The Embassy of the Republic of Angola

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WELCOME TO THE CONSULAR SECTION OF THE EMBASSY OF THE REPUBLIC OF ANGOLA IN WASHINGTON, D.C., UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

THE CONSULAR SECTION OF THE EMBASSY OF ANGOLA TO THE U.S., WOULD LIKE TO INFORM THE PUBLIC THAT AS OF TODAY, MONDAY JUNE 16, 2012, APPLICANTS MUST APPLY IN PERSON AND THE APPLICATION TYPED.

WE APOLOGIZE FOR THE INCONVENIENCE.

The Consular Section of the Embassy of Angola in US-Washington, D.C., provides assistance and services to Angolan citizens living in the area of its jurisdiction as well as visa services for all Americans and Foreign citizens residing in the United States of America.

The consular service in Washington, D.C. is headed by Mr. César Manuel João, who is the First Secretary. Varieties of services are provided for the Angolan citizens, such as issuance and renovation of a national passport, notary and legalization services ( birth registration, marriage registration and transcription of the marriage and certificate of death and others services). The Consular Section is also available to answer any questions/concerns.

ADDRESS AND BUSINESS HOURS

The Consular Section of the Embassy of Republic of Angola in Washington, D.C., is open to the public Monday through Friday, from 9:30 am to 3:00 pm.

VISA SECTION

Mondays and Wednesdays from 9:30 am to 1:00 pm. drop off days only.
Tuesdays and Thursdays from 12:00 pm, to 3:00 pm, pick up days only.
Friday: Closed to the Public

Friday we do not open for the public in general unless, it is an emergency that had been previously notified by Head of the Consular Section of this Diplomatic Mission. The Angolan Community may contact the Section for business.
For emergency, Angolan citizens may visit the Consular Section of the Embassy at any time during business hours, or contact the Head of the Consular Section at (202) 285-0999, after hours.
The Consular Section is located at the following address:
2100-2108 16th Street NW
Washington, D.C. 20009
Tel.: (202) 452-1042
Fax: (202) 452-1043

In addition to it, in case of an emergency, He can also be reached through the following number. At this (202) 875-1156

If you have just arrived in the USA, you may register with the Consular Section at the Embassy by filling out the Consular Registration Form (please download form here on PDF), along with two pictures, photocopies of the passport, Angola Identification Card, and Birth Certificate. The Consular Registration process is free of charge. We kindly request those who have already registered to encourage their friends and relatives to do the same.

The Consular Section of the Embassy of Angola in Washington, DC, United States of America has the mission to provide consular assistance to the Angolan citizens living in our area of jurisdiction assigned, and the granting of visas for entry into Angola to assist citizens of United States of America.

Foreign Citizens, holders of ordinary passport, and residents in the United States should be in possession of the permanent residence card "Green Card" or a visa granted by the American Immigration Services, which should be valid for at least six (6) months.

The Consular Section in Washington, D.C. is under direction of Mr. Cesar Manuel João, 1st Secretary the Head of Consular Section. The sector is devoted to assist the Angolan citizens in the process of issuing Travel Documents, national passports, notary services such as registrar (birth certification, marriage certification, and death certification, among others). It also offers services for recognition and legalization of documents to those interested in complying with the rules and regulations required.

CIVIL REGISTRATION AND NOTARY

The Consular Act of Civil Registry is the one who is related to legal facts that create, modify or extinguish the status of civilian nationals residing abroad or, occasionally, who practice is provided in the legislation regarding the registration process conducted in a civil and consular post, or Consulates.

”The following are the acts of Consular Civil Registry and Notary”:

a) Birth Certificate
b) Marriage Certificate
c) Death Certificate
d) Celebration of Marriage between Angolans and between Angolans and foreigners
e) Authentication or legalization of documents

Issuance of proxy and Affidavit

REQUIREMENTS FOR OBTAINING THE BIRTH CERTIFICATE

It should be made in this Consular Section in the following way:

a) - Document issued by the Health Services of Local authorities, as proof of birth of the person in that area;
b) The newborn should be son or daughter of Angolans parents or at least one Angolan and foreign or vice versa;
c) the parents or one of them will be accompanied by a document identifying them as parents of the newborn (Angolans abroad).

Requirements for the organization of process of marriage:

a) Those interested should be Angolans or at least one of them;
b) Those interested should be in possession of certificate of birth narrative;
c) a certificate of residence;
d) Copy of B.I. or passport;
e) Document military if the bridegroom is in military age and be Angolan ( from 18 to 45 years old);
For transcriptions of the marriage process celebrated in USA, the interested must, above of the all mentioned documentation, they must supply the Marriage Certificate issued by the American authority and they translation to Portuguese.
CONSULAR REGISTRATION

The Consular Registration, is a mandatory act, in principle at no cost , whereby the identification of the citizen is given on national archives of the consular post by the area of jurisdiction fixed of residence, and immigrant, or is occasionally overseas for period of six months.

PROTECTION AND CONSULAR ASSISTANCE

The protection of the Angolan citizens with physical or legal residence, in transit or based in Consular District including the following :
1. a) in case of death;
  b) In case of accident or serious illness;
  c) in case of arrest or detention
  d) victim of violent crime;
  e) In case of repatriation or provision of aid

MILITARY ENLISTMENT

The General Military Service Law No. 1 / 93 of March 23rd and the Council of Ministers Resolution No. 18/98 of December 31st , stipulates that every national citizen who reach 18 years of age must identify themselves. Those who are outside the country they must adjusted their status with the military Services at Consular Section.

