Difference between revisions of "Visa"
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A '''visa''' is an official endorsement on a document or passport denoting that the bearer may enter and/or exit the country or territory which issued it. Visas usually have conditions attached which relate to the purpose that its holder has for going to the country concerned. For example a visitor's visa holder will usually be prohibited from working or studying in the issuing country or territory. | A '''visa''' is an official endorsement on a document or passport denoting that the bearer may enter and/or exit the country or territory which issued it. Visas usually have conditions attached which relate to the purpose that its holder has for going to the country concerned. For example a visitor's visa holder will usually be prohibited from working or studying in the issuing country or territory. | ||
| − | In fact, many countries have a list of countries and territories whose citizens do not need visas to visit if their stay is within a certain time limit. However, people who wish to work, study or immigrate | + | In fact, many countries have a list of countries and territories whose citizens do not need visas to visit if their stay is within a certain time limit. However, people who wish to work, study or immigrate normally need to apply for a visa to do so beforehand. The main exception to this is for [[European Union]] citizens seeking to exercise treaty rights in another member state. |
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Revision as of 14:55, September 13, 2007
A visa is an official endorsement on a document or passport denoting that the bearer may enter and/or exit the country or territory which issued it. Visas usually have conditions attached which relate to the purpose that its holder has for going to the country concerned. For example a visitor's visa holder will usually be prohibited from working or studying in the issuing country or territory.
In fact, many countries have a list of countries and territories whose citizens do not need visas to visit if their stay is within a certain time limit. However, people who wish to work, study or immigrate normally need to apply for a visa to do so beforehand. The main exception to this is for European Union citizens seeking to exercise treaty rights in another member state.