Republic of Angola · residence general · Leads to settlement
Permanent Residence Card
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Angola permanent resident-card fee category for people who have reached a qualifying residence basis and need SME resident-card processing.
- Processing time
- SME provides public contact and account channels, but the reviewed public pages do not publish a standard permanent-card processing target.
- Government fees
- The official migration-act fee decree lists Cartao de Residencia Permanente at AOA 30,500 and renewal of the permanent residence card at AOA 15,250.
- Typical duration
- The reviewed public source set does not publish a standard permanent-card validity period; confirm grant and renewal timing through SME.
- Sponsorship required
- No
- Leads to permanent residency
- Yes
In short
As of 27 June 2026, the Permanent Residence Card for Republic of Angola is an unsponsored Angola immigration route. Sources: official Republic of Angola government pages, reviewed 27 June 2026.
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What is the Permanent Residence Card in Republic of Angola?
Permanent Residence Card is an unsponsored Angola route. Indicative government fees are The official migration-act fee decree lists Cartao de Residencia Permanente at AOA 30,500 and renewal of the permanent residence card at AOA 15,250; indicative processing time is SME provides public contact and account channels, but the reviewed public pages do not publish a standard permanent-card processing target; typical duration is The reviewed public source set does not publish a standard permanent-card validity period; confirm grant and renewal timing through SME. This route can lead to permanent residence.
Verified against Servico de Migracao e Estrangeiros, Angola on 27 June 2026.
Overview
SME publishes foreigner law, regulation and migration-fee decrees through its legislation page. The migration-act fee decree lists Cartao de Residencia Permanente and renewal fee lines, separate from temporary resident-card and visa fee categories. The reviewed public pages do not expose a complete permanent-residence eligibility checklist outside the account/legal source set, so applicants should confirm qualifying residence history, status basis, local registration, identity and renewal evidence directly with SME before relying on this route.
Additional sources
Primary source
SME legislation page - foreigner law, regulation and fee decrees ↗ · Servico de Migracao e Estrangeiros, Angola
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Primary source
SME foreign user registration - request and monitor visa ↗ · Servico de Migracao e Estrangeiros, Angola
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Primary source
Presidential Decree 20/19 - consular migration fees ↗ · Servico de Migracao e Estrangeiros, Angola
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Eligibility
Typical criteria
- ✓The applicant has a qualifying residence basis confirmed by SME for permanent resident-card processing.Servico de Migracao e Estrangeiros, Angola ↗
- ✓The applicant can produce identity, residence-history and status evidence requested by the current checklist.Servico de Migracao e Estrangeiros, Angola ↗
- ✓Any renewal or card-replacement step is handled before expiry.Servico de Migracao e Estrangeiros, Angola ↗
- ✓The applicant confirms fees and filing location through SME before payment.Servico de Migracao e Estrangeiros, Angola ↗
Common blockers
- !The applicant has only a visa category and has not confirmed eligibility for a permanent resident card.Servico de Migracao e Estrangeiros, Angola ↗
- !Residence-history, identity or status evidence is incomplete.Servico de Migracao e Estrangeiros, Angola ↗
- !The applicant assumes a fee line proves eligibility without SME confirmation.Servico de Migracao e Estrangeiros, Angola ↗
Typical evidence
- ·Passport or identity evidence required by SME.Servico de Migracao e Estrangeiros, Angola ↗
- ·Existing residence, visa, card or status history evidence requested by the current checklist.Servico de Migracao e Estrangeiros, Angola ↗
- ·Address, registration, family, work, investment or other basis documents if requested.Servico de Migracao e Estrangeiros, Angola ↗
- ·Fee-payment proof and renewal evidence where applicable.Servico de Migracao e Estrangeiros, Angola ↗
Application pathway
Check the route fit
Confirm with SME that the applicant is eligible for permanent resident-card processing.
Build the evidence pack
Prepare residence-history, identity and basis-specific evidence requested by the current checklist.
Submit through the official channel
Submit through the official SME channel or office route identified by SME.
After approval
Track card validity, renewal timing and any status conditions after issue.
Official application links
Where to actually go next
These are the official pages to use for this route. Open them before preparing documents: the forms, fees, appointment systems, and sponsor steps can change without warning.
- FeesApplicantCheck the migration-act fee decree ↗
Use this official Angola source to confirm the current filing channel, evidence list and fee position for check the migration-act fee decree.
Servico de Migracao e Estrangeiros, Angola · verified
- Official guidanceApplicantRead the SME legislation page ↗
Use this official Angola source to confirm the current filing channel, evidence list and fee position for read the sme legislation page.
Servico de Migracao e Estrangeiros, Angola · verified
- Official guidanceApplicantContact SME for resident-card confirmation ↗
Use this official Angola source to confirm the current filing channel, evidence list and fee position for contact sme for resident-card confirmation.
Servico de Migracao e Estrangeiros, Angola · verified
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Frequently asked questions
Does the fee decree prove eligibility?+
No. It proves that permanent resident-card and renewal fee categories are published. Eligibility still needs SME confirmation under the current rules.
What fee is listed?+
The migration-act fee decree lists Cartao de Residencia Permanente at AOA 30,500 and renewal at AOA 15,250.
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Primary source: Servico de Migracao e Estrangeiros, Angola
Last checked: 27 June 2026