🇦🇴 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 Nov 14, 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
- Travelling against UK government advice may invalidate your travel insurance
- Ensure your policy covers your full itinerary, planned activities and emergency expenses
- If you must go on foot, carry a phone, a charger and a certified copy of your passport and visa
- Avoid political gatherings, never resist a robbery and stay calm and courteous
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
- Armed robberies, mostly with knives, have increased in Luanda, Benguela, Huambo and Lubango, by day and by night
- Avoid walking anywhere, especially after dark
Health
- Africa CDC listed Angola as high risk for Ebola on 23 May 2026; follow WHO updates and check for border controls
- Malaria and cholera remain present; mpox cases rose in Cabinda province in August 2026
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 1.75/4 (Increased caution, level 2 of 4) as of Nov 14, 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.