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Portugal

Atlantic light and easy living

Lisbon and its trams, Porto and its wine cellars, the beaches of the Algarve and the palaces of Sintra: Portugal charms with its warm welcome, its mild climate and its excellent value for money.

CapitalLisbon
LanguagePortuguese
CurrencyEuro (EUR)
Time difference1 hour behind Kinshasa in winter, same time in summer
From KinshasaWith one stopover, or via Luanda depending on the airline
ClimateMild and sunny, warmer in the south

When to go?

April to June

Ideal for the cities and the first swims.

July and August

Beach season in the Algarve.

September and October

The sea is still warm, fewer crowds.

Must-sees

Lisbon — Portugal
01

Lisbon

Tram 28, the Alfama and the viewpoints over the Tagus.

Porto — Portugal
02

Porto

The Ribeira waterfront and the port wine cellars.

Sintra — Portugal
03

Sintra

Pena Palace and its enchanting gardens.

The Algarve — Portugal
04

The Algarve

Golden cliffs and turquoise beaches.

Itinerary idea: 9 days in Portugal

  1. 1

    Lisbon (3 days)

  2. 2

    Sintra (1 day)

  3. 3

    Porto (2 days)

  4. 4

    Algarve (3 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 Portugal

One of the most affordable costs of living in Western Europe, and a warm welcome.

The key steps

  • Admission to a Portuguese institution
  • Study visa
  • Proof of funds

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

  • Lisbon is a hilly city: bring good shoes.
  • Tram 28 is very busy: go early in the morning.
  • Neighbourhood restaurants offer excellent value for money.

Ready to discover Portugal?

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