visa

 
Pronunciation: /ˈviːzə/

noun

  • an endorsement on a passport indicating that the holder is allowed to enter, leave, or stay for a specified period of time in a country: a tourist visa the Home Office has extended her visa an exit visa [as modifier]: US visa restrictions

Origin:

mid 19th century: via French from Latin visa, past participle (neuter plural) of videre 'to see'