1. An official document or status granted by a country allowing a foreign national to live, work, and reside indefinitely without citizenship requirements
She obtained a permanent residence visa after living in the country for five years.
Ela obteve um visto de residência permanente após viver no país por cinco anos.
2. Legal authorization to remain in a country as a permanent resident with most rights of a citizen except voting
The permanent residence visa allows him to work freely without employment sponsorship.
O visto de residência permanente permite que ele trabalhe livremente sem patrocínio de emprego.