Non-immigrant Visa Services

General Information

The Consular Section issues visas for Angolans and residents of Angola to visit the United States. A visa constitutes permission to apply for entry to the United States at the port of entry, where the immigration officer will determine admittance and length of stay. All Angolans need visas to apply for entrance to the United States, including in transit. Please note that, effective October 1, 2003, and until further notice, holders of passports from all countries except those that are part of the Visa Waiver Program need visas to transit the U.S. Visas are issued in accordance with the Immigration and Naturalization Act, as amended, enacted by the United States Congress.

Click here for Public Inquiries on General Consular Services 

As of April 9, 2007, all visa applicants, except those applying for visas for diplomatic or official travel, must schedule their visa interview and complete their application on-line.  Click on Schedule Your Visa Interview to complete your application and schedule your appointment.  Visa Applicants between the ages of 14-79 are required to be digitally fingerprinted during the visa interview, and all those applying for all visa types other than visas for diplomatic or official travel must appear in person for the interview - this includes minor children.Click on Visa Wait Times for updated information on visa appointment and processing wait times at this and other posts.

Important Notice: 

Each person is allowed to schedule only one appointment.  If an individual schedules more than one appointment, all appointments will be cancelled.  The appointment confirmation receipt sheet must have the accurate passport number when you appear for your interview.  If the number does not match, you will not be interviewed.

All visa applicants are strongly encouraged to apply for their visa at least two (2) weeks prior to their intended date of travel.

Visas issued on Monday - Wednesday  will generally be ready for pickup the next business day from 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.  Visas issued on Thursdays will generally be ready for pick-up on Friday mornings between 10:00 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.  

Address and Contact Information: 
Consular Section
U.S. Embassy Luanda
Rua Houari Boumedienne, 32 Miramar, Luanda
Tel:  (244) 222-641-000
Fax:  (244) 222-641-259
Email:  Consularluanda@state.gov

Medical, Family or urgent business related emergencies:

If you have a medical, family or urgent business emergency and are not able to make an appointment within 24 hours using the on-line appointment system, you may call the Consular Section at (244) 222 641 000 from 13:00 and 14:30 or send an e-mail to consularluanda@state.gov to arrange such an expedited appointment.  You must be able to document the emergency by faxing medical or other documentation (such as a death certificate in the case of the death of a family member in the U.S.). Emercgency appointments will only be granted in true, documented emergencies involving medical, family or extremely urgent business or legal needs and in case where it is impossible for the applicant to schedule an appointment within 24 hours using the on-line appoitment system. There are additional requirements for those seeking Medical Treatment in the United States. 

If you do not qualify for an expedited appointment but wish to travel before you are able to schedule a visa appointment, please check the appointment system again each day at 08:00 a.m. for new interview spaces which have opened. Occassionally there are cancellations of appointments and these are usually posted to the website by 08:00 a.m. each business day.

Visa Application Fees

All visa applicants must pay the $131 application fee before being interviewed by the Consular Officer. After the interview, if the visa is approved, there will be a visa issuance fee based upon bilateral treaties with the United States. For Angolans the visa issuance fee is $10, for a total of $141 in fees. If the Consular Officer determines that an applicant is not qualified for a visa, the $131 application fee is not refundable. These are the only fees associated with visas. There are no fees for forms, information or access to the Consulate. Note: All visa fees are payable in U.S. dollars only and should be paid only to the Consular cashier at the Consulate. For denominations of $5 and larger, the Consulate only accepts bills with large faces (newer series dollars). Exact change is appreciated. The Consulate does not accept credit cards, personal checks, money orders, kwanzas, or any other form of payment.

Do not give passports, applications, supporting documents or application fees to anyone except the consular staff inside the Consular Section of the United States Embassy.

Business Referral Program

 If your company has been operating in Angola for at least one year, and has sent at least ten (10) employees to the United States on business in the last year, your company may be eligible to apply to participate in our Business Referral Program.  Call the Consular section for more details.

Useful Links:

1. America.Gov (find here the most updated information about the US)

2. General Travel/Visa Information

3. Destination USA (Visa Overview)

4. State Department Home Page

5.  Information about the United States

6. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Home Page

7.  DHS Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCS)  Home Page

8.  DHS US-VISIT 

9. DHS Customs and Border Patrol 

10.  First Gov Website