The visa
Example: Visa permits entry into foreign country for travel
Definition
"The visa" is an official document or endorsement on a passport that allows a person to enter, stay, or leave a foreign country for a specified purpose, such as travel, work, or study. It is required to gain legal permission for international travel.
Etymology
The word "visa" comes from the Latin word 'charta visa,' meaning 'paper that has been seen.' It was adopted into English via French, where it referred to an endorsement on a document. Did you know? The term originally implied that the document had been examined and approved by an authority.
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"The visa" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - Air travel & Aviation - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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