B2noun formal 2K

Visa

🇬🇧 UK /["/ˈviːzə/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/ˈviːzə/"]/

Meaning of Visa

a stamp or mark put in your passport by officials of a foreign country that gives you permission to enter, pass through or leave their country

In simple words: A permit allowing you to enter, stay, or leave a country.

Visa in a sentence

• to **apply for a visa**
• an **entry/tourist/transit/exit visa**
• Do Brazilians need a visa to go to France?
• Do you need a visa for Egypt?
• He was arrested for overstaying his visa.
• Her visa expired six months ago.
• I obtained a visa after hours of waiting at the embassy.
• She entered the country on a student visa.
• She was refused a visa because of her criminal record.
• a visa waiver program

How to use Visa

Use 'visa' when talking about travel or immigration. It's formal, so avoid using it in casual conversations unless necessary.

Grammar pattern

visa + object

Memory hint

Think of 'visa' as 'visiting' a new country — you need permission to visit.

Related words

Collocations with Visa

• entry
• exit
• transit
• get
• obtain
• extend
• expire
• regulations
• requirements
• restrictions
• on a visa
• visa for

Synonyms for Visa

• permit
• authorization
• entry pass
• travel document

Opposites of Visa

• deportation
• bannishment

Common mistakes with Visa

• Confused with 'viso' — 'visa' is the correct term for a travel document.
• Using 'visa' as a verb, which is incorrect — it's only a noun.
• Forget to specify the type of visa (e.g., tourist, student) when necessary.

Frequently asked questions about Visa

What does Visa mean?

A permit allowing you to enter, stay, or leave a country.

What is the definition of Visa?

a stamp or mark put in your passport by officials of a foreign country that gives you permission to enter, pass through or leave their country

How do you use Visa in a sentence?

to **apply for a visa**

Can you give another example of Visa?

an **entry/tourist/transit/exit visa**

What are synonyms for Visa?

Common alternatives include permit, authorization, entry pass, travel document.

What is the opposite of Visa?

Opposite meanings include deportation, bannishment.

What words go with Visa?

It commonly pairs with entry, exit, transit, get, obtain, extend, expire, regulations, requirements, restrictions, on a visa, visa for.

What are common mistakes when using Visa?

Confused with 'viso' — 'visa' is the correct term for a travel document. Using 'visa' as a verb, which is incorrect — it's only a noun. Forget to specify the type of visa (e.g., tourist, student) when necessary.

How do you pronounce Visa?

US: /["/ˈviːzə/"]/, UK: /["/ˈviːzə/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

Is Visa formal or informal?

"Visa" is formal, so it fits professional, business, or academic conversations.

When should I use Visa?

Use 'visa' when talking about travel or immigration. It's formal, so avoid using it in casual conversations unless necessary.

What CEFR level is Visa?

"Visa" is at B2 level on the CEFR scale.