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Money & duty free for Angola

Currency information: 

Kwanza (AOA) = 100 centimos. Notes are in denominations of AOA2000, 1000, 500, 200, 100, 50, 10 and 5. Coins are in denominations of AOA5, 2, 1.

Credit cards: 

Credit cards are not generally accepted. American Express, Diners Club and Visa enjoy limited acceptance. Some larger hotels and resturants in Luanda have started taking credit cards.

ATM: 

ATMs can be found in major towns and cities, especially in the capital city of Luanda, where there are many major banks and ATM machines. However, many do not accept foreign cards so taking cash is advisable.

Travellers cheques: 

Traveller's cheques are accepted.

Banking hours: 

Mon-Fri 0845-1600.

Currency restriction: 

All imported currency should be declared on arrival. The import of currency is limited to AOA15,000. The import of foreign currency is unlimited. The export of foreign currency is limited to US$5,000. It is illegal to attempt to carry local currency out of Angola.

Currency exchange: 

Money should be exchanged at official bureaux de change only, which can be found throughout the country, but particularly in Luanda (changing money on the black market is illegal). US Dollars are also widely accepted. Cash withdrawal is not possible.

Angola duty free

The following items may be imported into Angola without incurring customs duty:

• 400 cigarettes or 500g of cigars or other tobacco products.
• 2L of wine and 1L of spirits.
• 250mL of eau de toilette or 50mL of perfume, aftershave or similar.
• General items for personal use, gifts or souvenirs up to the value of US$500.

Banned imports: 

Firearms and ammunition; pornographic materials; plants originating in infected areas; gaming machines; pure alcohol (denatured); animals without corresponding certificates; dangerous medicines or foodstuffs; fiscal or postal stamps or valuables.

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