Location: Luanda – Starting in Largo das Escolas and ending in Cidadela Desportiva. Event: March to highlight the sexual violence against minors, Saturday March 4, 2023 at 7:00. The march is expected to be nonviolent. Plan for blocked streets and higher than normal traffic in that area. Actions to Take: Avoid crowds. Keep a low profile. Notify friends and …
Read More» Location: Rua Nova Marginal in Luanda. Entrances to the Carnival celebrations are located in the following areas: Praia de Bispo, Bairro Azul, and along the Rua Nova Marginal road in Chicala. Event: Carnival starts Friday, February 17, 2023. Previous years have seen an increase in vehicular and pedestrian traffic in and around the area. Expect heavy …
Read More» Location: Kinaxixi neighborhood of Luanda Event: A small group of election workers protested over payment in the Kinaxixi area of Luanda earlier this morning. There were reports of crowd control using live gun fire and/or teargas. There is a possibility for additional protests in the coming days with the potential to impact U.S. citizens in …
Read More» Location: Worldwide Event: The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a Level 2 Travel Health Notice for Monkeypox in Multiple Countries . The World Health Organization has determined the multi-country outbreak of monkeypox is a Public Health Emergency of International Concern ( click here to view the WHO’s determination). Actions to Take: Travelers should AVOID : Close contact with sick people, including those …
Read More» Location: Angola, countrywide Event: Angola will hold general elections on August 24, 2022. You may notice traffic disruptions in areas surrounding polling locations (“Assembleias de Voto”). Actions to Take: Continue to take all normal precautions. Do not physically resist any robbery attempt. Use caution when walking or driving at night. Keep a low profile. For …
Read More» Worldwide Caution – al-Qa’ida Leader’s Death Location: Worldwide August 2, 2022 On July 31, 2022, the United States conducted a precision counterterrorism strike in Afghanistan that killed Ayman al-Zawahiri, Osama bin Laden’s deputy and successor as leader of al-Qa’ida. Al- Zawahiri was one of the masterminds of the attacks against the United States on September …
Read More» U.S. Embassy, Luanda Health Alert March 11, 2022 Location: Country wide Event: The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a Level 1 Travel Health Notice for Measles in Africa . Actions to Take: o All travelers to Africa, including infants and pre-school aged children, should be fully vaccinated against measles, …
Read More» U.S. Embassy, Luanda Security Alert December 10, 2021 Event: The holiday season in Angola provides increased risk for criminal activity. There is a heightened risk of armed robbery, assault, and kidnapping, including at gunpoint. Foreigners in Angola are often perceived by criminals to have gifts or large amounts of cash. Actions to Take: Exercise additional …
Read More» Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Luanda, Angola (03 December 2021) Location: Angola, countrywide Event: On December 6, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) will implement a one-day COVID-19 testing requirement for travelers over age two coming to the United States. Regardless of vaccination status or nationality, any individual coming to the United States must show a negative pre-departure COVID-19 viral test taken the day before they board their flight …
Read More» Health Alert – U. S. Embassy Luanda, Angola (December 2, 2021) Location: Angola Event: On November 26, the White House announced a travel restriction for certain travelers physically present within the Republic of Botswana, the Kingdom of Eswatini, the Kingdom of Lesotho, the Republic of Malawi, the Republic of Mozambique, the Republic of Namibia, the Republic of South Africa, …
Read More» Security Alert – U.S. Embassy, Luanda – 12 November 2021 Location: Addis Ababa Event: Ethiopia Travel Restriction of U.S. Government Personnel Due to the Ordered Departure of non-essential personnel from U.S. Embassy Addis Ababa, travel to Ethiopia by U.S. State Department employees, including transit, is prohibited without special permission. Actions to Take: Consider taking alternate routes …
Read More» Health Alert: U.S. Embassy Luanda, Angola (September 3, 2021) Location: The Republic of Angola Event: The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention ( CDC ) recently raised its Travel Notice for Angola to Level 2, indicating a moderate level of COVID-19. The U.S. Department of State has kept its Travel Alert level for Angola at Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Actions to Take: Review the CDC’s Travel Notice for Angola Review the state.gov Travel Alert for …
