Customs
Africa
Angola Customs Regulations
Import & export rules, duty-free allowances, prohibited items, and traveler health advisory
400 cigs
Tobacco allowance
1 litre
Alcohol allowance
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Import Regulations
- 400 cigarettes or up to 500g manufactured tobacco
- 1 litre spirits or liquor
- 2 litres of wine
- 50 ml of perfume
- 250ml of toilet water
- Clothes and household objects
- Weapons, Explosives and ammunition
- Knives and deadly weapons
- Plant and plant materials
- Meat of swine and by products of swine origin from South Africa
- Live poultry and hatching eggs originated from Asian and European countries
- Live cloven-hoofed animals (bovine animals, sheep, goats, swine, buffaloes, antelopes etc.) and animal products thereof, originated from the State of Mato Grosso in Brazil and its neighbouring states.
- Distilled beverages containing essences or recognized harmful products as absinthe, ether derived products
- Select items of cultural heritage
- Counterfeit money and goods
- Pornographic material
- Weapons and ammunitions cannot be imported without authorization from the Ministry of Interior
- Fireworks and explosives are restricted without written authorization from the Ministry of Interior
- Importation of denatured pure alcohol must be approved by the Ministry of Health
- Pharmaceuticals substances cannot be imported without authorization from the Health Ministry.
- All cats and dogs entering the country will need to be accompanied by a veterinarian health certificate alongside an additional certificate clearing the animals of Rabies.
Export Regulations
- No information available
- Weapons, Explosives and ammunition
- Knives and deadly weapons
- Plant and plant materials
- Meat of swine and by products of swine origin from South Africa
- Live poultry and hatching eggs originated from Asian and European countries
- Live cloven-hoofed animals (bovine animals, sheep, goats, swine, buffaloes, antelopes etc.) and animal products thereof, originated from the State of Mato Grosso in Brazil and its neighbouring states.
- Distilled beverages containing essences or recognized harmful products as absinthe, ether derived products
- Select items of cultural heritage
- Counterfeit money and goods
- Pornographic material
- No information available
Health & Security
Basic health information for travelers to Angola
Basic security information for travelers to Angola
There is a high level of crime in the capital Luanda and in other regions of the country.
🩺 Basic Health Information for Travelers to Angola
- Cases of Yellow fever have been reported throughout this country and all travellers will require a complete vaccination against the disease prior to their arrival.
- All native water should be considered potentially contaminated and should be thoroughly boiled before being drunk. Bottled water is recommended whenever possible and water in more isolated areas should be treated with extreme caution. Milk is unlikely to have been pasteurised and all dairy products should also be avoided. Meat, fish, poultry and vegetables will need to be thoroughly cooked and served boiling hot to be safe and pieces of fruit peeled. Food and drink served from vendors is not recommended owing to the high possibility of infection.
- Several diseases are present throughout the country including Hepatitis A, Typhoid, Diphtheria and Schistomiasis. Travellers to the region are strongly advised against swimming in any local pools, lakes or other water sources which might contain contaminated water and should exercise considerable caution regarding what they consume at all times throughout their visit.
- Malaria is present year round inside the country and cases have been reported in both urban and rural locations throughout the region. Malaria is contracted via the bite of a mosquito and should be prevented against where possible. Effective countermeasures include wearing tight fitting clothing that exposes little in the way of raw skin and large sums of insect repellent for defence. Mefloquine (MEF), doxycycline or Malarone are recommended prophylaxes but may not be successful in preventing symptom from developing. In the event of infection, all travellers should immediately seek out medical assistance before symptoms start to turn serious.
- Medical facilities are extremely limited throughout the entire country and are practically nonexistent in more rural and isolated areas. Some private clinics can be found in the capital Luanda but will likely be expensive. Doctors will expect immediate payment for any services rendered and health and travel insurance is strongly recommended. Certain medicines may prove difficult or expensive to obtain in this country and all travellers should bring a supply of emergency medication sufficient for the duration of their visit. Emergency evacuation to a nearby country may become necessary in the event of a serious accident or illness.
🛡 Basic Security Information for Travelers to Angola
- Angola is a country currently mired in civil unrest and all travellers to the region are strongly advised to exercise extreme caution for the entire duration of their visit.
- There is a high level of crime in the capital Luanda and in other regions of the country.
- “Muggings (particularly to steal mobile phones and other valuables) and armed robberies can occur in any area at any time of the day or night”. Areas popular with foreigners are particular targets and all travellers are strongly advised to keep their passport and other valuable items in a safe and secure location for the duration of their stay and should also avoid any obvious displays of affluence which could serve to attract unwanted attention.
- Incidents of rape have been reported in popular nightlife areas, as well as in private residences and all visitors should avoid travelling alone throughout the country after dark.
- Travel to the Cabinda, North and South Lunda provinces is not currently recommended thanks to the high levels of violence and civil instability. In the last couple of years several foreign visitors have been kidnapped and violently assaulted and travel to these regions should not be attempted alone. Clashes between rebel military and government forces remain a serious risk with plenty of unexploded ordinance still present throughout the country.
- The North and South regions are diamond mining areas which should be approached with considerable caution. Criminal activity and conflict is a high possibility there and all travellers will require special permission to enter these regions. Much of the native population has been displaced and left in a state of poverty by the continued violence and all travellers should avoid areas of high unemployment where violence and illegal activity may be rife.
- Travellers to Angola should also avoid getting involved in any large scale demonstrations or protests which could suddenly turn unpredictable or violent. It is recommended that all potential visitors to the region should obtain information on the current social and political situation throughout the country prior to their arrival.
- Although consensual homosexual acts are not expressly illegal in this country, they are likely to be frowned upon. All same sex couples inside the country are recommended to avoid any overt displays of affection in public which could cause problems and might lead to trouble.