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visado means visa (travel document) — a common term in Travel Spanish. Learn how it's used in a real-world example.

📅 Published: October 8, 2025

✈️ Travel Spanish

visado

noun • /[bee-SAH-doh]/

visa (travel document)

Example:

Necesito visado para quedarme más tiempo.

I need a visa to stay longer.

🧠 What does visado mean?

A 'visado' is an official document, a stamp or sticker placed in your passport, that allows you to enter, leave, or stay in a foreign country for a specific period. Think of it as permission to be in a country legally. It's essential for international travel to many places.

📚 Extra examples

  • Necesito un visado para viajar a Rusia.
    I need a visa to travel to Russia.
  • Mi visado expira el próximo mes.
    My visa expires next month.
  • ¿Solicitaste ya tu visado de turista?
    Did you already apply for your tourist visa?
  • El oficial de inmigración revisó mi pasaporte y mi visado.
    The immigration officer checked my passport and my visa.
  • Ella obtuvo un visado de trabajo para Canadá.
    She got a work visa for Canada.

💡 Did You Know?

While 'visa' and 'visado' look very similar, they have slightly different origins. 'Visa' comes from Latin, while 'visado' comes from the past participle of the Spanish verb 'visar,' which means 'to endorse' or 'to stamp.'

🔁 Synonyms & opposites of "visado"

Synonyms: permiso de entrada, autorización de viaje

🔍 See more travel spanish words

❓ FAQ

How do you say 'visa' in Spanish?
The Spanish word for 'visa' is 'visado'.
How do you pronounce 'visado' in Spanish?
It's pronounced vee-SAH-doh, with the emphasis on the second syllable.
How do you use 'visado' in a sentence?
Here are some examples: 'Necesito un visado para entrar al país' (I need a visa to enter the country), or 'El visado es válido por tres meses' (The visa is valid for three months).
What is the English translation of 'visado'?
The English translation of 'visado' is 'visa'.
Does 'visado' change for gender or number?
No, 'visado' stays the same regardless of gender. For plurals, you would say 'visados'.
Is 'visado' common in everyday Spanish?
It's not an everyday word unless you're frequently talking about travel, but it's a very common and important word to know if you plan on traveling internationally.
Does 'visado' have slang or double meanings?
No, 'visado' has a very specific meaning and doesn't have any slang or double meanings.
Is 'visado' used differently in Spain vs Latin America?
'Visado' is understood and used the same way across Spain and Latin America.

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