visa
UK: ˈviːzə | US: ˈviːzə
n. an official endorsement on a passport, indicating permission to enter, leave, or stay in a country for a specified period.
vt. to endorse or mark (a passport) with a visa.
visa = vis<see> + a<feminine suffix>
- vis (Latin videre, meaning "to see") → Refers to the act of examination or approval.
- a (feminine suffix in Latin, often nominalizing verbs) → Converts the verb into a noun denoting the result of the action.
Etymology Origin:
The word visa originates from the Latin phrase charta visa ("document that has been seen"), where visa is the feminine past participle of videre ("to see"). Historically, it referred to documents inspected and approved by authorities. Over time, it narrowed to its modern meaning of official travel permission, retaining the core idea of "seen and validated."
She applied for a tourist visa to visit France.
The embassy took two weeks to process his visa application.
Your passport must be valid for at least six months to obtain a visa.
The officer stamped a visa on her passport without delay.
Overstaying your visa can result in legal penalties.