What is Visa?

Visa: A visa is permission from a foreign government to enter its country for a stated purpose and length of stay.

Where is this term explained in more depth?

Which terms are related?

  • ETIAS: ETIAS is the European Union's planned online travel authorization for visa-exempt visitors, including U.S. citizens, to 30 European countries.
  • Six-month passport rule: The six-month passport rule is an entry requirement in some countries that your passport stay valid for six months beyond your arrival or departure date.

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