if only we could exchange... and nobody would have to get a visa :))) it would be nice to watch Zenit playing in manchester! but it might be nicer if our team could play in Russia... :))))) sorry for this silly thinking aloud :)))

Natalie , Moscow, Russia

So a visa to Russia costs 65 pounds, here in Qatar a simple standard letter from the British Embassy costs 70 pounds! And you have grumpy, unhelpful staff at the reception desk!

chris, Doha, Qatar

The football fans I know do not care for prices. Out corner shop doubles/triples the prices of everything from a can of lager to a can of coke and from a packet of crisps to a packet of biscuits and still the football fans buy them. Price hikes are mortals like us the non-football fans.

gary, LONDON,

those thinking that an expensive visa will prevent the "hooligan" element travelling are in dreamland. These are usually the most committed "fans" of all. If they want to go, they'll get there....unless we lock them up.

blocky, chelmsford,

British embassy charges enormous visa fees for tourists and workers of over 200 pounds for a single person from non-EU countries. The services offered by agencies working on behalf of British embassies are ridiculous inspite of charging premium fees. Isn't this more than a rip off??

Nasir, London,

It is not common knowledge that in Moscow visa application had been outsourced to an Indian company. And the cost of the service is OVER £20. So, if anyone is unhappy, they should really complain to their own government. I wish Russians also asked to sibmit biometrics from ALL as they do in Russia

Peter Gordon, Glasgow, Scotland

visa fees for nationals of the following countrys Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Hungary, Greece, Spain, Italy, Cyprus, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxemburg, Malta, the Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Germany, Finland, France, Czech Republic, Sweden, Estonia.
are only £25.00

Graham Bromley, sheffield,

What clown dreamt up a "European" cup final which is held in a barely emerging 3rd world economy Russian city which requires European citizens to get a vias!!! Priceless.

Dave, Bolton, UK

no England may revenge those 20 pounds... our fans are going to Manchester! :))

Alexey, St-Petersburg, Russia

I've regularly had to pay over £65 for visas to different countries.

Stop your whinging!

Alex, Melbourne, Australia

Kevin's right - UEFA should only have finals within the EU to avoid all this crap with visas etc... although this would no doubt be considered "political" and probably start another Cold War.

I don't think there should be multiple venues though - fans going travelling is part of the fun of Europe

Dean Rodrigues, Oxford, UK

Why the final is taking place in this dangerous, tourist unfriendly country with one of the most expensive cities in the world without proper infrastructure (talking about airports which you cant reach with the train and it takes more than two hours to go with the car)

Allan , Moscow , Russia

T"his is very cheap comaring it with the 500 pounds homeoffice charges for overseas students in uk"
I am an academic and I know why so many overseas students are here. They cannot get into the universities in their own countries,come here mostly to new universities. This homeoffice charge is less

Simon, Manchester,

there are no reasons for the UK fans to complain. The UK visas are more expensive. Eastern Europeans, even if they have Schengen visas (to Germany, France, etc.), still have to pay additional £75+ for the privilege of visiting this island.

vvk, Lancaster,

Right on Russia, there is nothing wrong about making some money. They are willing to pay for it, and Moscow may have to endure some costs (hooligans, drunks..etc), therefore, it is justified. Don't want to pay, there is always a sport bar where you can enjoy it for free...(well you know).

Franck , New York City , US

I think they should hold the Championship League final in an EU city, it is unfair that among other costs there are visas and all these other obstacles. Russia has a long way to go to be able to handle a thing like this.

PEF, London,

normaly you would not be able to get a visa with out a hotel booking and the hotel has to be one recognised by the russian tourist organisation. so the russians have made it much easier to get a visa for the football fans and if we had not broken off bilateral visa facilitation agreement back in jul

Graham Bromley, sheffield,

People! Try to find an opportunity to come here. We are waiting for you! Personally, I'm not fanatic about the British football, but I like the idea that I will be able to communicate with British fans. I'll be waiting for you at the stadium. Take care!

Natalie , Moscow, Russia

I am wondering why all the fuss about boycotting the Olympic in China this summer, and there is no English person considering boycuting the Finals in Moscow this May.

Surely Russia human right records is not cleaner than the Chinese's.

AK, Swansea, Wales.

We should insist on this final being played in UK now that it is a purely British affair. That would mean that the unemployed attending would not have to spend so much of their handouts and our criminals attending would not need to steal so much.
How many seats are going to so-called dignitaries?

