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

This month, amid her ongoing immigration case for overstaying her visa, ABC announced Sorokin would be among the 13 pop-culture figures to participate in the dance show alongside actress Tori Spelling and U.S. Olympians Ilona Maher and Stephen Nedoroscik. —Pilar Melendez, NBC News, 26 Sep. 2024

Shortly after her release, she was taken into custody by ICE for violating the terms of her visa. —Michelle Tauber, Peoplemag, 25 Sep. 2024

After serving two years in prison, she was released on parole only to be taken into custody by ICE for overstaying her visa. —Greg Evans, Deadline, 16 Sep. 2024

China has mutual visa exemption agreements with 23 countries – including Singapore and Thailand – and a new unilateral visa-free policy for 15 additional passports. —Maggie Hiufu Wong, CNN, 11 Sep. 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