visa
Translation
visa
Examples
I need to apply for a visa.
I need to apply for a visa.
My student visa expires next month.
My student visa expires next month.
Grammar Patterns
a visa ((for a country)) an endorsement on a passport indicating the holder is allowed to enter a country She got a visa for Japan.
a ((type of)) visa a specific category of visa He has a work visa.
Similar Words
Synonyms: permit, entry permit, pass
Etymology
From Latin 'charta visa', meaning 'paper that has been seen'. 'Visa' is the past participle of 'videre' (to see).
Memory Tips
A visa is a document that has been 'seen' and approved by an official.