1. An official document or legal authorization that grants a foreign national the right to reside in a country for a specified period
She obtained a residence permit to work and live in Portugal for two years.
Ela obteve uma permissão de residência para trabalhar e viver em Portugal por dois anos.
2. A visa or authorization issued by immigration authorities allowing legal residence in a specific jurisdiction
The residence permit must be renewed before its expiration date.
A permissão de residência deve ser renovada antes da data de expiração.