visa

American  

[vee-zuh] / ˈvi zə /

noun

plural

visas

1. an 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.

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verb (used with object)

visaed, visaing

1. to give a visa to; approve a visa for.

2. to put a visa on (a passport).

visa British  

/ ˈviːzə /

noun

1. 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

2. any sign or signature of approval

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verb

1. to enter a visa into (a passport)

2. to endorse or ratify

Etymology

Origin of visa

1830–40; < French, short for Latin carta vīsa “the document (has been) seen”; vīsa, feminine past participle of vidēre “to see, look at”

Example Sentences

The former Stalinist state offers a special visa allowing U.S. citizens to live and work there, with no tax on foreign income for a year, no questions asked.

From The Wall Street Journal

Longer trips and visits for work or longer study will require a visa.

From BBC

Some have visas designed for retirees, many of whom enjoy the opportunity to travel and immerse themselves in a different culture.

From The Wall Street Journal

The petitioners say enforcement has already begun in practice, with supplies blocked and visas denied to foreign staff.

From Barron's

He also claimed Reform could tackle the problem of countries like Pakistan refusing to accept deported citizens by denying them visa rights.

From BBC

Related Words

• acceptance
• admission
• affirmation
• approval
• authorization
• consent
• corroboration
• endorsement
• evidence
• green light
• passage
• recognition
• testimony
• verification