Do China passport holders need a visa to visit AO?

Chinese ordinary passport holders do NOT need a visa for tourist visits to Angola. China is on Angola's visa-exemption list (Presidential Decree 189/23, effective October 2023), allowing stays of up to 30 days per entry. Since Angola's Presidential Decree 189/23 took effect in October 2023, ordinary passport holders from 98 countries — including mainland China — can enter Angola for tourism without a visa. Chinese tourists may stay up to 30 days per entry, with multiple entries permitted within a 90-day-per-year ceiling (Angolan immigration commonly applies a limit of three visa-free entries per calendar year). No advance application, eVisa, or fee is required for qualifying short tourist visits; entry is granted at the border on presentation of a qualifying passport and supporting documents. The exemption is strictly for tourism — travelers intending to work, study, or pursue residence must apply for the appropriate visa through the VFS Global / Angolan consular channel. Travelers should carry proof of onward travel, accommodation, and sufficient funds, as these may be checked on arrival. Because the exemption excludes anyone planning to submit a separate visa or work-permit application, business and longer stays still require a pre-visa or consular visa.