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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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