Angola CNCA Application Guide

Angola CNCA Application Guide

This vital document — also called the ARC Number or CNCA — is a requirement for cargo clearance. The ARCCLA (Agência Reguladora de Certificação de Cargas e Logística de Angola) endorses the CNCA Loading Certificate, a mandate put forth by Angolan Customs Officials since 1994.

Required Documents

• Bill of Lading
• Commercial Invoice
• Packing List
• ARCCLA Form
• Freight Invoice（Required when the freight amount is not shown on the commercial invoice.）
• DU File（Required when the goods value exceeds USD 5,000.）

Application Timeline

• The CNCA certificate must be issued prior to cargo loading.
• The CNCA reference number must be validated and declared on the Bill of Lading (B/L).
• Usually 2 business days with complete documents.

Important Notes

• The DU document must be present if the goods value is over $5,000.
• The importer provides a D.U. document before applying for a CNCA certificate.
• Changes to the DU (Documento Único) after validation must be handled by the importer at destination.