# apply for a visa

**Pronunciation:** əˈplaɪ fɔːr ə ˈviːzə · uh-PLY for uh VEE-zuh

**Part of speech:** verb phrase

## 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.
- He decided to apply for a visa after receiving a job offer from the international firm.

## Synonyms

- request — General term for asking for something.
- seek — More formal; implies an active effort to obtain.
- petition — Very formal; often involves a written legal request.

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