Statement about the 2023 Diversity Visa (DV Lottery) Program

The 2023 U.S. Diversity Visa (DV Lottery) Program has officially ended worldwide. The Department of State has issued all available diversity visas for the DV-2023 Program. We recognize that the early conclusion of the 2023 Program may be disappointing to those 2023 selectees who were unable to receive a visa. Interviews for the 2024 Diversity …

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DS-82 Passport Renewal Application Instructions for Online Fee Payment

Effective September 15, 2023, U.S. Embassy Luanda accepts online fee payments for adult U.S. passport renewal applications. Please see instructions below for DS-82 online fee payment.   Note: You must provide a Social Security number if you have been issued one. If you do not have a Social Security number, please click here .   Step 1: Complete …

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Security Alert – U.S. Embassy Luanda, Angola

Location: Luanda, Angola – Santa Ana Cemetery. Event: Protest of subsidies of Angolan deputies, Saturday July 22, 2023, from 10:00. The protest 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 family of your safety. Be aware of …

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Demonstration Alert – U.S. Embassy Luanda, Angola

Location: Luanda (citywide) Event: Members of Angolan civil society have called for a citywide protest in Luanda on Saturday, June 17, 2023 to protest the recent increase in gasoline prices.  News reports state similar protests recently resulted in five deaths in Huambo and one in Namibe.  At this time, there is no clear focal point …

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Security Alert – U.S. Embassy Luanda, Angola

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 …

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Security Alert – U.S. Embassy Luanda, Angola

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 …

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Worldwide Caution – al-Qa’ida Leader’s Death

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 …

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Security Message for U.S. Citizens: General Elections on August 23, 2017

The U.S. Embassy in Luanda informs U.S. citizens that Angola will hold general elections on Wednesday, August 23. U.S. citizens are advised to maintain a high level of vigilance and to take appropriate steps to increase their security awareness during the election period.  Keep in mind that demonstrations that are meant to be peaceful can become confrontational …

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