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Serviço de Migração e Estrangeiros

Controls entry and issues residence and work visas.

What this authority does

The SME administers Angolan immigration, including the work visa that must be sponsored by an Angolan employer and the residence card required for long stays.

Services for the public

  • Visas
  • Residence cards
  • Work authorisation
  • Border control

Before you contact this authority

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