Ross, Eastbourne, Sussex

"If you don't want to pay don't go"?! It is exactly that kind of stupidity and ignorance that is helping to destroy our national game. Since when was footballs core principle revolve around profit? Its a fans game, Russia knew they were coming, they should have been better prepared.

A. White, Nottingham,

This is very cheap comaring it with the 500 pounds homeoffice charges for overseas students in uk

m.kesh, stoke, staffs

This is a marvellous opportunity to rebuild bridges with Russia. The mutual diplomatic gaffes of the past do not need to be repeated now. Don't knock Moscow just because it is one of the fastest developing cities in the world in a European country with which we and the EU share similar visa regimes.

Mike L, Chippenham, Wilts

if you dont want to pay dont go, stop moaning!!

C Kroustis, London, UK

Its a two way street here, ever tried to get a visa for UK from Moscow? It takes weeks and costs a fortune. The real issue is the lack of hotels, thats what is really going to cause a poroblem. Makes you wonder why Moscow was ever given this game in the fist place.

Ronny, Bradford,

"Fans are already having to fork out for flights, accommodation, tickets and visas. It's sickening that people are seeking to squeeze even more money out of us."

even more money? nobody is forcing you to go!

james, London,

So Brits?? How does it feel, uh?? being treated as a third world citizen?? Not being able to get the visa? Not getting what you want??? not being welcomed in a country?

what do you call it? Oh yes: poetic justice

Juan José Barizone, Córdoba, Argentina

Cost and hassle of visas is only a minor issue to the lack of viable hotel rooms in Moscow. Be prepared to pay £300/night for room and £10 for the shortest duration taxi fare (use the metro), also add in the cost of "local taxes" the Moscow city police will take from fans for not carrying passports

Neil, Souhend,

It's carbon footprint madness - well over 600 million travel miles to let 40,000 British fans attend this game. Of course it should be held at Wembley. And the venue decision should be taken late every year to minimise the travel.

Tom Kinninmont, London, England

I'm a New Zealander and my Visa to work in the UK costs £400 and takes 2 montsh to process. Stop complaining - £65 to get into one of the world's most bureaucratic countries is nothing!

Bill, London,

I for one am glad a visa will be required to attend this match. It is far less likely for the hooligan element to go if it is difficult to get into Russia, which is good for England as the game will be broadcast around the world and the last thing we need is reports of bad behaviour.

Helen, London,

Don't go.

Watch it on TV.

That way it will never happen again- UEFA shamed into acting for the fans for a change.

J. Wilkes, Gloucester,

If a Russian team was in the final, and it was being held in the UK (or indeed virtually anywhere in the whole of Europe), Russian fans would be subject to equally expensive and difficult visa regimes, so you cannot blame them - and they are showing admirable flexibility.

ArthurPendragon, Moscow, Russia

There should be a few venues earmarked in for the final. When two teams remain the stadium picked should be as fair a distance for both teams. Why have 2 sets of English fans have to go travel to Moscow to a very dated stadium i can not understand.

Mark Shepperson, Chiang Mai, Thailand

Totally agree with Kevin - Manchester and Chelsea should play at Old Trafford, Stamford Bridge or Wembley and just forget Moscow.

karlos, sevenoaks, england

Surely there must be a way for Gorden Brown to add some sort of tax. It is surely a opportunity too good to miss.

stanley, Haifa,

Why not shown some common sense and put the cost of the visa into the match ticket, and only people with match tickets get into the country. Lets hope that UEFA show more common sense in the future and hold the final in countries with less strict entry requirements.

Teresa, Norwich, England

I can't help feeling how perverse it is that any European final is held outside the European Union.

Costs inside Eurozone of attending the final would have been halved and it's ridiculous it isn't moved to within England - think of the carbon footprint saving!

Kevin Millican, Lowestoft, England

Now we get a taste of our own medicine. Visas for the UK have been the most expensive ones for years. A tourist visa for the UK is on average £65 so we cannot really complain about Russia’s visa fees and ad-on charges.

Billy, Cambirdge, UK

Why bother going when you can watch it from the comfort of your armchair for next to nothing!

cww, Ipswich,

The UK Govt will probably stay quiet on this. All around the world UK has outsourced the handling of visas to private companies - who naturally charge a fee.

Tim, HK, HK

20 pounds? What is that, 5% of the cost of the trip to save you hours in line? Relax.

Frank W, Burnaby, Canada

Solution. Hold the final at Wembley.

Cromwell, Leeds, England

having waited at the Russian Embassy in London for several hours for a visa in the past, I can see why they needed to outsource this, they wouldn't be able to cope! Shame it will cost as much though.

Andrew, London,