Category: Permanent Residency / Immigration Visa
Overview: Angola's Permanent Residency Visa allows foreign nationals to live indefinitely, work, and study in Angola after meeting specific legal residence criteria.
Eligibility: Requires a period of prior legal temporary residence (often 5-10 years), stable financial means, no criminal record, and integration into Angolan society.
Processing Time: ~270 days
Renewable: Yes
Work Authorisation: Not permitted
Remote Work Allowed: No
Dependants Allowed: No
Path to Residency: Yes
Path to Citizenship: Yes
Sponsor Required: No
Official Government Page: https://sme.gov.ao/
Summary: Enables long-term stay in Angola for qualified individuals who have already established legal temporary residence. Key benefits include indefinite stay and work rights.