On Aug 15, 4:02*pm, "Gerald Oliver Swift" wrote:
Seems pretty straight forward applying for an Angolan visa in the UK.
Seehttp://www.angola.org.uk/visa_ordinary.htm
No different in fact than applying for a Russian visa.

I'm in Canada, but I can't imagine that makes much of a difference.
You're right to compare it to a Russian visa as they both have the
same letter of invitation requirements. That's one thing I'm a little
concerned on, does that mean someone I know who lives there can simply
invite me? Even though I will stay at one of the best hotels (or
should I say, one of the only hotels in Luanda). The only other way I
can see getting the letter of invitation is to join some kind of tour.
I'll consider it, but it's bound to be prohibitively expensive. I've
already been looking at tours within Namibia and to Botswana/Zimbabwe.
I was hoping only to spend three days in Luanda before flying home.

I guess what you're saying is Russian visa has the same problems, you
need exiting plane ticket (they might require an entry one too to
confirm your arrival date). I never went to Russia because of the
complications with getting a visa and booking travel there. I'm hoping
that I won't have to pass up Angola for the same reason. Anyone ever
hear of someone being refused the visa after they meet all the
requirements and apply? (And purchased plane tickets).

Cheers,
S.