noun phrase · formal
visa waiver program
UK/ˈviːzə ˈweɪvə ˈprəʊɡræm/US/ˈviːzə ˈweɪvər ˈproʊɡræm/VI·za WA·ver PROG·ram
an official scheme that allows nationals of certain countries to enter another country without obtaining a visa beforehand
Examples
“Citizens of these countries can travel under the visa waiver program for up to 90 days.”
“The visa waiver program simplifies short tourist visits and boosts tourism.”
“You should check if you are eligible for the visa waiver program before booking flights.”
Band 8 sentence
“Participation in a visa waiver program has measurable effects on inbound tourism and short‑term business travel.”
Collocations
- be eligible for a visa waiver program
- join the visa waiver program
Word family
Common mistakes
visa free program→visa waiver program
waiver visa program→visa waiver program
Say it for a higher band
5visa free→6visa-free entry→7+visa waiver program
Synonyms
visa-free entry
Easily confused
visa-free entry
“Citizens of the country enjoy visa-free entry for short stays.”
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