Consular Registration / Consular Card
Registration of Angolan citizens residing within the Mission's jurisdiction. It gives rise to the Consular Card, which serves as an identification document.
Embassy of Angola
Consular forms
Choose a service to prepare your request online, check required documents and download a file published by the Consular Section when one is available.
The online request prepares your appointment; it does not replace original-document checks or an in-person signature where required. A service file may be a form or a requirements sheet; check its title before use.
Civil Registry
Birth Transcription
Transcription into the Angolan civil registry of a birth that occurred abroad.
Marriage Transcription
Transcription into the Angolan civil registry of a marriage celebrated abroad.
Death Transcription
Transcription into the Angolan civil registry of a death that occurred abroad.
Certificate of Marital Capacity
Certificate required in order to marry abroad, confirming that the citizen is free to enter into marriage.
Common-Law Union
Consular recognition of a common-law union between the applicants.
Acknowledgement of Paternity
Voluntary acknowledgement of paternity or maternity before the Consulate.
Notarial
Power of Attorney
Granting of powers of representation, executed before the Consulate.
Proof of Life
Document certifying that the applicant is alive, normally required for pension purposes.
Document Certification
Certification of copies as true to the original.
Attestation of Document Validity
Act by which the Consulate attests to the validity and authenticity of a document.
Signature Recognition
Certification of a signature by likeness, including for foreign nationals.
Military Registration
Military registration, compulsory for Angolan citizens within the age brackets laid down by law.
Driving Licence
Consular assistance concerning the Angolan driving licence (declaration or validation).
Identification
National Identity Card
Application for or renewal of the Angolan identity card.
Criminal Record Certificate
Application for an Angolan criminal record certificate.
Migration
Ordinary National Passport
Issue or re-issue on expiry, destruction, theft or loss. Re-issue has no expedited procedure.
File published by the Consular SectionFormulário SME de passaporte em branco (PDF)
Safe Conduct Pass
Exceptional travel document for return to Angola.
Tourist Visa
Granted to foreign nationals for recreational, sporting or cultural purposes. It must be used within 60 days and allows a stay of up to 30 days, renewable once.
File published by the Consular SectionPedido de visto — modelo aprovado de 2023 (PDF)
Work Visa
Granted to foreign nationals to carry out professional activity in Angola.
Study Visa
Granted to foreign students admitted to Angolan educational institutions.
Short-Stay Visa
Granted in cases of proven urgency, with reduced validity and length of stay.
File published by the Consular SectionPedido de visto — modelo aprovado de 2023 (PDF)
Transit Visa
Granted to foreign nationals who need to make a stopover in Angolan territory.
File published by the Consular SectionPedido de visto — modelo aprovado de 2023 (PDF)
Temporary Residence Visa
Granted for an extended stay on work, family, medical or humanitarian grounds.
Ordinary / Business Visa (2 years)
Multiple-entry visa for commercial and business purposes, valid for up to two years.
File published by the Consular SectionPedido de visto — modelo aprovado de 2023 (PDF)
Diplomatic / Courtesy Visa
Granted to holders of a diplomatic or service passport, upon note verbale.
Authentications
Document Authentication — United States
Consular authentication of documents issued in the United States of America, so that they take effect in Angola.
Document Authentication — Mexico
Consular authentication of documents issued in Mexico (within the Mission's jurisdiction).
Document Authentication — Caribbean
Consular authentication of documents issued in the Caribbean countries under the Mission's jurisdiction.
Cannot find a form? Contact us: visa.consular@angola.org