Spanish Conversation · Level 107
60 words
Spanish word
visa
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈbisa/
Meaning
- feminine nounvisa
Example
¿Necesitas una visa para entrar al país?
Do you need a visa to enter the country?
More examples
Voy a solicitar una visa de turista mañana.
I'm going to apply for a tourist visa tomorrow.
Core concept
Government permit recorded in travel documents that allows a person to enter, transit, or reside temporarily in another country.
Common phrases
solicitar una visa
apply for a visa
visa de turista
tourist visa
renovar visa
renew a visa
Similar words
visado: Permit issued by authorities allowing entry or temporary residence, noting conditions and expiry.
sello: Ink or paper stamp in a passport recording an authorized entry and its date.
permiso: Official authorization that permits a specific action or confers a temporary legal status.
Definition in Spanish
Documento o permiso oficial que un país otorga para que una persona entre, permanezca o transite en su territorio por un propósito y tiempo determinados.
Word origin
Borrowed into Spanish through medieval Latin and Old French from Latin visum 'seen', the term refers to a government authorization recorded on travel papers.
Usage tips
- On forms and at consulates, name the exact type of visa required since rules and processing differ for tourist, work, and residence visas.