Visas are stamps or stickers that go inside your passport and allow you entry into foreign countries. Most places in Europe don’t require you to get one. However, places such as India and the USA insist you get one before you travel. Failure to do so will result with you being straight back on the next plane to the UK! So, it’s vital you check with the Foreign Office before you travel to see if you need a visa to get into your destination country and how much it'll cost you.

How much do Visa’s cost?

Some of them are completely free, others aren't. Again, contact the Foreign Office. They’ll put you in touch with all the relevant embassies who’ll tell you how much it costs and how to pay. Don’t listen to what your mates tell you. Visa rules and regulations change all the time. Not getting your facts from the right places can result in an unpaid visa – and that could mean deportation!
 
Visa policies

These vary from place to place, but it’s really nothing to worry about. Some rules like the onward ticket prerequisite aren’t really enforced. It involves proving you will be leaving the country. No-one really cares about this one and it’s hardly ever checked. Many travellers have one-way tickets and leave simply by land border crossings. You’re more likely to get asked to ‘show proof of funds’. A credit card or bundle of cash usually does the trick!
With all visa applications and entry rules, it’s vital you do your research. It gives you peace-of-mind and takes away the risk of being refused entry after a long plane journey.