Read More» Exercise increased caution in Angola due to COVID-19. Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory. Read the Department of State’s COVID-19 page before you plan any international travel. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a Level 1 Travel Health Notice for Angola due to COVID-19, indicating a low level of COVID-19 in the country. Your risk of contracting COVID-19 and developing severe symptoms …
Read More» Location: Estrada de Catete, between the Cemetery of Santa Ana and Largo de Independencia . Event: Demonstrations are expected to take place on Saturday, June 26, 2021. Several local groups intend to protest against the current Angolan government. Heavy traffic and police presence are expected. Actions to Take: Avoid the areas of the demonstrations. Exercise caution if unexpectedly in the vicinity of large gatherings or protests. Monitor local …
Read More» DEMONSTRATION ALERT: U.S. Embassy Luanda, Angola (November 11, 2020) Location: Estrada de Catete, between the Cemetery of Santa Ana and Largo de Independencia. Event: Demonstrations are expected to take place on Wednesday, November 11, 2020 against the high cost of living in Angola, unemployment, and in support of municipal elections. Current estimates suggest at least 2000 people. The rally …
Read More» Be an Active Voter by taking the necessary steps to vote in the 2020 U.S. elections and participating in Absentee Voting Week! In some states voter registration and ballot request deadlines for the November 2020 are as early as October 5th. Whether you are a first-time voter or have already received ballots and voted absentee in …
Read More» Reconsider travel to Angola due to COVID-19. Read the Department of State’s COVID-19 page before you plan any international travel. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a Level 3 Travel Health Notice for Angola due to COVID-19. Angola has lifted stay at home orders and resumed some transportation options and business operations. Visit the Embassy’s COVID-19 page for more information on COVID-19 in Angola. Exercise increased caution in: Urban areas due to crime and kidnapping. Read the country information page. …
Read More» U.S. Embassy, Luanda July 27, 2020 TO U.S. CITIZENS IN ANGOLA: VOTING IN 2020 U.S. ELECTIONS In order to vote in the November 2020 elections, all overseas U.S. citizens need to have completed a Federal Post Card Application (FPCA) in 2020. Whether you are a first-time voter or have already received ballots and voted absentee in past elections, you must complete an …
Read More» Location: Angola (countrywide) Event: The Angolan Ministry of Health has confirmed 386 cases of COVID-19 in Angola. While the numbers of cases of COVID-19 in Angola remain relatively low, instances of local transmission are steadily increasing. Angola continues to operate under a strict government-imposed “State of Calamity.” Health centers and hospitals have resumed full operations, as have …
Read More» (July 1, 2020) Location: Angola (countrywide) Event: As of July 1, the Angolan Ministry of Health has confirmed 284 cases of COVID-19 in Angola. While the number of cases of COVID-19 in Angola remains relatively low, instances of local transmission are steadily increasing. Angola continues to operate under a government-imposed “State of Calamity.” Health centers and hospitals …
Read More» Subject: HEALTH ALERT: U.S. Embassy, Luanda (June 17, 2020) Location: Angola (countrywide) Event: The Angolan Ministry of Health has confirmed 148 cases of COVID-19 in Angola. Angola remains under a continued State of Calamity. Under the rules of the State of Calamity, health centers and hospitals may resume full operations; businesses may resume full operations with 75 …
Read More» Subject: HEALTH ALERT: U.S. Embassy, Luanda (June 1, 2020) Location: Angola (countrywide) Event: The Angolan Ministry of Health has confirmed 70 cases of COVID-19 in Angola. On May 25, the government of Angola downgraded the State of Emergency to a State of Calamity, which is scheduled to remain in effect through June 9. Under the rules of …
Read More» Subject: HEALTH ALERT: U.S. Embassy, Luanda (May 19, 2020) Location: Angola (countrywide) Event: The Angolan Ministry of Health has confirmed 50 cases of COVID-19 in Angola. On May 8, the government of Angola extended the State of Emergency measures implemented to limit the spread of COVID-19 through May 25. Schools and universities are closed until further notice, …
