Angola
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France visa for Angolan citizens
Entry requirement
Angolan citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to France.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- France visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at ao.ambafrance.org
Which France visa?
Uniform Schengen visa (type C) for tourism
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to 90 days in any 180-day period
- Fee
- €90
- Processing time
- Usually 15 days after lodging the file, up to 45 days in individual cases; allow extra time to obtain an appointment.
France’s tourist visa costs €90 at the standard rate published by its authorities; the official site for it is france-visas.gouv.fr. Processing time, as France states it: Usually 15 days after lodging the file, up to 45 days in individual cases; allow extra time to obtain an appointment. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 90 days in any 180-day period.
French missions in Angola
- Embassy of France in Luanda
31/33 Rua Reverendo Pedro Neto BP 584, Luanda
France has 1 mission in Angola, with its embassy in Luanda.
France: visa decisions in Angola
| 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% |
In 2025, France’s embassy and consulates in Angola (Luanda) received 2,126 applications for short-stay Schengen visas and issued 1,247. 39.6% of applications were refused. In 2024 it had been 42.9%: the rate fell by 3.4 points. Applications rose by 16% compared with 2024 (1,840).
For comparison, all Schengen states together refused 45.4% of the applications lodged in Angola that year, from 28.2% at the consulates of Italy to 75.4% at those of Hungary. France’s consulates worldwide refused 14.2%. France was the 5th most applied-for Schengen state in Angola.
You apply to the Schengen state that is your main destination (the longest stay or the main purpose; the state of first entry only when there is none), so a lower rate elsewhere is no reason to apply there. The figures cover applications lodged in Angola, by any nationality: mostly citizens, but also residents from other countries.
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
French citizens travelling to Angola
FranceAngola Visa-free, 30 days Angola visa for citizens of France
Travel advice for France
- US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) No advice against travel
- German Foreign Office No travel warning
What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.
Before travelling from Angola to France, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates France at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 20 October 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to France (updated 22 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for France (updated 3 November 2026). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Good to know
How long Angolan citizens can stay in France
How long Angolan citizens may stay in France is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Angolan citizens apply
In Angola, applications go to the French embassy in Luanda, or to a visa centre acting for France; fees, documents and processing times are published by France.
France and the Schengen area
A Schengen visa issued by France lets Angolan citizens travel in all Schengen states; apply to France when it is the main destination of the trip.
France’s neighbours for Angolan citizens
Switzerland, Germany, Belgium, Luxembourg, Italy, Andorra, Monaco and Spain require Angolan citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
French citizens travelling to Angola
French citizens do not need a visa for Angola: stays of up to 30 days are visa-free.
Frequently asked questions
Do Angolan citizens need a visa for France?
Angolan citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to France.
Where is the French embassy in Angola?
The French embassy in Angola is in Luanda.
How much does the France tourist visa cost?
France’s official sources give a standard fee of €90 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Usually 15 days after lodging the file, up to 45 days in individual cases; allow extra time to obtain an appointment.
Do French citizens need a visa for Angola?
French citizens do not need a visa for Angola: stays of up to 30 days are visa-free.
Can Angolan citizens enter France visa-free?
No; Angolan citizens need a visa for France obtained in advance.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 7 November 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.