Visa Refusal
/ˈvɪzə rɪˈfjuzəl/
Definitions
- (n.) The official denial by an authorized entity of a visa application, preventing entry or stay in a foreign jurisdiction.
The applicant received a visa refusal due to insufficient documentation.
Forms
- visa refusal
- visa refusals
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Commentary
Use precise language to distinguish visa refusal from other refusals related to immigration, such as asylum denial.
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