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"Visa" in German: Visum
das Visum
Visa in German is das Visum. Say Ich brauche ein Visum or Visum beantragen. Plural is die Visa or die Visen. Related: visumfrei means visa-free.
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How to pronounce Visum
Say it
VEE-zoom
/ˈviːzʊm/
VEE-zoom. Soft i as ee. Soft u as oo. Soft final m.
"Visa" in German: quick reference
| German | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| das Visum | the visa Main noun. | Main noun. |
| ein Visum beantragen | to apply for a visa Embassy talk. | Embassy talk. |
| Visumpflicht | visa requirement Official language. | Official language. |
| visumfrei | visa-free Travel without a visa. | Travel without a visa. |
How to use Visum in real life
- 1Trip planning
Brauche ich für die Reise ein Visum?
Do I need a visa for the trip?
Ein Visum.
- 2Embassy
Ich beantrage das Visum nächste Woche.
I'm applying for the visa next week.
Das Visum beantragen.
- 3Airport
Zeig bitte dein Visum und den Pass.
Please show your visa and passport.
Dein Visum.
Mistakes English speakers make with Visum
Incorrect: die Visum
Correct: das Visum
Visum is neuter: das.
Incorrect: Ich brauche ein Visa. (singular article mismatch)
Correct: Ich brauche ein Visum.
Singular is Visum; Visa is plural (or English).
Good to know
Check Auswärtiges Amt guidance before travel—rules change. Germans say Visum in formal talk; English visa appears on some forms, but das Visum is the German headword.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Preparing documents for a trip
ChatPal
Hast du schon ein Visum fürs Land?
Do you already have a visa for the country?
You
Noch nicht. Ich hole das Visum erst morgen.
Not yet. I'm getting the visa tomorrow.
ChatPal
Passfoto nicht vergessen.
Don't forget the passport photo.
You
Hab ich. Ohne Foto kein Visum, klar.
Got it. No photo, no visa, clear.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Visa" in German
How do you say visa?
Das Visum.
Apply for a visa?
Ein Visum beantragen.
Gender?
Neuter: das Visum.
Plural?
Die Visa or die Visen.
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