visa

1 of 2

noun

vi·​sa ˈvē-zə 

also

-sə 

1

: an endorsement made on a passport by the proper authorities denoting that it has been examined and that the bearer may proceed

2

: a signature of formal approval by a superior upon a document

visa

2 of 2

verb

visaed ˈvē-zəd 

-səd

; visaing ˈvē-zə-iŋ 

-sə-

transitive verb

: to give a visa to (a passport)

Examples of visa in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

The Quiz Controversial conservative firebrand Candace Owens was denied a visa to enter New Zealand for a speaking engagement, thanks to the country’s rule that visas cannot be given to a person who has been banned from another nation. —Maggie McGrath, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024

Numerous destinations have simplified their visa processes, implementing electronic travel authorizations and expanding short-term visa-free entry. —Maureen O'Hare, CNN, 4 Dec. 2024

Verb

Younger expats can work remotely or rely on savings, while others explore can visa programs for specific work sectors. —Laura Begley Bloom, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024

Word History

Etymology

Noun

French, from Latin, neuter plural of visus, past participle

First Known Use

Noun

1831, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Verb

circa 1847, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing visa

• exit visa
• transit visa

Kids Definition

visa

1 of 2 noun

vi·​sa ˈvē-zə 

also

-sə 

: a mark on a passport that is a sign of approval and permission for a traveler to go ahead

visa

2 of 2 verb

visaed -zəd 

-səd

; visaing -zə-iŋ 

-sə-

: to give a visa to

Legal Definition

visa

noun

vi·​sa ˈvē-zə, -sə 

: an endorsement made on a passport by the proper authorities denoting that it has been examined and that the bearer may proceed