Shipping and Removals in Angola

Organising smooth shipping and removals in Angola is key to starting the expat experience off on the right foot. It's possible to ship to Angola by sea, land, or air, depending on where you're moving from. Air is the recommended option. Though expensive, it's by far the most efficient way of getting your personal and household goods into Angola.

Shipping by sea in Angola

While sending items to Angola by sea is much cheaper than air freight, it takes longer, and means contending with port inefficiencies. This includes issues such as congestion, processing and paperwork constraints, and clearance delays.

Customs clearance in Angola is complicated, and if you are shipping many goods to Angola, it’s best to hire an international clearing agent. We also recommend purchasing comprehensive insurance for your goods, though it’s best to go with an external insurance company rather than with the removals company’s insurance option.

Shipping pets to Angola

Shipping pets to Angola can be a long and involved process, but the country is overall a pet-friendly destination. Most pets will have to be transported as cargo, but small pets may be allowed in the cabin depending on the airline you’re travelling with.

There are several requirements for bringing your pets to Angola:

• All pets must be microchipped with an ISO-compliant chip.
• They must be vaccinated against rabies at least four to 11 months before the trip to Angola.
• You must produce a veterinary health certificate from a vet in your country of origin dated no more than 14 days before travel.
• You must acquire an import permit from the relevant Angolan authority.

We recommend carrying the import permit and health certificate with you, as Angolan officials may need to see them.