The visa
Example: Visa authorizes entry into foreign country
Definition
"The visa" is an official document or endorsement on a passport that authorizes the holder to enter, stay, or leave a foreign country for a specified period. It is commonly required for international travel and serves as permission granted by the destination country.
Etymology
The word "visa" originates from the Latin word 'charta visa,' meaning 'paper that has been seen.' It was adopted into English through French, reflecting the idea of a document inspected and approved by authorities. Did you know that 'visa' literally means a form of approval or permission?
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"The visa" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - Tourism - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 135 commonly used words.
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