Angola travel guide for Americans

Apply for an e‑visa through the Angolan e‑visa portal; fee about US$100 (check). Processing usually 5‑7 business days. A passport valid at least 6 months and one blank page is needed.

Present an International Certificate of Vaccination for yellow fever on arrival; health officials will verify it.

The U.S. Embassy is in Luanda, at Avenida 4 de Fevereiro. Phone: +244 222 331 500 (check). Emergency consular assistance is available 24 h.

Flights from New York to Luanda round‑trip: US$1,200 – 1,500 (check). Mid‑range hotel in Luanda: US$80 – 120 per night. Meals: US$15 – 30 per day. Internal flight to Lubango: US$150 – 200. Total 10‑day budget: roughly US$2,500 – 3,200.

Direct flights to Luanda operate from major US hubs (e.g., New York, Atlanta) with one stop in Europe or Africa. Flight time about 12 hours total. Angola is UTC+1, 5 hours ahead of New York (EST).

Use type C or F plugs, 220 V, 50 Hz. Bring a universal adapter and, if your devices are not dual‑voltage, a step‑down converter.

Restaurants: round up or leave about 10 % of the bill. Drivers and guides: round up the fare or give US$2‑5 per day. Hotel staff: small tips for bellhop or housekeeping are appreciated.

Police: 113, Ambulance: 112, Fire: 115. All are toll‑free and work nationwide.