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What is the full form of VISA

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VISA: charta visa, lit in Latin

VISA means charta visa, lit in Latin which means “document that has been seen”. It is a document issued to a person or a stamp marked on the passport of a person who wants to visit other country.

It is the permission given by a country to a person to enter and stay in the country for a specified period of time. Apart from VISA, the approval of the immigration officials of the country at the entry point is also required to enter the country.

Types of VISA

On the basis of purpose of your travel, VISA can be of different types. Some common types of VISA are listed below:

• Tourist VISA: It is required when a person wants to visit a country for tourism such as recreation, sightseeing or to meet friends and relatives.
• Student VISA: It is required when a student wants to visit a country for higher education.
• Employment VISA: It is required when you want to work in a country.
• Business VISA: It is required when you want to do business in a country.
• Medical VISA: It is required when you are seeking medical treatment in a reputed hospital of a country.
• Emergency VISA: It is needed when there is an emergency such as death, accident or serious illness of parents, siblings and children or any other emergency situation.