Read More» Subject: HEALTH ALERT: U.S. Embassy, Luanda (April 20, 2020) Location: Angola (countrywide) Event: The Angolan Ministry of Health has confirmed 24 cases of COVID-19 in Angola. Information on repatriation flights departing Luanda: Angolan borders remain closed and there are very few flights departing. U.S. citizens who live in Angola should arrange for immediate return to the United …
Read More» Location: Angola (countrywide) Event: The Angolan Ministry of Health has confirmed 19 cases of COVID-19 in Angola. Information on repatriation flights departing Luanda: Angolan borders remain closed and there are very few flights departing. The embassy strongly urges those who wish to return to the United States to leave at the first opportunity. We cannot predict future …
Read More» The U.S. Embassy is organizing an Ethiopian Airlines flight that will depart Luanda directly for Washington, D.C. on April 9. Assuming a full flight, the cost per traveler will be approximately $2000, but the final cost will depend on the number of confirmed travelers. For travelers who are concerned about price, as far as the …
Read More» Event: The embassy strongly urges those who wish to return to the United States to leave at the first opportunity. We cannot predict future flight availability if you choose to wait, and we do not know when normal commercial airline service will resume in Angola. The Embassy is working on options for U.S. citizens wishing …
Read More» Location: Angola (countrywide) Event: The U.S. Embassy in Luanda is able to offer interested parties seats on an Ethiopian Airlines flight leaving Luanda for Addis Ababa and continuing on to Washington, D.C. The flight is expected to leave on Sunday, April 5 at 1:30p.m., with a connection to Dulles International Airport leaving that same day at …
Read More» Location: Angola (countrywide) Event: The Angolan Ministry of Health has confirmed 4 cases of COVID-19 in Angola. The Department of State has issued a Global Level 4 Health Advisory for COVID-19. We recognize this has been a challenging period for many of our fellow Americans, particularly those of you seeking to depart Angola as commercial flights have …
Read More» Location: Angola Event: The Angolan Ministry of Health has confirmed two cases of COVID-19 in Luanda. The government of Angola has implemented measures to limit the spread of COVID-19. Schools and universities are closed until further notice, and sporting events, festivals, and gatherings larger than 50 people have been banned. All borders have been closed. Visit the …
Read More» Location: Angola Event: There are no confirmed cases of COVID-19 reported in Angola as of March 19, 2020, but the health system has limited capacity to respond in the case of an outbreak. On March 14, the Department of State authorized the departure from any diplomatic or consular post in the world of US personnel …
Read More» Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Luanda, Angola (February 14, 2020) Location: Angola Event: There is an ongoing outbreak of pneumonia first identified in Wuhan, China, caused by a novel (new) coronavirus. Visitors to Angola will undergo a health screening upon arrival at the airport or other ports of entry and will be subject to additional screening …
Read More» Location: Angola Event: Heightened Middle East Tensions There is heightened tension in the Middle East that may result in security risks to U.S. citizens abroad. The Embassy will continue to review the security situation and will provide additional information as needed. The Embassy reminds all U.S. citizens that you should update your Smart Traveler Enrollment …
Read More» Event: Holidays in Angola provide increased risk for criminal activity. There is a heightened risk of armed robbery, assault, and kidnapping. Foreigners in Angola are often perceived by criminals to have gifts or large amounts of cash. Actions to Take: Exercise additional vigilance throughout the holiday season and at holiday events. Review your personal security …
Read More» Your vote counts! Did you know that many U.S. elections for house and senate have been decided by a margin smaller than the number of ballots cast by absentee voters? All states are required to count every absentee ballot as long as it is valid and reaches local election officials by the absentee ballot receipt deadline. …
Read More» Location: ENDE Power Company to Largo da Independencia. Largo da Independencia. Actions to Take: Avoid the areas of the demonstrations. Exercise caution if unexpectedly in the vicinity of large gatherings or protests. Monitor local media for updates. Keep a low profile. Assistance: U.S. Embassy Luanda, Angola (244) 222-641-000, (244) 222-445-481, 222-445-727, or 222-446-096. (244) 923-404-209 …
