This is for the pessimist,Just to let you know that i'm asking on a friend's behalf. I don't need a visa to go virtually anywhere! But i was wondering why you revel in negativity???And why the swearing??? The guy in question doesn't need a tourist visa,he is looking at studying at masters degree level in a western setting.So what's the heck?! If you don't know, excellent travel records do help when it comes to western countries visa.Keep ur advice,it's not needed!