Korean word

비자

Pronunciation

Romanizationpija

Meaning

  • nounvisa

Example

비자를 연장해야 해요.pi ja reul yeon jang hae ya hae yo

I need to extend my visa.

Illustration for 비자 (visa)

More examples

비자 신청은 온라인으로 할 수 있어요.pi ja sin cheong eun ol la i neu ro hal ssu i sseo yo

A visa application can be submitted online.

Core concept

An official government approval that opens the way to another country and sets the terms or length of lawful stay.

Common phrases

  • 비자 신청pi ja sin cheong

    visa application

  • 비자 발급pi ja pal geup

    visa issuance

Similar words

사증sajeung: A formal government document that confirms permission to enter or remain in a country.
여권yeogwon: An official travel document that proves identity and nationality at international borders.
체류허가cheryuheoga: Administrative permission to live or stay in a country for a specified period.
거주증keojujeung: A card that proves resident status in a country.

Definition in Korean

다른 나라에 입국하거나 일정 기간 합법적으로 체류하기 위해 정부가 발급하는 공식 허가나 증명.ta reun na ra e ip kku ka geo na il jeong ki gan hap ppeop jjeo geu ro che ryu ha gi wi hae cheong bu ga pal geu pa neun kong sik heo ga na cheung myeong

Word origin

The Korean word is borrowed from English visa, which ultimately comes from Latin visum, meaning something seen.

Usage tips

  • This noun often appears with verbs meaning apply for, receive, or extend, so learning those action patterns helps in travel conversations.

Related words

  • 전자비자cheonjabijae-visanoun
  • 취업비자chwieopppijaemployment visanoun
  • 학생비자hakssaengbijastudent visanoun

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