- Purchase the complete Expat Arrivals Angola Guide (PDF)
When considering a move to a new city, there is nothing more useful than hearing real life stories and experiences from other expats who are living there. We'd love to hear about your expat experiences. Please contact us if you are living or have lived in Angola and would like to share your story.
Youmna is a Lebanese expat who moved to Angola with her husband in 2009. They live in the country’s sprawling capital, Luanda, and like most expats living in the city, moved there because of her husband’s job. Read more about Youmna's expat life in Luanda. |
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Chris Neal, a British expat living in Angola, is for the most part nonchalant about life in a city with such a high expat-hardship rating and cost of living. Read about his expat experience in Luanda. |
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Not every expat experience is a good one – this anonymous interviewee lets loose about Luanda and what expats can expect from life in a country still recovering from 27 years of civil war. This engaging expat experience is a must-read for future assignees. |
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Monique Simons is a South African expat living in Luanda. Read about her experiences of living in Angola, as she talks stoically about the difficulties she has faced since her relocation from south of the border. |
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Linda, an American expat living in Luanda, makes MacGyver look mainstream. She wages war with malaria, boldly combats the constant potential of power outage and generally makes the best of anything and everything in Angola. If ever there was an expat experience positioned to give you insight about your voyage abroad, it's this one. |
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Are you an expat living in Angola?
Expat Arrivals is looking for locals to contribute to this guide, and answer forum questions from others planning their move to Angola. Please contact us if you'd like to contribute.
Expat Health Insurance
Cigna Global
If you’re thinking about taking out private health insurance, our trusted partner Cigna Global is very aware of all the difficulties that expats can face when it comes to healthcare in a new location, so they have created a range of international health insurance plans specifically designed for expats, which you can tailor exactly to the needs and ensure access to quality care for you and your family.
Moving Companies
Moving Internationally?
Sirelo has a network of more than 500 international removal companies that can move your furniture and possessions to your new home. By filling in a form, you’ll get up to 5 quotes from recommended movers. This service is free of charge and will help you select an international moving company that suits your needs and budget.