Moving to Angola from Democratic Republic of the Congo
What to Expect
A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Democratic Republic of the Congo to Angola — from daily expenses to quality of life.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
Real numbers on people moving from Democratic Republic of the Congo to Angola, and how the trend has changed.
people born in Democratic Republic of the Congo live in Angola · UN DESA
Who's moving to Angola?
Top countries of origin for Angola's foreign-born residents.
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1.90,444
Democratic Republic of the Congo
- 18,142
- 12,644
- 9,215
- 6,852
- 6,295
Key Indicator Comparison
How Democratic Republic of the Congo and Angola stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
Angola performs significantly better than Democratic Republic of the Congo across all safety metrics.
How's the healthcare?
annual government + private spending per person
affects wait times and access to care
WHO index from 0–100 measuring essential service access
share of adults with obesity
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Democratic Republic of the Congo generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Angola leads in doctors per 10,000 people.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Democratic Republic of the Congo generally does better on environment, though Angola leads in air pollution deaths.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
annual consumption — reflects grid capacity
share of households with internet
Angola generally does better on infrastructure, though Democratic Republic of the Congo leads in water stress level.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
share of people below the poverty line
Angola generally does better on employment & economy, though Democratic Republic of the Congo leads in unemployment rate.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better
government spending on education as % of GDP
percentage of adults who can read and write
Democratic Republic of the Congo generally does better on family life, though Angola leads in life expectancy.
Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Democratic Republic of the Congo and Angola. To live, work, or study long-term in Angola, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Angola's immigration authority.
Democratic Republic of the Congo passport holder visiting Angola
Visa Required
Angola passport holder visiting Democratic Republic of the Congo
Visa Online (e-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 Angola?
With 0.4 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Angola can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Democratic Republic of the Congo and Angola.
Is Angola safe for expats?
Angola performs significantly better than Democratic Republic of the Congo across all safety metrics.
How is healthcare in Angola compared to Democratic Republic of the Congo?
Democratic Republic of the Congo generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Angola leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 2.4 doctors per 10,000 people in Angola, compared to 1.9 in Democratic Republic of the Congo. Angola scores 37 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Democratic Republic of the Congo: 42).
What language do they speak in Angola?
The official language in Angola is Portuguese. In Democratic Republic of the Congo, the official languages are French, Kikongo, Lingala, Swahili and Tshiluba.