Read More» Location: Largo da Independencia Event: Demonstrations are expected to take place this morning, Sunday, October 27, beginning at 10 a.m. near the Largo da Independencia. Crowds of more than 300 people are expected, and police are expected to be on site to provide crowd control. Actions to Take: Avoid the areas of the demonstrations. Exercise …
Read More» United States Embassy Luanda, Angola Message for U.S. Citizens: May 8, 2019 As you probably know, Angola is experiencing a fuel shortage. Although Angolan officials have said they expect this situation to be resolved soon, there are some important steps you can take to keep yourself and your family safe. Please review this list of …
Read More» Season’s Greetings from U.S. Embassy Luanda! The latest issue of our quarterly U.S. Citizen Newsletter, The AmCit , is now up on our website. This edition provides lots of helpful information on opportunities to pursue higher education in the United States, including a range of key resources for prospective international students. The beginning of the new year is …
Read More» Location: Throughout Angola Event: Demonstrations against unemployment are expected to take place throughout Angola on Saturday, December 8, at 10:30 am. Planned locations include: Luanda: Santa Ana Cemetery (Deolinda Rodrigues Avenue) Bengo: Campo Municipal de Dande Benguela: Liceu Cabinda: Rotunda do Pio Huambo: Jardim da Cultura Huila: Millennium Kwanza Norte: Cemiterio da Kipata Kwanza Sul: …
Read More» DEMONSTRATION ALERT: U.S. Embassy Luanda, Angola Location: Santa Ana Cemetery Event: Demonstrations are expected to take place on Saturday, December 1, originating at the Santa Ana Cemetery (Deolinda Rodrigues Road). We encourage you to exercise caution and to monitor local media for updates. Even demonstrations intended to be peaceful can turn confrontational and escalate into …
Read More» DEMONSTRATION ALERT: U.S. Embassy Luanda, Angola Location: Largo da Independência Event: Demonstrations are expected to take place on Saturday, November 17, at the Largo da Independência (Primeiro de Maio) beginning around 10:00 AM. We encourage you to exercise caution and to monitor local media for updates. Even demonstrations intended to be peaceful can turn confrontational …
Read More» The U.S. Embassy advises U.S. citizens that current security regulations prohibit Embassy personnel from walking in Luanda (except between a venue and a vehicle) between the hours of 22:00 and 05:30. In front of the cemetery on Rua Houari Boumedienne that restriction is extended to the hours of 18:00 and 7:00. In addition, walking in …
Read More» Come meet the new Ambassador! All U.S. citizens and parents of U.S. citizens are invited to attend a Town Hall on the grounds of the Embassy in the Miramar area of Luanda on Tuesday, April 17, at 4:00 pm. Ambassador Nina Fite will introduce herself to the American community and answer your questions. The Consular Section will also discuss Angola’s new …
Read More» Message for U.S. Citizens: Passport Fee Increase Effective April 2, 2018, the passport execution fee will increase from $25 to $35. The $10 execution fee increase applies to U.S. passport applicants using the DS-11 form including: first-time applicants over age 16, children under age 16, and applicants who reapply after reporting their previous passport lost …
Read More» DEMONSTRATION ALERT: U.S. Embassy Luanda, Angola Location: Largo da Independência Event: Demonstrations are expected to take place on Saturday, March 17, at the Largo da Independência (Primeiro de Maio) beginning around 10:00 AM. We encourage you to avoid the area and surrounding streets and to monitor local media for updates. Even demonstrations intended to be …
Read More» Alert: Fire at SONILS in Boavista Area of Luanda U.S. Embassy Luanda notifies all citizens that authorities have the fire in the area of the SONILS Logistics Center under control. The Embassy still cautions all citizens to avoid this area. Monitor further developing via reliable local news sources. For further information: See the State Department’s travel website for the Worldwide Caution , Travel …
Read More» The U.S. Embassy in Luanda informs U.S. citizens that an Angolan group plans to hold a protest on Wednesday, September 6, at the Largo da Independencia (Primeiro de Maio) beginning around 8:00 AM. All are encouraged to avoid the area and surrounding streets. In addition, the post-election period has the potential for random protests, demonstrations, …
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