Angola travel advice: FCDO advises against all but essential travel to parts
The UK FCDO advises against all but essential travel to Cabinda Province (except Cabinda city) and within 1km of the DRC border in Lunda Norte Province due to separatist attacks, kidnap risk, and insecurity.
Impact and considerations
Business travelers should note security risks in parts of Angola, especially Cabinda Province and border areas, which may affect personnel safety and business continuity.
Key points
- FCDO advises against all but essential travel to Cabinda Province, except Cabinda city.
- Avoid non-essential travel within 1km of the DRC border in Lunda Norte Province.
- Separatist groups may target foreigners; kidnap risk exists.
- Border areas have poor conditions, insecurity, and banditry.
Sources and time
- Primary source
- UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
- Other sources
- 0
- First source publication
- 28 May 2026, 18:50
- Page published
- 12 Aug 2026, 14:27
- Last updated
- 28 May 2026, 18:50
- Original links
- FCDO Travel Advice：Angola travel advice (opens in a new tab)Primary source · en · Published 28 May 2026, 18:50