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
: to give a visa to (a passport)
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Celia Fernandez, CNBC, 10 Aug. 2024
Next to her, police reportedly found copies of her U.S. passport, which indicated an expired Indian visa, her address in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu as well and medical prescriptions, per police, the Deccan Chronicle and the Indian Express reported at the time.
—Samira Asma-Sadeque, Peoplemag, 7 Aug. 2024
When is the best time to visit Turkey? Temperatures throughout the year
When is the off-season in Turkey?
How many days are enough for Turkey?
Do Indians need a visa for Turkey?
—Arundhati Ail, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Aug. 2024
Without a visa, Jan would be subject to deportation to her home country of Afghanistan, although as signatory to the Refugee Convention, Australia is obligated to not send refugees back to potential harm.
—Hilary Whiteman, CNN, 3 Aug. 2024
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Noun
If granted the first visa, applicants can apply for a second and third visa after meeting specific requirements.
—Celia Fernandez, CNBC, 10 Aug. 2024
Next to her, police reportedly found copies of her U.S. passport, which indicated an expired Indian visa, her address in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu as well and medical prescriptions, per police, the Deccan Chronicle and the Indian Express reported at the time.
—Samira Asma-Sadeque, Peoplemag, 7 Aug. 2024
When is the best time to visit Turkey? Temperatures throughout the year
When is the off-season in Turkey?
How many days are enough for Turkey?
Do Indians need a visa for Turkey?
—Arundhati Ail, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Aug. 2024
Without a visa, Jan would be subject to deportation to her home country of Afghanistan, although as signatory to the Refugee Convention, Australia is obligated to not send refugees back to potential harm.
—Hilary Whiteman, CNN, 3 Aug. 2024
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“Visa.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/visa. Accessed 19 Aug. 2024.
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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
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