visitor visa

Temporary travel authorization

A visitor visa is official authorization allowing temporary entry to a country for tourism, business meetings, or family visits rather than work or permanent residence.

The holder must leave before the visa expires: Her visitor visa was valid for ninety days.

Also called a tourist visa, though visitor visas may cover purposes beyond tourism.

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