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Passport vs. Visa
Passport
/ˈpɑːspɔːt/Examples:
Paul showed his passport to the policeman.He picked up the last two passports.And why did you change the name on your passport?'
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This word has no synonymsAntonyms:
Visa
/ˈviːzə/Examples:
Some people do not need a visa to visit Norway.She waited nervously for her visa approval notification.Visa applications surged after border restrictions eased.
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Ways to tell them apart:
- A visa is a permit to enter or stay in a foreign country, often stamped or attached to a passport.
- A passport is an official document issued by a government certifying the holder's identity and citizenship, primarily used for international travel.
- You can have a passport without a visa, but not a visa without a passport.
- Visas have expiration dates that are usually different from the passport’s expiration date.
- A passport can be used as a form of identification, while a visa cannot.
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