Work Visa Renewal

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YPerera Member

Member since 21 July 2014

YPereraMember21 July 2014 15:50:50

Hi Everyone,

I have been in Angola since 2009, this is my second work visa (1st from 2009 to 2012), Aug 2013 - 2014. I need to renew it next month. Would like to know how long it takes for the renewal. Earlier renewals took between 2 - 4 weeks but since they change rules and regulations regularly not sure how long it will take now.

This is my 4th work visa, I heard that SME make it an issue to renew the 5th work visa as the candidate is eligible to apply for a residence visa after the 5th work visa (I have no intention).

Appreciate your advice on this.

Best rgds

YPerera

richard munjunga New member

Member since 06 March 2013

richard munjungaNew member22 July 2014 07:34:40

(Moderated: off topic + post your ad in the housing section pls)

lawpadam Member

Member since 17 January 2011

lawpadamMember04 August 2014 03:24:01

Work Visa renewal may take anywhere from 3 months to 3 years. That, was the status from 2008 to 2013.聽 Maybe there is a change now? I do not know. The immigration department is full of SHIT ad people wanting to make a fast buck.
Is it not your Company's responsibility to renew your Work Visa?
Good Luck.

YPerera Member

Member since 21 July 2014

YPereraMember04 August 2014 15:41:39

Hi lawpadam,

Yes its the companies responsibility but I just want to know the duration as we know things change in Angola all the time. In the past my visa renewals took between 2 to 5 weeks, which is not bad. Also need to have contacts inside SME to get things expedited. I hope the new person handling this from my company has the relevant contacts.

Rgds

YPerera