extension of angola visa

Introduction 

Angola is a country located in Southwestern Africa. Many citizens of different nationalities visit Angola for different kinds of purposes. The Angola e-visa agency provides applicants with different types of visas that are used for different purposes. 

Tourist Visa 

This visa is used by tourists who visit Angola as tourists. 

Business Visa 

This visa is used by the visitors who visit Angola for business purposes. They may have the purpose of starting a new business with some company that is already based in Angola. 

Work Visa 

This visa is used by the employees who visit Angola for job purposes. They may have applied and got selected for a new job in a company that is based in Angola or they may have a transfer from their own country to Angola by the company. 

Student Visa 

This visa is used by the students who visit Angola for education. Students from other countries apply for a student visa in Angola, to take admitted to an Angola-based university. 

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Do we need two different types of visas for business purposes and as tourists?

No, two different categories are defined as these are two different activities and have different visas available but the Angola e-visa can be used for business as well as tourist purposes. It allows a stay of 30 days for both business and tourist purposes. 

About the Extensions

Angola e-visa

Angola e-visa can be for both tourist and business purposes and it provides a validity of 30 days. Although, the applicant can extend the validity twice for the same period.

Angola Work visa

A work visa is a long-term visa and thus it provides a much longer validity than other visas like business or tourist visas. The validity of this visa is 1 year/ 12 months. As the visa is granted for 1 year, it can also be extended by the applicant. The extension can be done twice for the same day's validity which makes it 3 years in total. The applicant can make multiple entries into the country with the work visa. 

Angola Student visa 

A student visa is also a long-term visa and thus it provides a much longer validity just like the work visa. The student visa provides a validity of 1 year as basic validity but the students can extend the validity according to their course. The validity can be extended twice for the same period which makes it 3 years in total. The student can make multiple entries into the country with a student visa. 

Angola Transit Visa 

Transit Visa is provided by airlines to those passengers who are traveling from one country to another but their flight has a halt at the Angola airport. The transit visa provides the passengers with a validity of 5 days and it cannot be extended. Although it provides 1 or 2 entries but not more than that. 

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Common requirements for Angola visa 

If you don't meet the standards, getting a visa might be difficult. The following provides information about the Angola visa.

• The first criterion is a picture of the applicant. Make sure you have a clear shot of your front face. There should be no lights in your eyes; this might cause problems later on.
• The applicant must have a valid passport, which must be obtained at least six months before departure. In addition, your passport must contain at least two vacant pages.
• Because of the COVID scenario, they recently established a new regulation. A "yellow fever certificate" or other medical proof of COVID-19 vaccination is required.
• Proof of living hood is required for the application. Proof of accommodation i.e. hotel reservation or invitation letter if the applicant is visiting any family or friend.
• The applicant must have an airline confirmation / onward ticket. 

The Angola e-visa is only valid for 30 days after arrival, allowing a foreigner to stay in the country for a maximum of 30 days. Business travel is legal and permitted with an e-visa upon arrival. Keep in mind that once you arrive, you must provide all of the documents that were submitted as part of your application. Documents such as your passport, printed e-receipt, and the rest.

Conclusion 

Different types of visas are provided by the Angola e-visa agency and each visa has its purposes and requirements. The validity of every visa except the “transit visa'' can be extended. The applicant can even extend the validity twice. It is important to extend the validity on time before expiration otherwise, strict actions can be taken against the applicant. Once the extended validity expires and the applicant still wants to stay in the country, then he/she should have to renew the visa. 

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