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Germany

History, modernity and fairy-tale castles

Creative Berlin, Bavarian Munich, the port city of Hamburg and romantic castles: Germany is a leading destination for business, trade fairs, studies and cultural tourism.

CapitalBerlin
LanguageGerman
CurrencyEuro (EUR)
Time differenceSame time as Kinshasa in winter, +1 hour in summer
From KinshasaWith one stopover, usually in Europe
ClimateTemperate: cold winters, pleasant summers

When to go?

May to September

The most pleasant time to travel.

Late September

Oktoberfest in Munich.

December

The famous Christmas markets.

Must-sees

Berlin — Germany
01

Berlin

The Brandenburg Gate, the Reichstag and the Berlin Wall.

Munich — Germany
02

Munich

Marienplatz and the Bavarian way of life.

Hamburg — Germany
03

Hamburg

The Speicherstadt, warehouses listed as a World Heritage Site.

Neuschwanstein Castle — Germany
04

Neuschwanstein Castle

The fairy-tale castle at the foot of the Alps.

Itinerary idea: 8 days in Germany

  1. 1

    Berlin (3 days)

  2. 2

    Train to Munich (2 days)

  3. 3

    Day trip to Neuschwanstein Castle (1 day)

  4. 4

    Hamburg (2 days)

Every trip is tailor-made to your dates, budget and wishes.

OUR PACKAGES

Schengen visa support

Essential
$400

A full review of the file you have prepared, with a written report of corrections and missing documents.

Complete
$900

Preparation from A to Z: profile analysis, exact document list, check of every document, form and appointment.

Premium
$1,500

Everything in Complete, plus handling of bookings, help taking out insurance, priority handling, interview preparation and follow-up. Flights, hotel and insurance are paid by you.

Orientation meeting: $50. File opening: $200, non-refundable, deducted from the package price (the $50 meeting fee is deducted from this $200). Our fees cover our support only: official fees (visa, application centre, insurance, translations), flights and accommodation are extra and paid by you. The decision rests solely with the consular authorities. See payment details

Study in Germany

Public universities with very low or no tuition fees in most federal states, and many programmes taught in English.

The key steps

  • Admission, often via the uni-assist platform
  • National study visa
  • Proof of funding, often through a blocked account
  • Compulsory health insurance

Requirements change: check them on official websites. Wanderlust supports you from orientation to settling in; admission is decided by the institutions and the visa by the competent authorities.

Formalities from the DRC

Congolese nationals need a short-stay Schengen visa, applied for from the country of main destination. Prepare your file several weeks in advance.

Entry requirements, fees and processing times change regularly: always check the latest information on official websites. Wanderlust helps you prepare your file; the decision rests solely with the competent authorities.

Read: Schengen visa from Kinshasa: the documents to prepare

Our advice

  • Germany hosts many trade fairs: book your hotel early during trade fair periods.
  • Regional trains and regional passes offer good savings.
  • Shops are generally closed on Sundays.

Ready to discover Germany?

Visa, flights, accommodation, transfers: we organise your trip from start to finish.