Work VISA2024-04-23T12:27:15+01:00

YOU ARE REQUIRED TO APPLY FOR AN ANGOLAN WORK VISA

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WORK VISA REQUIREMENTS

The work visa is issued for 1 year multiple entry and extendable twice for a period of 1 year each (it gives the applicant to work in Angola for 36 months).
Medical, police clearance, CV, qualifications/diploma/certificates must be translated to Portuguese and authenticated for official use in Angola. We can assist with this as officially recognised by the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) and Angolan Consulate in the UK.
Work visa approved letter from the relevant ministry (+ 2 copies)2021-07-01T21:03:04+01:00

The letter should confirm the traveller’s position and role in the company, written on the company letter headed paper. Should include the traveller’s full passport details, arrival/departure dates, and who will take financial responsibility for the trip, stamped and signed by the relevant ministry. For the Oil & Gas sector it should be stamped and signed by the Angolan Ministry of Petroleum  and Natural Resources (MIRENPET)

Click to see a sample approved letter for work visa from the relevant ministry

Fully completed visa application form2021-06-27T12:59:17+01:00

The Angolan embassy requires the form to be typed, not handwritten. To complete the form online click on each field and type in the informations. Click to download the visa application form

Letter of employment2021-06-27T13:02:27+01:00
3 photographs2021-06-27T12:58:55+01:00

Recent colour passport sized with full name written on the back of each, one affixed to the form.

Click to see the type of photograph sample

Valid passport2021-06-22T12:36:40+01:00
Must be valid for more than 12 months on submission with at least 2 blank pages (+ 2 copies).

3 photocopies of the pages of the passport2021-06-22T12:37:11+01:00
Containing information regarding the migratory flow (recent visas to Angola (max 2) and other visas (in conjunction with the Angolan visas to complete 4 or 4 other visas if never been to Angola).
Police clearance2021-06-26T18:32:55+01:00

Must be translated to Portuguese and authenticated for official use in Angola. We can assist with this as officially recognised by the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) and Angolan Consulate in the UK.

Letter from a GP or health centre2021-06-26T18:40:00+01:00

Stating that the applicant does not suffer from any infectious disease (original and a photocopy of the certificate (copy to be authenticated by the consular section).

Must be translated to Portuguese and authenticated for official use in Angola. We can assist with this as officially recognised by the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) and Angolan Consulate in the UK.

Yellow fever vaccination certificate2021-06-27T12:58:46+01:00
Declaration to comply with Angolan laws2021-07-01T20:39:04+01:00
Contract of employment issued by a company registered to operate in Angola2021-06-22T12:39:44+01:00
Must include a company cover letter declaring the contract offer (+ 2 copies).
Certificate of professional or academic qualifications (+ 2 copies)2021-06-26T18:31:58+01:00

Must be translated to Portuguese and authenticated for official use in Angola. We can assist with this as officially recognised by the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) and Angolan Consulate in the UK.

Full CV (+ 2 copies)2021-06-26T18:31:49+01:00

Must be translated to Portuguese and authenticated for official use in Angola. We can assist with this as officially recognised by the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) and Angolan Consulate in the UK.

2 copies of the (private) Company Charter Angola2021-06-22T12:42:56+01:00
2 copies of publication of the Diário da República of the Constitution of the Company (private)2021-06-22T12:43:09+01:00
2 copies of the recent tax revenue in case of institutions or private companies2021-06-22T12:43:28+01:00
Covid-19 certificate2021-06-27T09:24:51+01:00
The consulate reserves the right to request additional documents to process any visa2021-07-01T21:06:59+01:00
  • Council tax bill, water bill, tenancy agreement, or UK driver’s license.
  • UK residence permit (if non-British national).
Angola work visa requirements

USEFUL RESOURCES

Online form

Sample letter of employment

Letter to apply for a work visa in the UK

Sample approved letter for work visa

Yellow fever vaccination certificate

Type of photograph

Sample declaration to comply with Angolan laws

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