The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 4 letter word VISA
I've seen this crossword clue in Financial Times
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More clues leading to the result VISA
- Pass through having taken in Slovakia's capital
- Travel document carried by Chekhov is auctioned
- Travel document is required to enter Virginia
- From Mavis, an endorsement
- Pass is in Virginia
- 29 lives in Virginia
- Head of security getting in by way of official pass
- Pass
- Pass through, taking in Swedish capital
- Permit 6 to visit South Africa
Buddy explains!
The straight part
We know that "official pass" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case official pass = visa.The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
Sadly, We don't have an explanation for this specific crossword clue yet.
What does VISA mean?
VISA noun- A permit to enter and leave a country, normally issued by the authorities of the country to be visited.
- To endorse (a passport, etc.).