In compliance of military obligations, the Consular Section provides cooperation in the following cases:
a) Completion of the declaration of individual census military
b) Postponement of incorporation for reasons of Education;
c) Issue of military ballots

SECTION OF VISAS AND THE PUBLIC SERVICE

The Sector Consular of the Embassy of Angola in Washington, DC, is open to the public assistance from Monday to Thursday, from 09:30 AM to 3:00 PM

Monday and Wednesdays we are open at 9:30AM to 1: 00 PM. Receipt of Documents

Tuesday and Thursday we are open from 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM, Delivery of Documents

Friday: The Consular Section is closed to the public.

However, the Angolan community can contact the Section for public assistance.
In cases of extreme necessity, the Angolan citizens can contact the Consular Section during normal business hours or call the telephone terminals:
Tel: (202) 452-10 42
Tel: (202) 785-1156

In an emergency outside normal working hour’s expedient, interested parties may contact the Chief Consular sector through the terminal number (202) 285-0999 or via e-mail: cbaptista@angola.org.

ADDRESS

The Sector Consulate is located at:
2100-2108 16th Street NW
Washington, D.C., 20009
Tel: (202) 452-1042
Fax: (202) 452-1043

Angolan Citizens if, you are newly arrived in the United States of America, we recommend you make your Registration in this Consular Section, by filling and leaving their Consular Registration form (Form in pdf). The processes of registration are totally gratuity and ask those who have already done so in order to encourage their friends and family to do so.

Visa Information

I General visa information

The general information provided below is intended to minimize the inconvenience to those who may be planning to travel to Angola and requires an entry visa in the near term. The local consular office has been authorized to process both ordinary and work visas under current regulations.

II Ordinary Visas

The processes of concession of the ordinary visa depend on the approval of the Migration and Foreigners Services in Luanda from the day which the application is submitted. The time of stay in the country with this type of visa may not exceed 90 days.

III Work Visas

The work visa must be initiated in the country of origin. The Consular office must send the work visa request to the Angolan Migration Services and Aliens (SME) in Angola for approval. The processing time for a Work Visa takes at least 45 days including the day of the submission of the complete paper work required.

The work visa is valid for two years and multiple entries are permitted and the validity of the visa may not exceed the period of the contract.

The applicants for the first time to work in Angola are encouraged to apply for ordinary Visa which enables them to enter into the Angolan territory for working purposes.

IV Applications by mail

Applications received by mail will take an extra day if all documentation is in order. Mail applicants should send a stamped envelope or pre-paid Federal Express, UPS and D.H.L. envelope, to facilitate return of the documentation. This office does not take any responsibility for any other form of return process. When sending your documentation, do not include the return payment in the visa fee.

Applicants using the “above-mentioned” mailing companies to submit their applications must also be responsible for payment of the relevant collection fees.

V Requirements for An Ordinary Visa

1.   Two completely filled out application forms and they have to be typed.
2.   Two recent passport size pictures with a white background and with the name of the applicant’s written on the back of each and glued. (No snapshots allowed)
3.   A passport valid for at least 6 months
4.   Documentation or correspondence related to the purpose of travel or, an invitation letter particularly addressed to this consular section
5.   Foreign permanent residents in the U. S. must produce copy of Green Card.
6. An Invitation Letter sent by the individual or institution to be contacted in Angola
7. Copy of a travel itinerary
8. Certified check or money order in the amount of $ 141.00. Personal checks are not accepted.
9. Proof of means of subsistence while in Angola ($ 100.00 per day)

Note: A Bank statement or letter from an employer sponsoring the travel normally suffices as proof.

VI Requirements for a Transit Visa

All requirements listed under Paragraph V. However, copy of a ticket is required.
Two completely filled out application forms.
Two recent passport size pictures with the name written on the back. White background (No snapshots allowed).
A passport valid for at least 6 months.
Certified check or money order in the amount of $ 141.00. Personal checks are not accepted.
Proof of means of subsistence while in Angola ($ 100.00 per day).

VIII Additional Requirements for a Work Visa

Copy of a contract signed by the representative of the firm or institution employing, hiring or sponsoring the trip, stating specifically the job to be performed by applicant, the duration of the contract, and the fact that employer takes full financial responsibility for the applicant. Contract must be authenticated by a Public Notary and it must be addressed to the Consular services of the Embassy of Angola.
Two additional application forms

Two additional passport size pictures

Statement authenticated by a Public Notary indicating that applicant agrees to abide by the Angolan laws

Police Clearance authenticated by the Department of State stating that applicant has no pending criminal proceedings

Medical Certificate of health, including HIV test results authenticated by a Public Notary

Certified check or Money Order in the amount of $ 300.00.

Letter of presentation

Authenticated copy of the passport

Diploma or Certificate of Achievement

Work Contract

Curriculum Vitae

The complete process must in original and duplicate.
Authorization of the Ministry of Guard ship and Mapess- Ministry of Public Administration, Work and Social Security

The requirements listed above should not, in any form or shape, be considered all inclusive. The Consular office of the Embassy of Angola reserves the right to request additional information, if necessary.

For additional information in the United States, please call the Consular Section at (202) 452-1042 or 202 785 1156, or Fax: (202) 452 1043 or 202 822-9049.