Applying for visas can seem like a daunting process.  Different countries have different rules and buried within the embassy websites are procedures that seem to contradict themselves at every turn. There are endless paperwork requests, supporting letters….. it’s a nightmare!

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We keep up to date on all of our destination visa requirements, and in an ideal world we would include the cost of your visa in our placement fees, arranging the whole thing on your behalf. The problem is that rules and regulations change so quickly that if we included the cost of a visa based on todays prices, by the time it came to apply we would no doubt be out of pocket or would have overcharged. The best, and most cost effective way of you getting the right visa, is to apply directly.

Before you get into a panic about getting the wrong stamp in your passport, rest assured that we are not about to leave you to navigate the process alone. Our “visa gurus”, Nicole and Chris, make sure that you have all the help you need; speaking to the different embassies, monitoring updates and keeping a general check on each country to make sure we have the most up to date information on what is needed. Nic and Chris make sure guidelines for application are provided on your MyTrip page, as well as any supporting material. This could include anything from a hospital confirmation letter, an outline of your trip or an invitation document to the country – everything you need is on MyTrip ready for download. You even get a reminder to get on the case and start applying!

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