Do I need a transit visa for layover in Luanda?

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I am a UK citizen flying from London to Namibia, via Morocco and Angola (what a journey) and have a 9 hour layover in Luanda Airport Angola. Does anyone know if I would need a transit visa for that?



Best Answer

According to Timatic you don't need a transit visa:

TWOV (Transit Without Visa):

Visa required, except for Holders of onward tickets for a max. transit time of 24 hours.

However:

Angola (AO)

Vaccination against yellow fever required.

Exempt from Yellow Fever vaccination:

  • Children under 1 year of age.
  • Passengers transiting Angola who do not leave the aircraft and continue their journey by the same aircraft.



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Do I need a transit visa for Angola?

This visa is granted for reasons of a stop over in Angola while on route to another country. A transit visa is valid for 60 days from the date when it is issued and allows for a stay of up to 5 days. It is valid for 1 or 2 entries and cannot be extended.

How do I get a transit visa for a layover?

Transit Visa Documents Required
  • Airport transit visa application form.
  • Your passport with six-month validity and blank pages.
  • Passport identity pictures.
  • Travel health insurance.
  • Travel ticket to your destination country.
  • Visa for your destination country (if required).
  • Financial evidence that you can support your trip.


  • Can you enter a country with transit visa?

    Proof of your onward travel arrangements and/or permission to enter another country after departing the United States may be sufficient evidence that your purpose for entering the United States is transit.



    Transit Visa To Visa Free Countries




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