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temporary visa

[ˈtɛmpəreri ˈvizə]
nounpl: temporary visas
visto temporário
1. An official document or authorization granted by a country allowing a foreign national to enter and stay within its territory for a limited period of time for specific purposes such as tourism, business, or study
She obtained a temporary visa to study at the university for one year.
Ela obteve um visto temporário para estudar na universidade por um ano.
2. A travel permit that is valid for a restricted duration and does not grant permanent residence status
The temporary visa allows him to work in the country for six months.
O visto temporário permite que ele trabalhe no país por seis meses.
Synonyms
short-term visalimited visavisiting visa
Antonyms
permanent visaresident visaindefinite visa

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
visto temporário
Standard term used throughout Brazil
São Paulo
visto temporário
Common usage in business and immigration contexts
Portugal
visto temporário
Official term used by Portuguese immigration authorities

Related Idioms & Phrases

visa application process
visa validity period
visa extension
visa renewal
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