Travel Safety Information

Essential safety guidelines and tips for a secure and enjoyable visit to Angola and Luanda

Emergency Contacts

Important: Always check the latest travel advisories from your government before traveling to Angola. Security conditions can change rapidly.

Quick Safety Checklist

Documents

Keep copies of passport, visa, and important documents

Insurance

Comprehensive travel and health insurance required

Communication

Local SIM card and emergency contact numbers

Money

Multiple payment methods and cash backup

Health & Medical Safety

Required Vaccinations

  • Yellow Fever: Mandatory vaccination certificate required
  • Hepatitis A & B: Highly recommended
  • Typhoid: Recommended for most travelers
  • Meningitis: Recommended during dry season

Malaria Prevention

  • Take antimalarial medication as prescribed
  • Use insect repellent (DEET 20%+)
  • Sleep under mosquito nets
  • Wear long sleeves and pants at dawn/dusk

Medical Facilities

Medical facilities in Luanda are limited. Ensure comprehensive travel insurance that includes medical evacuation coverage.

Personal Security

General Safety Tips

  • Stay aware of your surroundings at all times
  • Travel in groups, especially at night
  • Avoid displaying expensive jewelry or electronics
  • Use hotel safes for valuables and documents
  • Avoid walking alone after dark

Areas to Avoid

  • Musseques (informal settlements/slums)
  • Isolated beaches outside the city center
  • Downtown areas after business hours
  • Border areas and remote provinces

Transportation Safety

Taxis & Rideshares

  • • Use reputable taxi companies or hotel-arranged transport
  • • Negotiate fares before starting the journey
  • • Avoid unmarked or unofficial taxis
  • • Keep car doors locked during travel

Rental Cars

  • • International driving permit required
  • • Drive defensively - traffic rules vary
  • • Avoid driving at night outside the city
  • • Keep fuel tank full in remote areas

Public Transport

  • • Use caution on crowded buses
  • • Watch for pickpockets
  • • Avoid public transport at night
  • • Keep valuables secure and hidden

Money & Document Security

Financial Safety

  • Use ATMs inside banks or hotels when possible
  • Carry cash in small denominations
  • Keep money in multiple locations (not all in one place)
  • Exchange money at official bureaus only

Document Protection

  • Make copies of all important documents
  • Store digital copies in secure cloud storage
  • Use hotel safes for original documents
  • Carry certified copies, not originals

Emergency Contacts

Police

113

National emergency number

Medical Emergency

112

Ambulance and medical emergency

Fire Department

115

Fire emergency services

Tourist Police

+244 923 000 100

Specialized tourist assistance

Your Embassy

Contact before travel

Register with your embassy

VertiPort Support

+244 923 000 000

24/7 travel assistance

Important Notes

  • • Save all emergency numbers in your phone before arrival
  • • Know your hotel address and phone number in Portuguese
  • • Keep your embassy contact details readily available
  • • Program VertiPort support number for travel-related emergencies

Additional Safety Resources

Stay informed and prepared with these additional safety resources

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