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To get a visa for Angola, it may take anywhere between 2 months to 6 months and in many cases, even after 2 years the Visa is not given. You could guess how long it wold take for a dependant's Visa, by just working out how much it took you to ... Read More

You should also ask for FREE Medical Expenses/ Hospitalisation. Luanda medical expenses are relatively high. Carry plenty of clothes and undergarments with you before you go. All clothes and underclothes are VERY Expensive in Angola. Indian foods ... Read More

You can look for an employment in some Cement Industry, which needs practically all the qualities that to possess. Read More

No serious problems about driving in Angola. If living in Luanda, then driving will as it is be a pain in the neck with huge traffic snarls. Angola already has more then 3 times the vehicles ins roads can handle in cities. Highway driving is OK. All ... Read More

There are no decent Universities in Angola. Angolans themselves go abroad to study even at lower levels and definitely no PG courses would be suitable. Read More

I can surely give you some advice and information on Angola, but it depends on various factors, like What Industry and Company you represent, Where will you be wanting to live and work in Angola? What are you expecting from the Angolans and Angola? ... Read More

Salary of US$ 2,500 is grossly inadequate, for 2 people even if accommodation and transport and meals (for 1) are free. Do not accept a salary of less than US$ 6000 per month with all other benefits Read More

Angola climate is excellent the whole year round. Temperature range between 25 C and 10 C. It takes no special effort to get used to the climate in Angola. Unless you are looking for snow.... ? Read More

Dear Priscilla..... The climate of Angola is excellent.... I doubt if anyone ever found any problem in adapting to it.. It need not be a subject of worry for you. Read More

Pack and br9ng along almost everything - Undergarments, Socks, Handkerchiefs, Towels, Clothes, shoes and sandals. Practically nothing is made in Angola, so whatever you may bring with you, you may still feel short. Angola is very poor ... Read More

The things which you need to bring with you would be ... EVERYTHING... Except liquor. Liquor is the only thing freely available in Angola and at a reasonable price. Everything else... and I mean everything else is either not available easily or at ... Read More

FIRST tip......... Learn Portuguese...... Hardly anyone understands English. SECOND tip ........ Keep enough stocks of clothes, underwear, socks, handkerchiefs , etc. since even these are ... Read More

If you don't know Portuguese, life will certainly be difficult in Angola. How much difficulty you will have at work depends on the organisation you work for. Generally speaking, English is spoken only by a minority in Angola. Read More

There is no taboo on any colour in Angola. Angola is a 100% Christian country and the people are generally decent and helpful. The only problem is that English speaking people are rare, but gradually increasing. Read More

Work Visa renewal may take anywhere from 3 months to 3 years. That, was the status from 2008 to 2013. Maybe there is a change now? I do not know. The immigration department is full of SHIT ad people wanting to make a fast buck. Is it not your ... Read More

Security is not bad in most towns of Angola. The worst security scenario is unfortunately in the capital itself. So be careful if you are alone. However since you intend to work for an Oil and gas Company, most likely you would be having a community ... Read More