collocation · neutral
tourist visa
UK/ˈtʊərɪst ˈviːzə/US/ˈtʊrɪst ˈviːzə/TOUR·ist VI·za
a visa that allows someone to enter a country for tourism
Examples
“You usually need a tourist visa if you plan to stay longer than the visa-free period.”
“She applied for a tourist visa three months before the trip.”
“Different countries have different rules for tourist visas.”
Band 8 sentence
“Before booking flights, check whether you need a tourist visa and how long it takes to obtain one.”
Collocations
- obtain a tourist visa
- apply for a tourist visa
Word family
Common mistakes
I need tourist visa to visit.→I need a tourist visa to visit.
Tourist visa are valid for 30 days.→Tourist visas are valid for 30 days.
Say it for a higher band
5visit visa→6travel visa→7+tourist visa
Synonyms
travel visa
Easily confused
work visa
“He applied for a work visa before starting his job.”
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