Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

visa

Noun
/ˈviː.zə/
Definition
A document that allows a person to enter, stay, or leave a country legally.
Examples
  • She applied for a tourist visa to visit Paris.
  • After getting her student visa, she moved to the United States for college.
  • Without a valid visa, you cannot enter the country.
Meaning
A visa is an authorization issued by a country to a foreigner, permitting them to enter, exit, or stay within that nation for a specific period and purpose.
Synonyms
  • permit
  • authorization
  • entry clearance