French Embassy in Luanda
Embassy 
France Luanda, Angola
- Address
- 31/33 Rua Reverendo Pedro Neto BP 584, Luanda
- Website
- ao.ambafrance.org
Sources: OpenStreetMap · Wikidata · Foreign ministry of France: list of missions abroad · Record last updated on 2 November 2026
The French embassy in Luanda stands at 31/33 Rua Reverendo Pedro Neto BP 584, Luanda, in Luanda, the capital of Angola. Angolan citizens need a visa for France, obtained before travel.
Opening hours
No opening hours on record. Most missions receive visitors by appointment only.
Upcoming closures
Public holidays in Angola
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Independence Day
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Christmas Day
Public holidays in France
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Armistice Day
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Christmas Day
France visa for Angolan citizens
AngolaFrance Visa required France visa for citizens of Angola
FranceAngola Visa-free, 30 days Angola visa for citizens of France
Angolan citizens need a visa for France, obtained before travel. Applications may be taken here or by a visa centre working for France.
Visa statistics
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate | Multiple-entry share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1,982 | 1,126 | 780 | 40.9% | 21.6% |
| 2024 | 1,840 | 994 | 749 | 42.9% | 36.9% |
| 2025 | 2,126 | 1,247 | 816 | 39.6% | 29.2% |
2025 figures: 2,126 short-stay Schengen visa applications were lodged at France’s embassy in Luanda, and 1,247 visas were issued. 816 applications were refused, a refusal rate of 39.6%. The refusal rate fell by 3.4 points from 42.9% in 2024. Applications rose by 16% compared with 2024 (1,840).
Over 2023–2025 the rate ranged from 39.6% (2025) to 42.9% (2024).
Across all Schengen consulates in Angola, 45.4% of applications were refused in 2025; France’s rate worldwide was 14.2%. France received the 5th largest number of applications of the 9 Schengen states represented here.
29.2% of the visas issued here were multiple-entry visas, valid for several trips. The statistics count applications, not people, and include every nationality that applies here, not only citizens of Angola.
Source: European Commission, Directorate-General for Migration and Home Affairs, visa statistics for consulates 2023–2025 (© European Union, reused under CC BY 4.0). Short-stay (type C) visas. How these figures are made
Other missions nearby
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Embassy of the United States in LuandaRua Presidente Houari Boumedienne 32, Miramar, Luanda
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Embassy of Nigeria in LuandaRua Ndunduma 6, Luanda
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Embassy of Ukraine in LuandaRua da Companhia de Jesus 35, 1000 Luanda
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Embassy of Gabon in LuandaRua Engenheiro Armindo de Andrade 149, Luanda
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Embassy of Belgium in LuandaHouari Boumedienne 100, Luanda
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Embassy of Japan in LuandaRua Engenheiro Armindo de Andrade 183/185, Luanda
France’s other missions in Angola
The French embassy in Luanda is the only mission of France in Angola on record. Angola in turn has 2 missions in France, its embassy being in Paris.
Good to know
About the French embassy in Luanda
It appears in official lists as Embassy of France in Luanda.
Address and contact
Address: 31/33 Rua Reverendo Pedro Neto BP 584, Luanda. The record for the French embassy in Luanda includes a phone number, an e-mail address and an official website.
French citizens travelling to Angola
French citizens can visit Angola without a visa for up to 30 days.
When the French embassy in Luanda is closed
Expect the French embassy in Luanda to be shut on Independence Day (Dia da Independência) on Wednesday 11 November 2026 and Christmas Day (Dia de Natal) on Friday 25 December 2026, and often on Armistice Day (Armistice 1918) on Wednesday 11 November 2026, a holiday in France.
Before visiting the French embassy in Luanda
Current procedures for the French embassy in Luanda, including any appointment system, are on its official website, linked on this page.
Near the French embassy in Luanda
The French embassy in Luanda has 10 other foreign missions within 1 km, in a diplomatic quarter.
Frequently asked questions
What is the address of the French Embassy in Luanda?
The French embassy in Luanda is at 31/33 Rua Reverendo Pedro Neto BP 584, Luanda.
When is the French Embassy in Luanda closed?
The French embassy in Luanda closes on Angola’s public holidays, the next being Independence Day (Dia da Independência) on Wednesday 11 November 2026, and usually on the national day of France.
Do Angolan citizens need a visa for France?
Angolan citizens need a visa for France, obtained before travel.
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