WHAT IS A VISA?
Overview
The Consular Section of the U.S. Embassy in Angola and Sao Tome and Principe is responsible for providing visa services to those seeking to enter the United States for a temporary period and for those wishing to take up indefinite or permanent residence in the United States.
Please visit our Global Support Services (GSS) website for the following information:
Contact us using our Visa Navigator for visa-related questions. Our Navigator provides a comprehensive overview of the nonimmigrant and immigrant visa application process, including information about diplomatic and official visas, interview waiver eligibility, the Diversity Visa Program, and services for American citizens.
Interview Waiver Program Information
Effective immediately, Angolan and Sao Tomean passport holders do not qualify for interview waiver.
Non Angolan and Sao Tomean passport holders whose visas B-1, B-2 or B1/B2 expired within the last 12 months may qualify for a waiver of the interview requirement. Find additional information from our Visa Navigator or please visit our Global Support Services (GSS) website.
Attention: The U.S. Embassy consular officer makes a final determination of Interview Waiver eligibility. Satisfying the below criteria for an Interview Waiver does not guarantee a waiver of interview.
Qualifying non-Angolan residents need to submit:
- A copy of their valid Angolan visa or
- A copy of their Angolan Residence Card
Visa Waiver Program
A citizen of a foreign country who seeks to enter the United States generally must first obtain a U.S. visa, which is placed in the traveler’s passport.
Certain international travelers may be eligible to travel to the United States without a visa under the Visa Waiver Program, which is administered by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).
The Visa section of this website is about U.S. visas for foreign citizens and nationals to travel to the United States.
Visit Travel.State.gov for additional information.
Note: U.S. citizens do not need a U.S. visa for travel to the United States. When planning travel abroad a U.S. citizen may need a visa issued by the embassy or consulate of the country they wish to visit.
What Type of Visa Do You Need?
For short-term visits to the United States (for tourism, business, education, and more), you can go directly to the online application (form DS-160). For immigrant visas, which are issued to foreign nationals who intend to live and work permanently in the United States, you can visit the U.S. citizenship and Immigration Services site for the relevant forms. If you are unsure what type of visa you need, please use the Visa Wizard below.
