visas
Pronunciation: [ˈviːzə]
Word
Context: “travel”
(noun) a visa is an official document that allows someone to enter a country for a specific period of time. It's like a permission slip you need to travel to another country.
Example
I got my visa approved, so I can visit my friend in France next month.
Example
Without a visa, you cannot enter that country at all.
Example
Do you need a visa to travel to Japan?
Context: “legal document”
(noun) a visa can also refer to a stamp or mark in your passport that shows you have permission to stay in a country for a certain time.
Example
She showed her visa at the airport when she arrived in Australia.
Example
His passport didn't have a visa, so he couldn't board the flight.
Example
What information is usually on a visa?
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