Original passport. This must:

Two original recent 45mm x 35mm colour photographs. These must:

• be taken within the last month
• be taken against a plain light background and printed on photographic paper
• show full frontal face, have a neutral expression and your mouth closed
• have eyes open and free from reflection or glare from glasses
• not have hair in front of face or have a head covering (unless it’s for religious or medical reasons)

Signed, dated and fully completed original application forms. Please see attached: Angola – Visa Application Form.

This must be:

Clear colour copy of signed and completed Statement of Responsibility from your host in Angola requesting the visa.

Please see template attached: Angola – Statement of Responsibility. Please do amend / provide as much detail as possible. Alternatively, the letter must include the following information:

• be written in Portuguese language
• it must contain the identification details of the inviting person
• it must specify the travel purpose – please provide as much detail as possible
• it must assume responsibility for the stay and accommodation of the applicant in Angola
• include the applicant’s full name, nationality, date of birth, place of birth, passport number, passport expiry date and occupation

THE SIGNATURE OF THE SIGNATORY MUST BE RECOGNISED BY AN ANGOLAN NOTARY PUBLIC.

OR

Proof of relationship with the Angolan national.

If applying as a child of an Angolan citizen: Clear colour copy of birth certificate. It must detail the parent’s names. YOU MUST ALSO PROVIDE COPIES OF BOTH PARENT’S PASSPORTS.

Signed and completed original personal statement from the applicant. This must include the following detailed information:

Clear original copy of your latest bank statement, as a proof of sufficient funds. This must:

• show a minimum amount of 200 USD per day of stay, to cover the expenses during your intended stay in Angola and for the return to the UK
• clearly state your name and address

Original proof of address. One of the following documents:

• Water, Gas or Electricity Bill
• Council Tax Letter
• Bank Statements

The document must:

• dated within the last 3 months at the time of submission
• clearly state your name and full UK address

Original valid UK Criminal Record Certificate. It can be obtained online via the ACRO Criminal Records Office website. The certificate is valid for 3 months after issuance.

The certificate must:

• be translated into Portuguese by an official translator
• recognised by a Notary Public
• legalised by the Foreign & Commonwealth Office (FCO) AND by the Consulate General of Angola in London

Original valid / official UK issued medical certificate which confirms the applicant does not suffer from any infectious diseases.

Please consult your GP or an official health provider for further instructions. The certificate must however:

• be translated into Portuguese by an official translator
• recognised by a Notary Public
• legalised by the Foreign & Commonwealth Office (FCO) AND by the Consulate General of Angola in London

Signed, dated and fully completed original Statement of Commitment to abide by the Angolan laws.

Please see attached: Angola – Statement of Commitment. The statement must be:

• recognised by a Notary Public
• legalised by the Consulate General of Angola in London

Valid proof of UK residence. This must be presented as your valid UK residency visa in your passport / in the form of a valid UK Biometric Residence Permit (BRP) card. A clear colour copy is acceptable – you must provide a copy of the front and back of your UK BRP card, if applicable.