Rio de Janeiro and its Christ the Redeemer, the Iguaçu Falls, the colourful streets of Salvador de Bahia and the Amazon rainforest: Brazil, a land of celebration and nature, shares a history and a culture with Central Africa that will delight Congolese travellers.
When to go?
Southern summer: beaches, heat and Carnival (February or March).
Fewer crowds and gentler prices, ideal for Rio and Iguaçu.
The dry season, the best time for the Amazon.
Must-sees
Rio de Janeiro
Christ the Redeemer, Sugarloaf Mountain and Copacabana beach.
The Iguaçu Falls
More than 250 waterfalls on the border with Argentina.
Salvador de Bahia
The Pelourinho, capoeira and the heart of Afro-Brazilian culture.
The Amazon
River cruises and nights in a lodge, departing from Manaus.
Itinerary idea: 12 days in Brazil
- 1
Rio de Janeiro (4 days)
- 2
Flight to the Iguaçu Falls (2 days)
- 3
Salvador de Bahia (3 days)
- 4
Manaus and the Amazon (3 days)
Every trip is tailor-made to your dates, budget and wishes.
Formalities from the DRC
Congolese nationals need a visitor visa (VIVIS) for Brazil, valid for a stay of up to 90 days. The application is made online, then the file is submitted in person by the traveller at the consular section of the Embassy of Brazil in Kinshasa (Crown Tower, avenue Batetela, Gombe), on Monday, Wednesday or Friday from 9 am to 12 noon, with no appointment. The consular fee ($80) is paid at the embassy. Allow at least three months before departure: the embassy asks for a flight reservation departing at least 90 days after the application. A yellow fever vaccination card is required. Wanderlust prepares your file from A to Z: see our Brazil visa packages.
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: Visa refusal: the most common reasons and how to avoid them
Our advice
- Prepare your visa file very early, especially for Carnival.
- Keep your valuables out of sight in big cities.
- A few words of Portuguese are always appreciated.
Ready to discover Brazil?
Visa, flights, accommodation, transfers: we organise your trip from start to finish.