Moving to Poland from Angola

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Angola to Poland, and you’d need to navigate life in Polish. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Warsaw averages 55°F vs 82°F in Luanda, making it significantly cooler.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

How many people actually move from Angola to Poland, based on official data.

Moved in 2021
58 ↓ 26% vs 2020

people moved from Angola to Poland · OECD (latest data available)

Who's moving to Poland?

Top countries of origin for Poland's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

AO
4.1
PL
0.7
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

AO
15.0
PL
6.5

Poland performs significantly better than Angola across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

AO
$248
PL
$3,939
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

AO
2.4
PL
33.9

Angola generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Poland leads in doctors per 10,000 people.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

AO
60.0
PL
41.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

AO
0.7t
PL
7.6t

Angola generally does better on environment, though Poland 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
PL
23.0
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

AO
1.9%
PL
32.1%

Poland 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%
PL
2.9%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

AO
$7,200
PL
$44,100

Poland 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
PL
78.8 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

AO
58.9
PL
4.2

Poland 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

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Luanda Rain: 0.0 in/yr (0 mm)
82° / 72°F

Avg. annual high / low

Warsaw Rain: 20.9 in/yr (532 mm)
55° / 40°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Luanda Warsaw
Jan–Mar 86°/76°F (30°/24°C) 38°/26°F (3°/-3°C)
Apr–Jun 83°/73°F (28°/23°C) 66°/46°F (19°/8°C)
Jul–Sep 76°/67°F (24°/19°C) 72°/53°F (22°/12°C)
Oct–Dec 82°/73°F (28°/23°C) 44°/33°F (7°/1°C)
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Month Luanda Warsaw
Jan 85°/75°F (29.5°/23.9°C) 33°/24°F (0.7°/-4.4°C)
Feb 87°/76°F (30.5°/24.7°C) 36°/25°F (2.1°/-3.9°C)
Mar 87°/76°F (30.7°/24.6°C) 44°/30°F (6.9°/-0.9°C)
Apr 86°/76°F (30.2°/24.3°C) 57°/38°F (13.9°/3.6°C)
May 84°/74°F (28.8°/23.3°C) 68°/47°F (19.8°/8.6°C)
Jun 78°/69°F (25.7°/20.3°C) 72°/53°F (22.1°/11.6°C)
Jul 75°/66°F (23.9°/18.7°C) 76°/57°F (24.6°/13.7°C)
Aug 75°/66°F (23.9°/18.8°C) 75°/55°F (23.9°/13.0°C)
Sep 78°/68°F (25.4°/20.2°C) 65°/48°F (18.4°/9.0°C)
Oct 80°/72°F (26.8°/22.0°C) 55°/40°F (12.8°/4.7°C)
Nov 83°/74°F (28.4°/23.3°C) 43°/33°F (5.9°/0.5°C)
Dec 83°/74°F (28.6°/23.4°C) 35°/26°F (1.6°/-3.1°C)

Data: Institute of Meteorology and Water Management Institute of Meteorology and Water Management

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Angola passport

Angola passport holder visiting Poland

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

Poland passport holder visiting Angola

Visa Free
Poland passport holders can enter Angola without a visa.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Poland?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Poland has 23.0 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 Poland safe for expats?

Poland performs significantly better than Angola across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Poland is 0.7 per 100,000 people, compared to 4.1 in Angola.

How is healthcare in Poland compared to Angola?

Angola generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Poland leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 33.9 doctors per 10,000 people in Poland, compared to 2.4 in Angola. Poland scores 82 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Angola: 37).

What's the weather like in Poland compared to Angola?

The average high temperature in Warsaw is 55°F, compared to 82°F in Luanda. Warsaw receives around 20.9 in of rainfall per year.

What language do they speak in Poland?

The official language in Poland is Polish. In Angola, the official language is Portuguese.

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At a Glance

AO PL
Population 34,795,287 38,093,101
Currency Angolan Kwanza (AOA) Polish Zloty (PLN)
Languages Portuguese Polish
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +244 +48
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112