Moving to Albania from Angola

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Angola to Albania — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

If you moved from Angola to Albania, and you’d need to navigate life in Albanian.

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Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Angola to Albania.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

AO
4.1
AL
1.6
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

AO
15.0
AL
10.8

Albania performs significantly better than Angola across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

AO
$248
AL
$1,464
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

AO
2.4
AL
18.8

Albania generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Angola leads in healthcare spending per person.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

AO
60.0
AL
59.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

AO
0.7t
AL
1.8t

Angola generally does better on environment, though Albania leads in air pollution deaths.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

AO
0.4
AL
20.6
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

AO
1.9%
AL
4.8%

Albania generally does better on infrastructure, though Angola leads in water stress level.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

AO
14.6%
AL
11.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

AO
$7,200
AL
$18,100

Albania generally does better on employment & economy, though Angola leads in top income tax rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

AO
62.1 yrs
AL
79.5 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

AO
58.9
AL
10.8

Albania performs significantly better than Angola across all family life metrics.

Data: Direcção Nacional dos Impostos, Ministério das Finanças, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Angola and Albania. To live, work, or study long-term in Albania, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Albania's immigration authority.

Angola passport

Angola passport holder visiting Albania

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Angola passport holders need to apply for an e-Visa before travelling to Albania.
Albania passport

Albania passport holder visiting Angola

Visa Required
Albania passport holders need a visa to enter Angola.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Albania?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Albania has 20.6 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people. The real questions are legal: digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.

Is Albania safe for expats?

Albania performs significantly better than Angola across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Albania is 1.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 4.1 in Angola.

How is healthcare in Albania compared to Angola?

Albania generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Angola leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 18.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Albania, compared to 2.4 in Angola. Albania scores 64 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Angola: 37).

What language do they speak in Albania?

The official language in Albania is Albanian. In Angola, the official language is Portuguese.

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At a Glance

AO AL
Population 34,795,287 3,095,344
Currency Angolan Kwanza (AOA) Albanian Lek (ALL)
Languages Portuguese Albanian
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +244 +355
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112