visasurtax
/ˈviːzəˌsɜːtæks/nounVerified NewThe cumulative fees, appointments, and preparatory labour that a weak passport pays for trips a strong one takes for granted.
The same holiday is priced twice: once in money and once in months of documents, bank statements, and evidence that you will return. The tax appears in no tariff schedule and is perfectly visible in the queue.
Etym. — visa + surtax: the nationality levy added at the point of dreaming.
Rel. — trolleyvisa
Novelty check: NEW · checked 2026-11-08
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