Visa Refusal

/ˈvɪzə rɪˈfjuzəl/

Definitions

  1. (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

Commentary

Use precise language to distinguish visa refusal from other refusals related to immigration, such as asylum denial.

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