Angola
VERIFIED · MAY 202621 ENTRIESOTHER
Angola is in Other. Review the laws below before your trip — every entry has a source link, and the verdict layer is sorted worst-first.
HEADS UP
Drug penalties strict. Same-sex relations decriminalized 2019 (new Penal Code 2021). Photography of military and government restricted. Border with DRC has security concerns.
DO NOT BRING
Drug trafficking · Diamond trafficking
Medications
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4 entriesDigital
3 entriesCOMMON MISCONCEPTIONS
- Diamond purchases require Kimberley-Process certification — informal trade is illegal export.
- Visa-on-arrival expanded in 2018 for many nationalities — verify current rules.
JURISDICTION NOTES
- New Penal Code (in force 2021) decriminalized same-sex relations — older sources may still list it as illegal.
- Cabinda exclave has had separatist activity — verify current advisories before visiting.
OFFICIAL SOURCES
Last verified · May 2026
Information only. Not legal advice. Laws change and enforcement varies — consult a qualified attorney for your jurisdiction before acting.