A long-term work visa allows a foreign technician or professional employed by a well-established Angolan company to work legally in the country for 1 year and enjoy the right of multiple entry into Angola. The holder of this visa is not allowed to participate in any gainful activity not stipulated in the contract. A foreigner can take his/her spouse and children with him/her (on separate applications). The visa can be extended twice for 1 year. Holders of this visa are not guaranteed PR status in the country.

WORK VISA REQUESTS MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY THE FOLLOWING:

1. Visa application form, front and reverse sides, duly filled in by typing method, in black ink and signed by the applicant or requester;
2. A letter from the contractor company requesting the visa, addressed to the Consular and Diplomatic Mission of Angola, with a copy to the Service for Migration and Foreigners, indicating the following information about the employment contract or workplace lease agreement;
3. Academic and professional certificates, translated into Portuguese, certified by a notary and the Consular and Diplomatic Mission of Angola;
4. Certificate of no criminal record issued by the authorities of the country of origin or residence, translated and duly certified;
5. Medical certificate from the country of origin, translated and duly certified;
6. Letter of invitation from the contractor company requesting the visa, addressed to the Consular and Diplomatic Mission of Angola;
7. Statement about the commitment to comply with the laws of Angola;
8. Employment contract or promise of employment;
9. Biographical reference
10. Conclusion of the Ministry of State Administration, Employment and Social Security for state enterprises or institutions, and for private enterprises and institutions — from the relevant department on this type of activity;
11. Three recent color photos of passport size;
12. The original and copy of the passport — main pages and pages containing information on migration movements;
13. Copy of the permission for an authorized economic activity;
14. Copy of the official bulletin of the Republic, in which the founding documents of the company are published;
15. Current confirmation of tax obligations payment;
16. Payment in the amount of $250.00 (Payments to the Consular Section must be made by Visa, Master Card or Discover cards, money orders are also accepted. Processing fees are non-refundable regardless of the outcome of the application).

NOTE: ALL DOCUMENTS MUST BE TRANSLATED INTO PORTUGUESE AND CERTIFIED BY THE STATE DEPARTMENT (SEE DOCUMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS AND ADDITIONAL FEES).

In some cases, additional documents will be requested to substantiate the visa request.