Embassy of the United Kingdom in Luanda
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- Rua Diogo Cão 4, Luanda
- Website
- gov.uk
- Head of mission
- Bharat Joshi
United Kingdom
Angola
British Embassy in Angola
1 embassy
In Angola, the United Kingdom has an embassy in Luanda. Angolan citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to the United Kingdom.
British Embassy in Luanda
The British embassy is in Luanda, the capital of Angola, at Rua Diogo Cão 4, Luanda. The head of mission on record is Bharat Joshi. Its website is linked on its page.
United Kingdom visa for Angolan citizens
AngolaUnited Kingdom Visa required United Kingdom visa for citizens of Angola
United KingdomAngola Visa-free, 30 days Angola visa for citizens of the United Kingdom
United Kingdom visa requirements for citizens of Angola
- Standard Visitor visa (up to 6 months)
- Visitor in Transit visa (landside)
- Student and work routes (brief)
- Fee: £135
- 5 required documents
checked 22 October 2026
The United Kingdom requires Angolan citizens to hold a visa issued in advance. From Angola, the application is made at the British embassy in Luanda or through a visa centre appointed by the United Kingdom.
Angola’s missions in the United Kingdom
Missions of Angola in the United Kingdom (2)
In return, Angola has 2 missions in the United Kingdom, including its embassy in London.
Good to know
The United Kingdom in Angola
Worldwide, the United Kingdom has 280 missions in 168 countries; one of them is in Angola.
Travel to Angola for British citizens
British citizens do not need a visa for Angola: stays of up to 30 days are visa-free. In Angola, British citizens can turn to the British embassy for passports and emergency help.
When the British embassy in Angola is closed
The British embassy in Angola closes on Angola’s public holidays, the next being Independence Day (Dia da Independência) on Wednesday 11 November 2026, Christmas Day (Dia de Natal) on Friday 25 December 2026 and New Year's Day (Dia de Ano Novo) on Friday 1 January 2027, and usually on some holidays of the United Kingdom, such as Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the British embassy in Angola?
The British embassy is in Luanda, at Rua Diogo Cão 4, Luanda.
Do Angolan citizens need a visa for the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom requires Angolan citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Do British citizens need a visa for Angola?
British citizens do not need a visa for Angola: stays of up to 30 days are visa-free.
Does Angola have an embassy in the United Kingdom?
Yes, Angola has its embassy in London, along with 1 other mission in the United Kingdom.