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Switzerland

Lakes, mountains and precision

The Matterhorn, Lakes Geneva and Lucerne, panoramic trains: Switzerland offers grandiose landscapes and remarkable quality of service. A sought-after destination for luxury tourism, business and the international organisations in Geneva.

CapitalBern
LanguagesGerman, French, Italian, Romansh
CurrencySwiss franc (CHF)
Time differenceSame time as Kinshasa in winter, +1 hour in summer
From KinshasaWith one stopover, usually in Europe
ClimateAlpine: snowy winters, mild summers

When to go?

June to September

Hiking, lakes and panoramic trains.

December to March

Skiing and snowy landscapes.

All year round

Conferences and business meetings in Geneva and Zurich.

Must-sees

Zermatt and the Matterhorn — Switzerland
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Zermatt and the Matterhorn

The iconic mountain of the Swiss Alps.

Lucerne — Switzerland
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Lucerne

The Chapel Bridge and its lake surrounded by mountains.

Geneva and Lake Geneva — Switzerland
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Geneva and Lake Geneva

The Jet d'Eau, the international organisations and the lake.

Panoramic trains — Switzerland
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Panoramic trains

Spectacular journeys through the Alps.

Itinerary idea: 7 days in Switzerland

  1. 1

    Geneva (2 days)

  2. 2

    Lucerne (2 days)

  3. 3

    Panoramic train to Zermatt (1 day)

  4. 4

    Zermatt and the Matterhorn (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 Switzerland

Schools of excellence, particularly in hospitality, engineering and finance.

The key steps

  • Admission to a Swiss institution
  • National (type D) visa and residence permit for studies
  • Proof of solid financial means

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

Switzerland is part of the Schengen Area: Congolese nationals need a Schengen visa. Compliant travel insurance is mandatory in the file.

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

  • Switzerland is expensive: plan a comfortable budget.
  • The Swiss Travel Pass covers trains, buses, boats and many museums.
  • Swiss power sockets are specific: bring an adapter.

Ready to discover Switzerland?

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