Angola citizenship test: requirements and civics quiz
Angola has no published official citizenship test question list. This page explains what naturalisation requires, links to the official source, and offers a free 15-question general civics quiz for learning. The quiz is not an official exam.
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Is there an official Angola citizenship test? We have not found a published official question list. Naturalisation requirements are summarised below with a link to the official source. The quiz on this page is a general civics quiz for learning and is not linked to any official process.
Does Angola have a citizenship test? How naturalisation works
Last reviewed: October 15, 2026 · Checked against the official source linked on this page.
Naturalisation in Angola is governed by the Nationality Law of 2016 (Lei n.º 2/16). Applicants must be adults with at least ten years of legal residence, have sufficient knowledge of Portuguese, show a genuine link to the national community and an adequate knowledge of the rights and duties under the Constitution, and have no serious criminal convictions. The implementing regulations say applicants sit oral or written exams, including on Angola’s national symbols and history, but we have not found any published details of the exam format.
This is a civics practice quiz, not the official exam. It covers Angola’s Constitution and institutions, its history from the Kingdom of Kongo to independence and peace, and its geography and national symbols. Always confirm current requirements with the Angolan authorities.
| Official citizenship test | No. Angola has no published citizenship knowledge test. Naturalisation requirements still apply; see below and the official source. |
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| How naturalisation works | Naturalisation applicants take oral or written exams on Portuguese and on Angola's national symbols and history, but no official format is published. |
| Language requirement | Sufficient knowledge of Portuguese is required and is assessed by exam |
| Who it applies to | Adults applying for Angolan nationality by naturalisation. |
Topics in the general civics quiz
- Government and lawThe 2010 Constitution, the National Assembly, the official language and the 2016 Nationality Law.5 questions
- HistoryQueen Njinga, the liberation struggle from 1961, independence on 11 November 1975 and peace in 2002.5 questions
- Geography, culture and symbolsLuanda, Cabinda, the kwanza, the national flag, Mbanza Kongo and the giant sable antelope.5 questions
Sample questions
Answer: Luanda. Luanda, on the Atlantic coast, is Angola's capital and largest city.
Answer: 11 November 1975. Angola became independent from Portugal on 11 November 1975, now celebrated as National Independence Day.
Answer: Kwanza. Angola's currency is the kwanza, named after the Kwanza River.
How to prepare
Practise Portuguese regularly, since language knowledge is tested as part of naturalisation.
Learn Angola's national symbols, including the flag, emblem and anthem 'Angola Avante'.
Study key dates such as 4 February 1961, 11 November 1975 and the end of the war in 2002.
Read the main rights and duties set out in the 2010 Constitution.
Angola citizenship FAQ
Does Angola have a citizenship test?
Yes, in a sense. The Nationality Law requires knowledge of Portuguese and of the Angolan nation, and the regulations provide for oral or written exams, but no official question format or pass mark has been published.
How long must I live in Angola before applying?
The 2016 Nationality Law requires at least ten years of legal residence in Angola.
Where are applications made in Angola?
Under the regulations, applications are filed with the civil registry office for your area of residence and are decided by the minister responsible for justice.
Is this Angola quiz the official exam?
No. It is a civics practice quiz to help you prepare. The real exam is set by the Angolan authorities.