
As for work visa, processing time usually takes 45 days. This is because the Consulate Office must send an Angola visa request to the Angolan Migration Services and Aliens. The maximum duration of stay for a work visa is two years while multiple entries are allowed. The validity of the visa, however, should not exceed the period of the contract. Additional requirements for a work visa include:
- Letter of presentation;
- Passport copy with authentication;
- Payment via credit card (Visa, Mastercard or Discover;
- Proof of guaranteed funds in the form of bank statement and/or letter from the employer sponsoring the travel;
- A notarized statement indicating that the applicant agrees to abide by the Angolan laws;
- Police Clearance authenticated by the Department of State showing that the applicant has no pending criminal proceedings;
- Medical certification including HIV test results;
- Curriculum Vitae; and
- A copy of contract signed by a representative from the company or institution employing, hiring or sponsoring the trip.