Portuguese Embassy in Luanda
Embassy 
Portugal Luanda, Angola
- Address
- Avenida de Portugal 50, Luanda
- Phone
- +244 222 331 079
Sources: OpenStreetMap · Wikidata · Record last updated on 10 January 2022
At Avenida de Portugal 50, Luanda, the Portuguese embassy in Luanda represents Portugal towards Angola. Angolan citizens need a visa for Portugal, obtained before travel.
Opening hours of the Portuguese embassy in Luanda
| Monday | 08:30–13:0014:00–17:00 break 13:00–14:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 08:30–13:0014:00–17:00 break 13:00–14:00 |
| Wednesday | 08:30–13:0014:00–17:00 break 13:00–14:00 |
| Thursday | 08:30–13:0014:00–17:00 break 13:00–14:00 |
| Friday | 08:30–13:30 |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Upcoming closures
Public holidays in Angola
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Independence Day
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Christmas Day
Public holidays in Portugal
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Restoration of Independence
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Immaculate Conception
The Portuguese embassy in Luanda is listed as open Monday to Friday, 08:30–17:00 with a midday break, closing earlier on Fridays.
Portugal visa for Angolan citizens
AngolaPortugal Visa required Portugal visa for citizens of Angola
PortugalAngola Visa-free, 30 days Angola visa for citizens of Portugal
Angolan citizens need a visa for Portugal, obtained before travel. Applications may be taken here or by a visa centre working for Portugal.
Visa statistics
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate | Multiple-entry share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 52,144 | 40,250 | 11,894 | 22.8% | 54.4% |
| 2024 | 25,681 | 20,058 | 4,574 | 18.6% | 55.7% |
| 2025 | 53,964 | 29,520 | 24,444 | 45.3% | 48.0% |
Portugal’s visa offices in Angola, 2025
| Visa office | Applications | Refusal rate |
|---|---|---|
| Luanda (this office) | 53,964 | 45.3% |
| Benguela | 2,205 | 16.5% |
In 2025, Portugal’s embassy in Luanda received 53,964 applications for short-stay Schengen visas and issued 29,520. 24,444 applications were refused, a refusal rate of 45.3%. In 2024 it had been 18.6%: the rate rose by 26.7 points, a sharp increase. Applications rose by 110% compared with 2024 (25,681).
Over 2023–2025 the rate ranged from 18.6% (2024) to 45.3% (2025).
Portugal issues Schengen visas at 2 locations in Angola; this office handled 96% of their 56,169 applications in 2025. Refusal rates elsewhere: Benguela 16.5%, which makes Luanda the highest of the group. Each office serves the applicants who live in its own consular district, so the rates also reflect who applies where, not only how strictly files are assessed.
Across all Schengen consulates in Angola, 45.4% of applications were refused in 2025; Portugal’s rate worldwide was 23.3%. Portugal received the largest number of applications of the 9 Schengen states represented here.
Multiple-entry visas made up 48.0% of those issued. 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 Italy in LuandaRua Doutor Américo Boavida 51, Luanda
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Apostolic Nunciature in LuandaRua M. Luther King, Luanda
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Consulate of Lebanon in LuandaLargo Che Guevara, Luanda
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Embassy of Mozambique in LuandaRua Salvador Allende 53-55, Luanda
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Embassy of Spain in LuandaRua Frederick Welwitcha 84, Luanda
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Embassy of Morocco in LuandaRua Joaquim Figueiredo Ernesto 34, Luanda
Portugal’s other missions in Angola
- Honorary Consulate of Portugal in Lubango
Rua 1º de Agosto, Lubango
Besides the Portuguese embassy in Luanda, Portugal has 1 other mission in Angola. Honorary consulates: Lubango. Angola in turn has 3 missions in Portugal, its embassy being in Lisbon.
Good to know
About the Portuguese embassy in Luanda
It appears in official lists as Embassy of Portugal in Luanda.
Address and contact
Address: Avenida de Portugal 50, Luanda. The record for the Portuguese embassy in Luanda includes a phone number and an official website.
Portuguese citizens travelling to Angola
Angola admits Portuguese citizens without a visa for stays of up to 30 days.
When the Portuguese embassy in Luanda is closed
The next closures of the Portuguese embassy in Luanda for public holidays in Angola are Independence Day (Dia da Independência) on Wednesday 11 November 2026 and Christmas Day (Dia de Natal) on Friday 25 December 2026; it may also close for Restoration of Independence (Restauração da Independência) on Tuesday 1 December 2026.
Before visiting the Portuguese embassy in Luanda
Current procedures for the Portuguese embassy in Luanda, including any appointment system, are on its official website, linked on this page.
Near the Portuguese embassy in Luanda
The Portuguese embassy in Luanda has 8 other foreign missions within 1 km, in a diplomatic quarter.
Frequently asked questions
What is the address of the Portuguese Embassy in Luanda?
The Portuguese embassy in Luanda is at Avenida de Portugal 50, Luanda.
What are the opening hours of the Portuguese Embassy in Luanda?
The Portuguese embassy in Luanda is listed as open Monday to Friday, 08:30–17:00 with a midday break, closing earlier on Fridays.
Is the Portuguese Embassy in Luanda open on Saturday?
No. The hours on record for the Portuguese embassy in Luanda do not include Saturday.
When is the Portuguese Embassy in Luanda closed?
The Portuguese 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 Portugal.
Do Angolan citizens need a visa for Portugal?
Angolan citizens need a visa for Portugal, obtained before travel.
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