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

In recent days, the South Asian neighbours have suspended visa services in several cities, including Delhi, and accused each other of failing to ensure adequate security for their diplomatic missions.

From BBC

Like Gruter, the British man can appeal his visa being revoked.

From BBC

Over the next few years, Sodais said, three more visa applications would be denied.

From Los Angeles Times

Saadaoui successfully applied for a work visa and the couple moved to Clacton-on Sea, Essex, where he worked in the town's Haven Holiday Village and was employed in its shops, bakery and arcade.

From BBC

Tricia McLaughlin, a spokesperson for the Department of Homeland Security, said that Benjamin, a Chilean national, overstayed his visa by more than two years.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

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