VPNs remain legal in Angola, with no government restrictions on their use or access. The Angolan government does not block or disrupt internet access or censor online content (1). However, users should be aware that authorities have expressed the capability to monitor digital communications, particularly for activists, journalists, and government critics who face heightened scrutiny.
Despite legal VPN use, Freedom House reports concerns about surveillance practices. Civil society organizations, government critics, and journalists allege monitoring of their social media activities and use of spyware to track communications (2). The government maintains no legal restrictions on internet services, though the broader human rights environment includes limitations on press freedom and assembly.
"The government did not restrict or disrupt access to the internet or censor online content."
While VPN technology faces no legal prohibitions, Angola's internet freedom environment has deteriorated with new surveillance legislation. The National Security Law enacted in 2024 allows government interference with telecommunications services without court approval in unspecified exceptional circumstances (1). Users can legally employ VPNs for privacy and security purposes without fear of prosecution for VPN use itself.
Source:
https://freedomhouse.org/country/angola/freedom-net/2025
https://2021-2025.state.gov/reports/2023-country-reports-on-human-rights-practices/angola/
Last updated: 01-11-2025 Disclaimer: This article does not provide legal advice. If you need legal advice, please contact an attorney directly.
