Sierra Leone
Angola
Angola visa for Sierra Leonean citizens
Entry requirement
Angola requires Sierra Leonean citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
- Where to apply
- No mission in your country
- Visa guide
- Angola visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index
Which Angola visa?
Tourist visa (visto de turismo) and tourist visa exemption under Decree 189/23
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Exemption: 30 days per entry, 90 days per year; tourist visa: up to 30 days, extendable once by the same period
- Fee
- AOA 36,600
- Processing time
- Maximum three working days at missions (Decree 189/23); 72 hours online
For the tourist visa, Angola’s official sources give a standard fee of AOA 36,600, and applications are made on evisa.ao. Processing time, as Angola states it: Maximum three working days at missions (Decree 189/23); 72 hours online. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Exemption: 30 days per entry, 90 days per year; tourist visa: up to 30 days, extendable once by the same period.
Where Sierra Leonean citizens apply for a visa for Angola
Angola has no embassy or consulate in Sierra Leone on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
- Embassy of Angola in Abidjan1,077 km
Rue de la Cannebière Impasse, Lot 222 6 272LA, Abidjan
- 1,327 km
- Embassy of Angola in Accra1,475 km
Agbaamo Street 5, Accra
The nearest Angolan missions to Freetown are in Abidjan, Ivory Coast (1,077 km from Freetown), Praia, Cape Verde (1,327 km) and Accra, Ghana (1,475 km). Which post accepts applications from residents of Sierra Leone is decided by Angola, so confirm it with the mission or the official visa portal before booking an appointment.
Angolan citizens travelling to Sierra Leone
AngolaSierra Leone Visa on arrival Sierra Leone visa for citizens of Angola
Travel advice for Angola
- US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) Advises against all but essential travel to parts of the country
- 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.
For a trip from Sierra Leone to Angola, the published travel advice reads as follows: the US State Department rates Angola at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 4 March 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all but essential travel to parts of Angola (updated 28 May 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Angola (updated 22 October 2026). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long Sierra Leonean citizens can stay in Angola
How long Sierra Leonean citizens may stay in Angola is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Sierra Leonean citizens apply
Angola has no embassy or career consulate in Sierra Leone. Sierra Leonean citizens apply through a mission of Angola accredited to Sierra Leone from abroad; the official visa portal of Angola names the right place.
Angola’s neighbours for Sierra Leonean citizens
The Republic of the Congo requires Sierra Leonean citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Angolan citizens travelling to Sierra Leone
Angolan citizens can get a visa on arrival in Sierra Leone, valid for stays of up to 30 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Sierra Leonean citizens need a visa for Angola?
Angola requires Sierra Leonean citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Is there an embassy of Angola in Sierra Leone?
No. Angola has no embassy in Sierra Leone. The nearest Angolan embassy is in Abidjan, Ivory Coast, 1,077 km from Freetown.
How much does the Angola tourist visa cost?
Angola’s official sources give a standard fee of AOA 36,600 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Maximum three working days at missions (Decree 189/23); 72 hours online.
Do Angolan citizens need a visa for Sierra Leone?
Angolan citizens can get a visa on arrival in Sierra Leone, valid for stays of up to 30 days.
Can Sierra Leonean citizens enter Angola visa-free?
No; Sierra Leonean citizens need a visa for Angola 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.