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United Kingdom

Tradition and modernity

London and its landmarks, Edinburgh and its castle, the Scottish Highlands: the United Kingdom attracts travellers, students and professionals from all over the world. A major destination for studies, business and family visits.

CapitalLondon
LanguageEnglish
CurrencyPound sterling (GBP)
Time difference1 hour behind Kinshasa in winter, same time in summer
From KinshasaWith one stopover, usually in Europe
ClimateOceanic: mild and changeable
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British Council trained counsellor

Arnold NGONDE NSUKULA, founder of Wanderlust, has completed the British Council UK Agent and Counsellor training and agreed to the national code of ethical practice for UK education agents. We support your UK study projects with up-to-date knowledge of the British education system.

Certificate no. 122292, valid until 29 October 2028. The British Council does not endorse or accredit agents: this certificate confirms individual training.

When to go?

May to September

The longest and most pleasant days.

August

The Edinburgh Festival.

December

London lit up for the festive season.

Must-sees

London — United Kingdom
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London

Big Ben, Westminster, Tower Bridge and the free museums.

Edinburgh — United Kingdom
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Edinburgh

The castle, the Old Town and the Royal Mile.

The Highlands — United Kingdom
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The Highlands

Lochs, mountains and Highland cattle.

Also worth discovering

Oxford and Cambridge

The prestigious university towns.

Itinerary idea: 8 days in the United Kingdom

  1. 1

    London (4 days)

  2. 2

    Oxford or Cambridge (1 day)

  3. 3

    Train to Edinburgh (2 days)

  4. 4

    Highlands excursion (1 day)

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

OUR PACKAGES

United Kingdom visa support

Essential
$500

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

Complete
$1,200

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

Premium
$2,000

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. Certified translations are not included. See payment details

Study in the United Kingdom

Some of the world's most renowned universities, with master's programmes often lasting one year.

The key steps

  • Offer of admission and CAS number from a licensed institution
  • Proof of English level (recognised test)
  • Student visa applied for online, with an appointment at the visa centre
  • Proof of funds and payment of the Immigration Health Surcharge (IHS)

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 visa, applied for online with the UK authorities (UKVI) and completed with an appointment at the visa centre. Documents must be translated into English by a sworn translator.

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

  • London's national museums are free.
  • Use a contactless bank card on London transport.
  • Traffic drives on the left: take care when crossing the road.

Ready to discover the United Kingdom?

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