annulled vs. cancelled

[Oinas]

English Language Tests, Intermediate level

ESL/EFL Test #151 "Traveling Down Under: How can I immigrate to Australia?", question 9

Tourists involved in illegal activities such as drug trafficking and prostitution may have their visas ......... permanently and be banned from entering Australia at any time in the future.

(a) cancelled
(b) called off
(c) abandoned
(d) annulled

English Language Tests, Intermediate level

ESL/EFL Test #151 "Traveling Down Under: How can I immigrate to Australia?", answer 9

Tourists involved in illegal activities such as drug trafficking and prostitution may have their visas cancelled permanently and be banned from entering Australia at any time in the future.

Correct answer: (a) cancelled

Your answer was: incorrect
Tourists involved in illegal activities such as drug trafficking and prostitution may have their visas annulled permanently and be banned from entering Australia at any time in the future.
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Why annulled is incorrect?What is the difference between annulled and cancelled?Best wishes,Oinas.

[Kitosdad]

annulled and cancelled

Cancelled means that it may be possible to renew the passport, or have it returned for further use.

Annulled usually refers to a legal contract, like a marriage being annulled.All ties are permanently severed.
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[Watie]

Good morning Mr, Kitos.

Does 'call off' mean the same as 'to end something'? (to end visa).

[Saneta]

what is the difference between cancelled and called off + annulled?

many thanks

[Ajay Nahta]