apply for a visa

Meaning

Formally request official permission to enter or stay in a foreign country.

Examples

• Many students apply for a visa months before their semester starts.
• You must apply for a visa if you plan to work in the country for more than ninety days.

Pronunciation: əˈplaɪ fɔːr ə ˈviːzə

Synonyms of apply for a visa

Words with a similar meaning to apply for a visa:

• request
• seek
• petition