Viza

Viza is a term that can refer to different concepts depending on context. In Romanian, viză (often written without diacritics as viza) means a visa, an official document issued by a country that permits entry, transit, or residence for a limited period. The ASCII rendering viza is common in international documents and digital records where diacritics are omitted. The concept originated in international travel and immigration procedures; visas can be issued for tourism, business, study, work, or transit, and may require supporting documents, invitations, or letters of admission. Visas can be issued as stickers in a passport or as electronic authorizations (eVisas), and their validity, number of entries, and processing times vary by country.

A visa does not guarantee admission to a country; border authorities make the final decision on entry at the point of arrival. Overstaying a visa or violating its terms can lead to penalties, visa denial in the future, or deportation.

Beyond Romanian usage, viza can appear as a proper noun in linguistic or cultural contexts, and as a surname or geographical name in some languages. In ASCII-style writing, viza may be used when diacritics of viză are not available.