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 Vaccination Control - It is necessary for the Vaccination Control station
to inspect the visitor's vaccination card. This takes place at the long wooden
counters in the centre of the hall. Your card together with your passport and
the entry forms you were given on the aircraft need to be handed to the
controlling person to be stamped. It is important that your vaccination card is
correct or you could be subjected to many hassles and possibly given the
injections you require on the spot by the attending Health officials. Your card will be returned with the entry forms stamped.
The visitor may now proceed to the immigration control point.
Immigration Control -
Join the queue marked "Estrangeiro" (Foreigners) and then submit your
passport with your relevant entry visa and the stamped immigration forms.
The visitor will be given back their passport and one immigration form with a stamp indicating
the permitted length of stay in Angola. This form will then need to be
re-submitted on departure with your passport.
Luggage Point
- Collection of your luggage can be a trying experience as large volumes of
baggage need to be accommodated. The whole process can last anything from a
half an hour to two or three hours depending on how lucky you are. (Remember
this if you have arranged for
someone to meet you at the airport)
Customs - All baggage
is subject to inspection by customs officials prior to leaving the airport
building.
Luggage control - After
leaving the customs area your luggage tags will be checked to confirm
ownership of the luggage. Ensure all baggage has the necessary tags and keep
your ticket handy with the controlling luggage stubs.
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Take care when leaving the airport as visitors can be swamped by "helpers" who expect to be paid.
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Keep a few small bills ($1) handy and make sure to pick only one or two people.
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Petty crime does sometimes occur so be aware of your valuables at all times.
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Remember smoking is prohibited in the airport building.
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Warning: Photography of any nature is strictly forbidden at the airport and surrounding area.
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The situation on the streets of Angola lends itself to
petty crime.
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The effects of war have left many Angolans living in
dire poverty with no shelter, food or water.
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High inflation and the lack of job opportunities make
petty crime the only way out to survive for some.
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Vehicle hijacking has also been known to happen.
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Attempts by some to extort bribes can also be a
problem.
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Don't drive around after dark in areas you are
unfamiliar with
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Lock your car doors and keep windows closed
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Don't leave valuables laying around in your hotel
room
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Always carry your documents with you i.e. your
drivers license, a copy of your passport, car papers and radio license
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Be aware of suspicious persons especially when
leaving shops or restaurants
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Don't walk unaccompanied in areas that are unfamiliar
to you or deserted, poorly lit areas
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Beware of driving around late at night and under the
influence of alcohol
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Beware that the taking of photographs in certain
areas and of government buildings will get your camera and or film
confiscated
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Always obey traffic regulations and don't get
involved in arguments with traffic officials
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Don't carry large sums of money on your person and
keep valuable out of plain sight
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