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Do Canada passport holders need a visa to visit AO?

Canadian ordinary passport holders do NOT need a visa for tourist visits to Angola of up to 30 days per entry. Angola exempted Canada (among 98 countries) from tourist visas under Presidential Decree 189/23 in 2023, and the Government of Canada confirms no tourist visa is required for stays up to 30 days at a time, capped at a maximum of 90 days within one calendar year. Since the entry into force of Angola's Presidential Decree No. 189/23 (29 September 2023), citizens of 98 countries, including Canada, may enter Angola for tourism without any visa. A Canadian ordinary passport holder can stay up to 30 days per entry. The Government of Canada specifies that visa-free tourist stays are limited to a maximum of 90 days during a single calendar year, while Angola's Migration and Foreigners Service (SME) frames the limit as up to three visa-free entries per calendar year. No advance application, eVisa, or fee is required for the visa-free tourist channel; travelers simply present a qualifying passport on arrival at the border. The passport must be valid for at least six months beyond the planned departure and contain blank pages. The exemption is strictly for tourism (and, per a December 2023 clarification, certain short business activities at border officials' discretion); travelers intending to work, study, or stay longer must obtain the appropriate visa in advance. Carrying proof of onward travel, accommodation, and sufficient funds is recommended, and a yellow fever vaccination certificate is required for entry. Travelers who need to stay beyond 30 days can request a one-time extension while in Angola, or should consider applying for an ordinary tourist visa via the SME pre-approval portal before travel.
VISA-FREETOURISMMULTIPLE ENTRYLast verified 2026-05-30
For guidance only — visa rules change with little notice. Always confirm directly with the destination's embassy or foreign ministry before booking non-refundable travel. Information here applies to ordinary (non-diplomatic) passports unless noted.
Canada (PR)Living in Canada as a permanent resident? See PR-specific guidance
/01 — The numbers

Key facts

Last verified 2026-05-30
Visa type
Visa-free (tourist visa exemption)
Maximum stay
Up to 30 days per entry
per entry
Entries
Multiple; max 90 days total per calendar year (Angola: up to 3 entries/year)
from issue date
Visa fee
CAD 0 (no visa required)
consular fee only
Processing time
None - assessed on arrival at the border
standard track
Validity
Passport valid 6+ months beyond departure
from issue date
/02 — The process

How to apply

/01
Confirm your eligibility
Verify you hold a Canadian ordinary passport. Canada is on Angola's 98-country tourist visa-exemption list under Presidential Decree 189/23, so no visa is needed for a tourist stay of up to 30 days.
· No application· Tourist purpose only
/02
Check passport validity and pages
Ensure your passport is valid for at least 6 months beyond your intended departure from Angola and has at least two blank pages for entry stamps.
· 6-month rule· 2 blank pages
/03
Get a yellow fever vaccination
Obtain a yellow fever vaccination at least 10 days before travel and carry the international certificate (yellow card); it is required for entry to Angola.
· Required· 10 days prior
/04
Prepare supporting documents
Carry proof of onward or return travel, confirmed accommodation, and evidence of sufficient funds. Border officials may ask to see these before admitting you under the exemption.
· Return ticket· Proof of funds
/05
Enter Angola and get your stamp
On arrival at Luanda (or another port of entry), present your passport and supporting documents. Immigration grants a visa-free stay of up to 30 days.
· At the border· 30 days
/06
Track your stay and extend if needed
Do not overstay - heavy fines and possible arrest apply. A one-time extension can be requested in-country, or apply for an ordinary tourist visa via the SME portal if you need longer.
· No overstay· Extendable once
/03 — The paperwork

Required materials

9 items
Personalized checklist
0 / 9 complete
Canadian ordinary passport valid 6+ months beyond departure
required
At least two blank passport pages
required
Yellow fever vaccination certificate (yellow card)
required
Return or onward flight ticket
recommended
Proof of accommodation (hotel booking or host details)
recommended
Evidence of sufficient funds for the stay
recommended
Travel/medical insurance
recommended
Trip kept within 30 days per entry and 90 days per calendar year
required
Travel purpose limited to tourism (not work or study)
required
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/04 — The cost

Fee breakdown

All-in estimate
Line itemAmountSource
Tourist visa exemptionCAD 0No visa or fee for visa-free tourist entry up to 30 days
Optional: SME ordinary tourist visaapprox. USD 120Only if staying beyond 30 days or needing a longer/multi-entry visa
Yellow fever vaccinationCAD 100-150Cost at a Canadian travel clinic; not a government visa fee
Total estimateCAD 0CAD 150incl. all
/05 — The wait

Processing time

SME online tourist visa pre-approval
About 2-7 business days
Optional pre-approved tourist visa via Angola's SME portal for travelers wanting longer stays or extra certainty.
/06 — The risks

Common refusal reasons

by frequency
/01
Tourist visa exemption (Decree 189/23)
Canada is among the 98 countries exempted from tourist visas since September 2023 for stays up to 30 days.
High
/02
Stay within 30 days and 90-day annual cap
The visa-free channel only covers tourism trips up to 30 days per entry and a maximum of 90 days per calendar year.
High
/03
Yellow fever certificate required
Angola requires proof of yellow fever vaccination for entry, a common reason for refusal at the border.
Medium
/04
Purpose limited to tourism
Work, study, or long-term stays are not covered and require an advance visa from the SME.
Medium
/05
Insufficient supporting documents
Lacking onward travel, accommodation, or funds proof can lead officials to deny visa-free admission.
Low
/07 — On arrival

After you land

/01
Immigration
Keep your passport, visa or exemption proof, return ticket, and accommodation details ready for border inspection.
/02
Customs
Review the destination's customs rules before travel and declare restricted goods or large cash amounts when required.
/03
Connectivity
Check whether airport SIMs, eSIMs, or roaming are the best option for your route before arrival.
/08 — The history

Policy changelog

since 2024
2026-05-30 · major
Canada to Angola route verified
Verified visa-free tourist entry (up to 30 days) for Canadian ordinary passport holders against the Government of Canada travel advisory and Angola's Presidential Decree 189/23 visa-exemption list.
/09 — The questions

Frequently asked

Do Canadians need a visa to visit Angola as tourists?
No. Since Angola's 2023 Presidential Decree 189/23, Canadian ordinary passport holders are exempt from tourist visas for stays of up to 30 days per entry.
How long can a Canadian stay in Angola without a visa?+
Do I need a yellow fever vaccination?+
Can I work or study in Angola on the visa-free entry?+
What if I want to stay longer than 30 days?+
What passport validity do I need?+
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