German word

Visum

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈviːzʊm/

Meaning

  • neuter nounvisa

Example

Ich habe zwei Visa beantragt.

I applied for two visas.

Illustration for Visum (visa)

More examples

Das Visum wurde vom Konsulat schnell ausgestellt.

The visa was issued quickly by the consulate.

Core concept

An official pass recorded in travel papers or electronically that allows entry for a defined purpose or period.

Common phrases

  • ein Visum beantragen

    apply for a visa

  • das Visum ausstellen

    issue the visa

  • das Visum verlängern

    extend the visa

Similar words

Aufenthaltserlaubnis: A government-issued permit for long-term residence in a country.
Einreisevisum: A permit granting entry for a short visit or specified purpose.
Arbeitserlaubnis: Government authorization to take employment in another country.
Aufenthaltstitel: An official certificate confirming a foreign national's right to reside.

Definition in German

Dokument, das von Behörden erteilt wird und die rechtliche Erlaubnis zur Einreise oder zum zeitweiligen Aufenthalt bestätigt.

Word origin

The German noun derives from Latin visum, 'something seen,' a substantivized form of the past participle of videre, 'to see.'

Usage tips

  • The plural Visa has no added German plural ending, so zwei Visa means 'two visas'.

Opposites

  • Visumfreiheitvisa exemptionnoun
  • Visumspflichtvisa requirementnoun

Related words

  • Visaantragvisa applicationnoun
  • visumfreivisa-freeadjective
  • Visumserteilungvisa issuancenoun

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