Level 2 – Exercise Increased Caution
C – Crime
H – Health
U – Unrest
O – Other
Exercise Increased Caution in Angola due to risk of crime, health, unrest, and landmines. Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory.
Reconsider Travel to the Luanda greater metropolitan area due to risk of crime.
Advisory summary
Crime
Petty crime, assaults, and armed robberies are common. Other crimes, like burglary, occur, but with less frequency.
Health
Medical services in Angola are limited. Adequate trauma and ambulance services are not widely available. Even a minor health issue may require medical evacuation at the traveler’s expense.
Unrest
Demonstrations related to the local political situation may occur with little notice. They may disrupt transportation and other essential services.
Landmines
Landmines and unexploded ordnance exist throughout Angola. Many locations with unexploded landmines and ordnance are marked. However, some may be unmarked or hard to spot.
Level 3 – Reconsider Travel
Luanda greater metropolitan area
Reconsider travel to the Luanda greater metropolitan area due to risk of crime.
Armed robbery, armed assaults, purse snatchings, and thefts from residences and businesses are common. Carjackings occur, but with less frequency.
Local law enforcement has limited ability to respond to serious crimes.
- Review our information on Travel to High-Risk Areas .
- Review our information on Crime Abroad and for Victims of Crime .
- Do not physically resist any robbery attempt.
- Use caution when walking in public areas.
- While driving, keep your windows up and doors locked. Do not leave anything of value visible in the vehicle.
- Keep a low profile.
- Stay aware of your surroundings.
- Do not display signs of wealth, like expensive watches or jewelry or using mobile phones and other electronics in public.
- Do not answer your door at your hotel or residence unless you know who it is.
- Stay alert in tourist spots.
- Stay alert when visiting banks or ATMs.
If you decide to travel to Angola:
- Review our information on Crime Abroad and for Victims of Crime .
- Do not physically resist any robbery attempt.
- Use caution when walking in public areas or driving at night, especially outside of urbans areas due to road hazards.
- Keep a low profile.
- Stay aware of your surroundings.
- Avoid demonstrations and crowds.
- Have a plan to leave in an emergency that does not depend on U.S. government help. Review our information on Crisis and Evacuations .
- Make sure your insurance includes medical evacuation coverage.
- Bring enough supply of over the counter and prescription medicines to cover the duration of the trip.
- Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to get important updates and alerts from the U.S. government. Enrolling helps the U.S. government contact you or your emergency contact in an emergency.
- Review the Country Security Report for Angola .
- Visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) website for the latest Travel Health Information for Angola .
- Whether you’re a first time or frequent traveler, use the International Travel Checklist .
- We highly recommend that you buy travel insurance before you travel. Check with your travel insurance provider about evacuation assistance, medical insurance, and trip cancelation coverage.
Assistance:
U.S. Embassy Luanda, Angola
https://ao.usembassy.gov/
+ (244) 222-64-1000
American Citizen Services Navigator (online form)
State Department – Consular Affairs
888-407-4747 or 202-501-4444
Angola Country Information
Enroll in Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive security updates.
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