multiple entry
[ˈmʌltɪpl ˈɛntri]
nounpl: multiple entries
entrada múltipla
1. A visa or permit that allows a person to enter and exit a country more than once during its validity period
She obtained a multiple entry visa to visit Brazil several times during the year.
Ela obteve um visto de entrada múltipla para visitar o Brasil várias vezes durante o ano.
2. In computing and databases, the ability to have multiple instances or occurrences of the same record or data
The system allows multiple entry of the same product in different warehouses.
O sistema permite entrada múltipla do mesmo produto em diferentes armazéns.
3. In competitions or events, permission for participants to register or compete multiple times
The tournament allows multiple entry for athletes in different categories.
O torneio permite entrada múltipla para atletas em diferentes categorias.
Multiple entry visas are particularly relevant in Brazil and Latin America, where travel between countries is common. In the USA, the multiple entry visa is a standard immigration tool. The term is primarily used in formal/official immigration contexts rather than casual conversation.
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