angola

Restricted

travel approval

high

travel security risk

B

healthcare infrastructure and disease risk

travel requirements

Business travel to Angola requires approval from appropriate SASBU managers. All travelers must take the following actions:

Get approval from appropriate SASBU manager
Forward a copy of the approval to CWT or their designated travel agent prior to tickets being issued
Ensure their SASBU sponsors coordinate their transportation arrangements; which include airport arrival, departure, and transit to and from housing and work locations
The use of vehicles for hire and public transportation is prohibited
All employees must always carry a valid passport and visa with them while traveling in country
All travelers must follow CABGOC Security protocols, which include a detailed Security Orientation/ briefing on arrival in country for first time visitors
- Schedule the security orientation through your sponsor or contact the Luanda Security Superintendent or Luanda Security Specialist (contact shown below)

The healthcare infrastructure and disease risk level for Ambriz, Cabinda, Lobito, Luanda, Porto Amboim, and Soyo is B. Please consult with Health and Medical prior to travel.

contacts

Click on the link below for all location specific contacts to support travel coordination, approvals, security and medical questions. Please save this information before you travel.

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security risks

Crime, including violent crime, is common in Luanda, and incidents have occurred in the area surrounding Chevron’s office. Armed robberies occur on a relatively frequent basis. Kidnapping for ransom is a known risk, but generally does not target foreigners.

Malongo Camp is located in the province of Cabinda, where an armed separatist group, the Front for the Liberation of the Enclave of Cabinda (FLEC), has a history of armed attacks. FLEC has been largely dormant since 2010, but elements of the group are still operational and occasionally clash with security forces in interior areas of the north-east.

Landmines remain present in some parts of the country, and travelers should pay careful attention to signs denoting affected areas.

healthcare infrastructure and disease risks

The Chevron healthcare infrastructure and disease risk level for Angola is B. Click here for International SOS health guidance.

It is critical to know your health risks, symptoms and actions to take should you feel ill during or after your time in Africa: Malaria prevention expectations, critical information and contacts.

Malaria Risk Management

Contact your local Chevron Medical Clinic first while in a high-risk region. After your travels or where no Chevron clinic is available, contact ISOS toll free 24 hours a day, seven days a week: U.S. +1-215-942-8226; Americas Region +52-55-4166-2808; Europe +44-20-8762-8008; Asia +65-6338-7800, if you experience any symptoms such as fever, chills, nausea, fatigue or sweats.

guidance

Visitors to Angola should exercise high levels of caution and situational awareness and take the following precautions:

Avoid displaying cash, electronics, and jewelry
Limit their movements, especially after dark
Use reliable private or company car services for transportation; the use of vehicles for hire and public transportation is prohibited
Avoid political demonstrations and other gatherings, which sometimes turn violent
It is illegal for visitors to take photographs of military and security sites, including of government buildings
Monitor media and local information sources
Minimize your profile by not displaying Chevron-related logos on your belongings
Be prepared for additional security measures and potential travel disruptions
All staff should ensure that their contact details are up to date before travel to Angola

Employees should be aware that information security risks can be greater during travel, as third parties present in foreign countries may monitor communications and transmissions.

Employees are advised to avoid communications on sensitive matters and to travel with as little sensitive information as possible.

	travel approval level	description
	Not Restricted	No Global Security travel restrictions.
	Restricted	Travel requires authorization from Global Security and/or local business unit management.

	travel security risk levels	description
	Low	Low levels of non-violent crime may be present in business and tourist districts, hotels or other locations frequented by travelers, but violent crime is infrequent. Terrorist groups have limited operational capabilities or security and emergency services have the capacity to detect or adequately respond to a potential attack. Protests are mostly non-violent and rarely disrupt regular commerce, transportation and business operations. Industrial action and transport disruption are infrequent.
	Elevated	Crime is not pervasive, but non-violent and violent crime could impact visitors. Periodic political unrest, protests, and/or sporadic acts of terrorism occur, but are unlikely to directly impact business travelers. The capacity of security and emergency services and infrastructure varies. Industrial action can disrupt travel.
	High	Crime and terrorism pose significant direct or incidental risks to travelers. Anti-government or anti-western demonstrations may be commonplace or violent and could delay or prevent travel. Parts of the country are inaccessible or off-limits to the traveler.
	Critical	Violent crime and/or terrorism is pervasive and is directed at travelers. Political instability, domestic conflict and/or violent civil unrest pose significant risks. There is a high risk of arbitrary detention. Large parts of the country are inaccessible to foreigners.

	levels	description
	A	Health care infrastructure is well developed, and site is often used as a referral center. It has competent care in English in most or all sub-specialties, including non-clinical adjuncts such as speech therapy, developmental needs, etc. Endemic diseases are well controlled or not significant. Chevron maintains or has ready access to health care resources. Business travelers should strongly consider consulting with Global Health and Medical prior to travel.
	B	Health care infrastructure is partially/poorly developed and not always available. Advanced care is on an emergency-only basis because of concerns about access, competence, communications in English, medical culture, follow up, hygiene, etc. or care is available for basic needs and sometimes for diagnostics only. Few or no non-clinical adjunctive care resources are present. Endemic diseases may be present with irregular or poor control. Chevron has limited or no internal health support and relies on limited external health care resources or external health resources are unreliable. Business travelers should strongly consider consulting with Global Health and Medical prior to travel.