Angola

Government Travel Advisories for Angola

United States

Exercise Increased Caution — Updated information on health-related issues. Exercise Increased Caution in Angola due to risk of crime, health, unrest, and landmines. Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory. Violent crime, such as armed robbery, assault, carjacking, and homicide, is common. Local police lack the resources to respond effectively to serious criminal incidents.

United Kingdom

Exercise Increased Caution — FCDO advises against all but essential travel to Cabinda Province, except to Cabinda city. This is due to separatist groups carrying out targeted attacks on foreigners and the risk of kidnap. FCDO advises against all but essential travel to within 1km of the border with the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) in Lunda Norte province, except for official border crossings and their access roads.

Canada

Exercise Increased Caution — Exercise a high degree of caution in Angola due to high levels of crime throughout the country, as well as the presence of landmines and unexploded ordnance on roads and bridges in certain areas.

New Zealand

Exercise Increased Caution — There are more significant safety or security concerns than you would usually find in New Zealand because of the threat of violent crime. Other things that New Zealanders travelling or living in Angola should be aware of are: Civil unrest/political tension - demonstrations and protests can disrupt travel plans. Avoid these and follow the instructions of local authorities. Kidnapping - foreigners m

Germany

Exercise Increased Caution — Exercise a high degree of caution in Angola.

France

Exercise Increased Caution — Exercise a high degree of caution in Angola.

Netherlands

Exercise Increased Caution — Caution: safety risks in Angola.

Japan

Exercise Increased Caution — (No specific region provided)