Reissued with updates to crime and health information.
Exercise increased caution in Angola due to crime and health. 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.
Health facilities are under resourced and may not have adequate facilities or supplies of basic vaccines or medications, especially outside of large cities. Always travel with required medicines; most medicine is unavailable, and healthcare is inconsistent.
Read the country information page for additional information on travel to Angola.
If you decide to travel to Angola:
