COVID travel health notice for all travellers. Last updated: September 18, ET. Exercise a high degree of caution in Angola due to high levels of crime throughout the country, as well as the presence of landmines and unexploded ordnance on roads and bridges in certain areas.
Avoid non-essential travel to the provinces of Cabinda and Lunda Norte due to security concerns. Because these areas are not easily accessible, the ability of the High Commission of Canada to Mozambique, in Maputo, and the Consulate of Canada in Luanda to offer assistance is severely limited or non-existent. Back to top. Since June , demonstrations due to economic pressures, including inflation, have occurred.
Demonstrations are expected to continue. Even peaceful demonstrations can turn violent at any time. They can also lead to disruptions to traffic and public transportation. More about mass gatherings large-scale events. Militant groups claiming independence are active in this province and clashes with security forces are possible. Murders, kidnappings and sexual assaults occur and foreigners have been targeted.
These militant groups have indicated their intention to continue to conduct attacks on foreigners. The presence of foreigners in diamond-producing Lunda Norte may create tension. Security forces engaged in the expulsion of illegal diamond miners may be suspicious of foreign observers. The presence of diamonds increases levels of crime. Travellers may be asked for a letter from their employer, an organization or an individual explaining the reasons for their travel.
Crime is a concern throughout the country, including in the capital, Luanda, where it is a regular occurrence. Areas frequented by foreigners are often targeted. Violent crime has been on the rise since the beginning of Do not walk around Luanda after dark. Muggings particularly for mobile phones and armed robberies occur. Groups of criminals may watch you withdraw money, possibly from inside the building, then use cellphones to coordinate a robbery, even in broad daylight.
