British Embassy in Luanda
Embassy 
United Kingdom Luanda, Angola
- Address
- Rua Diogo Cão 4, Luanda
- Website
- gov.uk
- Fax
- +244 222 333 331
Head of mission: Bharat Joshi
Sources: OpenStreetMap · Wikidata · Foreign ministry of the United Kingdom: list of missions abroad · Record last updated on 23 September 2024
The British embassy in Luanda stands at Rua Diogo Cão 4, Luanda, in Luanda, the capital of Angola. It is listed as open Monday to Friday, 08:00–16:30 with a midday break, closing earlier on Fridays. Angolan citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to the United Kingdom.
Opening hours of the British embassy in Luanda
| Monday | 08:00–12:3013:30–16:30 break 12:30–13:30 By appointment only |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 08:00–12:3013:30–16:30 break 12:30–13:30 By appointment only |
| Wednesday | 08:00–12:3013:30–16:30 break 12:30–13:30 By appointment only |
| Thursday | 08:00–12:3013:30–16:30 break 12:30–13:30 By appointment only |
| Friday | 08:00–13:00 By appointment only |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
| Public holidays | Closed |
Upcoming closures
Public holidays in Angola
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Independence Day
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Christmas Day
Public holidays in the United Kingdom
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Christmas Day
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St. Stephen's Day
The British embassy in Luanda is listed as open Monday to Friday, 08:00–16:30 with a midday break, closing earlier on Fridays.
United Kingdom visa for Angolan citizens
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Angolan citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to the United Kingdom. Check with the British embassy in Luanda whether visas are handled at its counter or by an appointed visa centre.
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The United Kingdom’s other missions in Angola
The British embassy in Luanda is the only mission of the United Kingdom in Angola on record. Angola in turn has 2 missions in the United Kingdom, its embassy being in London.
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About the British embassy in Luanda
It appears in official lists as Embassy of the United Kingdom in Luanda. It is headed by Bharat Joshi, according to the records.
Address and contact
Address: Rua Diogo Cão 4, Luanda. The record for the British embassy in Luanda includes a fax number and an official website.
British citizens travelling to Angola
British citizens can visit Angola without a visa for up to 30 days.
When the British embassy in Luanda is closed
The next closures of the British 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 Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026.
Before visiting the British embassy in Luanda
Current procedures for the British embassy in Luanda, including any appointment system, are on its official website, linked on this page.
Frequently asked questions
What is the address of the British Embassy in Luanda?
The British embassy in Luanda is at Rua Diogo Cão 4, Luanda.
What are the opening hours of the British Embassy in Luanda?
The British embassy in Luanda is listed as open Monday to Friday, 08:00–16:30 with a midday break, closing earlier on Fridays.
Is the British Embassy in Luanda open on Saturday?
No. The hours on record for the British embassy in Luanda do not include Saturday.
When is the British Embassy in Luanda closed?
The British 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 the United Kingdom.
Do Angolan citizens need a visa for the United Kingdom?
Angolan citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to the United Kingdom.
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