Moving to Angola from Guinea

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What to Expect

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

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

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

Living there in 2020
18,142 ↑ 96% vs 2015

people born in Guinea live in Angola · UN DESA

Who's moving to Angola?

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

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

GN
37.4
AO
15.0

Angola performs significantly better than Guinea across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

GN
$169
AO
$248
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

GN
0.2
AO
2.4

Guinea generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Angola 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

GN
94.0
AO
60.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

GN
0.4t
AO
0.7t

Guinea generally does better on environment, though Angola 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

GN
0.0
AO
0.4
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

GN
1.4%
AO
1.9%

Guinea generally does better on infrastructure, though Angola leads in broadband per 100 people.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

GN
5.3%
AO
14.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

GN
$4,000
AO
$7,200

Angola generally does better on employment & economy, though Guinea leads in unemployment rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

GN
63.9 yrs
AO
62.1 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

GN
49.6
AO
58.9

Guinea generally does better on family life, though Angola leads in education spending.

Data: Ministry of Economy and Finance, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Conakry Rain: 146.9 in/yr (3730 mm)
88° / 74°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Conakry Luanda
Jan–Mar 89°/74°F (32°/23°C) 86°/76°F (30°/24°C)
Apr–Jun 89°/75°F (32°/24°C) 83°/73°F (28°/23°C)
Jul–Sep 84°/74°F (29°/23°C) 76°/67°F (24°/19°C)
Oct–Dec 88°/74°F (31°/24°C) 82°/73°F (28°/23°C)
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Month Conakry Luanda
Jan 89°/72°F (31.6°/22.3°C) 85°/75°F (29.5°/23.9°C)
Feb 89°/74°F (31.9°/23.2°C) 87°/76°F (30.5°/24.7°C)
Mar 90°/75°F (32.2°/24.1°C) 87°/76°F (30.7°/24.6°C)
Apr 90°/76°F (32.3°/24.6°C) 86°/76°F (30.2°/24.3°C)
May 89°/76°F (31.9°/24.6°C) 84°/74°F (28.8°/23.3°C)
Jun 87°/74°F (30.3°/23.6°C) 78°/69°F (25.7°/20.3°C)
Jul 84°/74°F (28.8°/23.1°C) 75°/66°F (23.9°/18.7°C)
Aug 83°/74°F (28.4°/23.1°C) 75°/66°F (23.9°/18.8°C)
Sep 85°/74°F (29.5°/23.2°C) 78°/68°F (25.4°/20.2°C)
Oct 87°/74°F (30.4°/23.2°C) 80°/72°F (26.8°/22.0°C)
Nov 89°/75°F (31.4°/24.1°C) 83°/74°F (28.4°/23.3°C)
Dec 89°/74°F (31.8°/23.3°C) 83°/74°F (28.6°/23.4°C)

Data: Agence Nationale de la Météorologie Agence Nationale de la Météorologie

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Guinea 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.

Guinea passport

Guinea passport holder visiting Angola

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

Angola passport holder visiting Guinea

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

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?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Angola has 0.4 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 Angola safe for expats?

Angola performs significantly better than Guinea across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Angola compared to Guinea?

Guinea 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 0.2 in Guinea. Angola scores 37 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Guinea: 40).

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

The average high temperature in Luanda is 82°F, compared to 88°F in Conakry. Luanda receives around 0.0 in of rainfall per year, while Conakry gets 146.9 in.

What language do they speak in Angola?

The official language in Angola is Portuguese. In Guinea, the official language is French.

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At a Glance

GN AO
Population 13,237,832 34,795,287
Currency Guinean Franc (GNF) Angolan Kwanza (AOA)
Languages French Portuguese
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +224 +244
Time zones 1 1