visa

/ˈviː.sə/noun

An official permit, usually granted by a country's authorities, allowing someone to enter and leave that country.

Example sentences

“He applied for a student visa before moving to Canada.”
“Citizens of many countries can visit for ninety days without a visa.”

You 'apply for', 'are granted', or 'overstay' a visa. Usually specified by type: tourist visa, work visa, student visa.

Synonyms for visa

permit

Often confused with visa

visa vs passport: passport (noun): An official travel document that confirms who you are and what country you belong to, used mainly for trips abroad.

Related words

landmarkA well-known place that stands out because of its historical, cultural, or geographical importance.terminalThe building at an airport where travelers move between ground transport and their flights.mapA drawing or image of an area, real or imagined, that shows where places and features are located in relation to each other.passengerA person traveling in a vehicle who is neither driving it nor working as part of its crew.guideA person whose job is to show others around a place, explain things to them, or lead them safely through difficult areas.voyageA lengthy trip, particularly one made by sea.