A History of Short Words

From the New York Times Crossword Puzzle

VISA

Sat, 19 Apr '25
Need for an international student, often
Sat, 12 Apr '25
Authorization to enter
Sun, 30 Jun '24
A tourist may have one
Sun, 14 Jan '24
V on the N.Y.S.E.
Wed, 27 Dec '23
Travel requirement, at times
Sun, 20 Aug '23
Page in a passport, perhaps
Thu, 5 Jan '23
Certain entry requirement
Sun, 20 Feb '22
What BankAmericard became in 1976
Thu, 20 Jan '22
Collectible stamp?
Sat, 30 Oct '21
Checked item for some travelers
Thu, 21 Oct '21
Request at a consulate
Sat, 9 Oct '21
Travel item
Tue, 15 Jun '21
Its card numbers all begin with 4
Mon, 26 Apr '21
Document for foreign travel