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DFAT advice for Angola

When travelling to Angola, you should always get travel insurance in case the worst happens. To help you ensure you travel safely, we have included the travel advice from the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade for Angola.

Angola overall		This Advice is current for Friday, 05 December 2008.
Be alert to own security	Exercise caution	High degree of caution	Reconsider your need to travel	Do not travel
Luanda
Be alert to own security	Exercise caution	High degree of caution	Reconsider your need to travel	Do not travel

This advice has been reviewed and reissued. It contains new information in the Summary and under Safety and Security: Crime (update) and Money and Valuables (US currency), and Entry and Exit Requirements (visa requirements). The overall level of the advice has not changed.

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Summary

• We advise you to reconsider your need to travel to Angola, with the exception of the capital Luanda, because of the high risk of civil unrest and criminal violence.
• You should avoid large public gatherings and street demonstrations as they may turn violent.
• Landmines are a risk throughout Angola outside major cities.
• There have been reports of violent incidents against foreigners in Cabinda and North and South Lunda Provinces.
• We advise you to exercise a high degree of caution in Luanda because of the risk of civil unrest and criminal violence.
• The Australian Consulate in Angola is not operating at this time. The Australian Embassy in Zimbabwe provides consular assistance to Australians in Angola.
• Given the high risk of civil unrest and criminal violence, we strongly recommend that you register your travel and contact details with us, so we can contact you in an emergency.
• Be a smart traveller. Before heading overseas:
  • organise comprehensive travel insurance and check what circumstances and activities are not covered by your policy
  • subscribe to this travel advice to receive free email updates each time it's reissued.

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Because we don't know your financial needs, we can't advise if this insurance will suit you. You should consider your needs and read the PDS before making a decision to buy insurance, to download a copy of the FSG and PDS click here.