Embassy of the United States Luanda, Angola

Please follow these steps to apply for a visa:

Step 1:  Click on Fill out Form. Fill out the form. Print out the form. Applicants must apply using the Consular Electronic Application Center (CEAC) DS-160. Please ensure that the barcode has printed well (clean and neat) so that we have access to your information in our electronic system.

Step 2:  Click on Schedule an appointment for your visa interview. Please schedule your interview at least 2 weeks in advance of your intended date of travel.

Step 3: Arrive at the Embassy's Consular Section to pay the consular fee of $160, payable in U.S. dollars only.  Credit cards, checks, and non-U.S. currency are not accepted. Be informed that if your visa is approved, an additional $10 visa-issuance fee will be requested. 

Please bring the following documents: 

1) your confirmation interview page of the DS-160,
2) your passport (valid for at least six months beyond the intended date of arrival in the U.S.),
3) one photograph that meets USG requirements. 

Please also bring supporting documents as required:

• If you are an applicant for an academic (F) or vocational (M) student visa, you must have an I-20 form generated by the institution you will attend.
• If you are an applicant for an exchange visitor (J) visa, you must bring the DS-2019 form generated by the exchange program.
• If you are an applicant for academic (F) or vocational (M) student visa, as well as exchange visitor (J) visas you must show your receipt of payment in Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS), unless you are funded by the U.S. government or the confirmation of payment is already into our system.

Additionally, there are other recommended but not required documents such as:

• If you are a minor, provide evidence of both parents' permission to travel, or a death certificate if a parent is deceased, as well as a letter stating who is responsible for your travels and proof of financial resources.
• If you are locally employed, provide a letter from your employer stating your position, duration of employment, base salary, reason for travel, when you will travel and return, and who is financially responsible for your travel.
• If you are self-employed, provide a letter as stated above, a copy of your business registration and a copy of the bank statement of your business showing six months of activity is recommended.
• If you are attending a conference, training or business meetings, provide any correspondence with the United States host organization/company.
• Provide proof of your financial resources to travel to the United States (e.g., bank statements and/or your monthly salary receipts for the past six months) is recommended.
• If you are a foreign resident, provide a foreign resident card or a work visa.

Additional Notes/Information:

If you are late or unprepared, you may be asked to re-schedule your interview for a later date. 

Per U.S. legislation, the Consular Officer is required to judge applicants based on a non-immigrant status; persons unable to prove that they will not become an intending immigrant will be denied a visa.  Therefore, applicants are advised to wait until their visa has been approved in order to make travel arrangements (e.g., travel tickets).

If your visa is approved, it will be ready for pick-up the next business day at the Consular Section of the U.S. Embassy. Visas issued on Monday and Tuesday are generally ready for pick-up by 4:00-5:00 p.m. the next business day. Visas issued on Thursdays are generally ready for pick-up by 10:00-11:30 a.m. on Friday.