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visa
[vee-zuh]
noun
plural
visasan endorsement issued by an authorized representative of a country and marked in a passport, permitting the passport holder to enter, travel through, or reside in that country for a specified amount of time, for the purpose of tourism, education, employment, etc.
verb (used with object)
to give a visa to; approve a visa for.
to put a visa on (a passport).
visa
/ ˈviːzə /
noun
an endorsement in a passport or similar document, signifying that the document is in order and permitting its bearer to travel into or through the country of the government issuing it
any sign or signature of approval
verb
to enter a visa into (a passport)
to endorse or ratify
Word History and Origins
Origin of visa1
Word History and Origins
Origin of visa1
Example Sentences
How does that sit alongside other key migration measures, including overall immigration, small boat arrivals and visas granted?
Scottish rock band Biffy Clyro have postponed their US tour less than a week before it was due to begin, due to a mix-up in their visas.
Members of the G20 – a gathering of the world's biggest economies - do not need an invite but can possibly be barred through visa restrictions.
Last year, for example, he sided with Elon Musk, a staunch proponent of the H-1B work visa program typically used by foreign professionals in fields such as engineering, technology and medicine.
Countries like Canada and Japan are facing similar demographic shifts but have introduced care-specific visa pathways and national caregiver pipelines, as detailed by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.
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