🇦🇴 Is Angola safe to visit?
Daily safety index from official government advisories, plus the consular map of Angola: 29 diplomatic missions from 29 countries, local emergency numbers and language essentials.
Updated Oct 8, 2026 · Composite index recalculated daily from official government advisories.
What official sources say
Levels are normalized to Telcomia's 1–4 scale. Always read the full official advisory at the source.
What to know before traveling to Angola
Drawn from the linked official advisories — always check the full text at the source.
Trip essentials
- Travel insurance may be void if you visit areas where FCDO advises against travel
- Ensure your policy covers your full itinerary, planned activities and emergency expenses
- Carry a certified copy of your passport (with visa if required) when moving around, along with a mobile phone and charger
- Consular emergency line for Spanish nationals available 24/7: (+244) 9299
- Avoid on-foot travel as much as possible at any time of day, especially at night
Risk areas and situations
- Cabinda Province (except Cabinda city): separatist groups conduct targeted attacks on foreigners and kidnap risk
- Lunda Norte Province: within 1km of the DRC border (excluding official crossings) due to banditry and insecurity
- Luanda has seen a sharp rise in street robberies, many carried out with bladed weapons, day and night
- Cities of Benguela, Huambo and Lubango also report increased criminal activity in recent months
- Avoid gatherings, particularly those with a political character, across the country
Local laws and customs
- Never resist an assault: stay calm and courteous, and avoid any hostile behaviour toward aggressors
Health
- Angola classified as high-risk country for Ebola by Africa CDC (23 May 2026) due to outbreak in eastern DRC; monitor WHO updates and check border controls
- Malaria and cholera are endemic in Angola; take appropriate preventive measures before and during travel
Emergency numbers in Angola
Embassies and consulates in Angola
29 diplomatic missions from 29 countries, across 2 cities.
| Nationality | Missions | Cities |
|---|---|---|
| 🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates | 1 | Luanda |
| 🇦🇺 Australia | 1 | Luanda |
| 🇧🇪 Belgium | 1 | Luanda |
| 🇧🇷 Brazil | 1 | Luanda |
| 🇨🇭 Switzerland | 1 | Luanda |
| 🇨🇻 Cape Verde | 1 | Luanda |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | 1 | Luanda |
| 🇩🇿 Algeria | 1 | Luanda |
| 🇪🇸 Spain | 1 | Luanda |
| 🇫🇷 France | 1 | Luanda |
| 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | 1 | Luanda |
| 🇬🇭 Ghana | 1 | Luanda |
…and 17 more nationalities with diplomatic presence.
The full directory — addresses, phone numbers and locations on the map — is available in the Telcomia app.
Local language
The main local language in Angola is Portuguese. The Telcomia app includes 16 emergency phrases in Portuguese, with audio, ready to play when you need them.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Angola safe to visit right now?
The Telcomia Safety Index for Angola is 1.82/4 (Increased caution, level 2 of 4) as of Oct 8, 2026. It is a composite of official advisories from Spain, the United Kingdom and the United States, recalculated daily.
What is the emergency number in Angola?
The general emergency number in Angola is 113. Save it before you travel — with a Telcomia eSIM you can call for help without hunting for Wi-Fi.
How many embassies are there in Angola?
Telcomia tracks 29 diplomatic missions from 29 countries in Angola, across 2 cities. The full directory with addresses and phone numbers is in the Telcomia app.
Informational only
This page is general information, not a substitute for official government travel advice. Conditions can change quickly — always check your own government's latest advisory before and during your trip.
Advisory levels summarize official sources: Spain's MAEC, the UK FCDO (contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0) and the U.S. Department of State (public domain). Follow the links above for the full official text.