Customs Information
Customs Information
It is the responsibility of Customs to control goods entering and exiting Angola, including luggage carried by travelers (passengers and crew). For this reason there is a double channel system for clearing and checking passengers' luggage. They are designated as Red and Green Channels.
Red Channel- Goods to Declare
Travelers carrying luggage with goods subject to payment of duties and other custom tariffs must voluntarily and consciously declare them to the customs officer on duty or simply go through the red channel. If you are unsure, go through the red channel and query a customs agent. Inaccurate or false declarations are liable to penalties stipulated under Article 12 of Executive decree no. 27/02 of July 5.
Green Channel- Nothing to Declare
Travelers who do not have anything to declare should walk through the green channel.
The following articles are also considered to be items for personal use - only one of each item is authorized:
• Up to 400 cigarettes or manufactured tobacco. 500 cigars or up to 500 grams of cigarillos
• Up to 1 litre of liquor. 40% proof
• 2 litres of fortified, sparkling or table wine
• Up to 250 mls of eau de toilette, aftershave or similar products
• Up to 50 mls of perfume
• Personal belongings such as clothing, trousers, jewels (new or used) as well as presents or souvenirs purchased for less than the equivalent to USD 1,000
• Travelers under 18 years of age are not permitted to import cigarettes, tobacco products or alcoholic drinks.
The following articles are also considered to be items for personal use - only one of each item is authorized:
• Photo camera or portable video camera
• Mini portable TV sets
• Mini portable hi-fi system
• Cellular or mobile phone
• Laptop
• Calculator
• Pushchair
• Wheelchair
Articles such as TV sets, VCDs or DVDs, hi-fi systems, computers, ovens, gas cookers, microwaves, freezers, refrigerators or any other item not included above are not classified as items for personal use but as electrical appliances or furniture, subject to payment of duties and other customs tariffs.