1. A type of visa that allows a foreign national to reside permanently in a country, typically granted after meeting specific criteria such as employment, family reunification, or investment
She applied for a settlement visa to permanently move to the United Kingdom.
Ela se candidatou a um visto de residência permanente para se mudar permanentemente para o Reino Unido.
2. Official immigration authorization that grants long-term or indefinite leave to remain in a country
The settlement visa is the final step before applying for citizenship.
O visto de residência permanente é o passo final antes de se candidatar à cidadania.