long-term visa
Prolonged entry authorization
A long-term visa permits residence in a foreign country for an extended period, typically months to years rather than days or weeks.
The term distinguishes these from tourist visas, which allow only brief stays.
Long-term visas are usually tied to specific purposes: a student visa, a work visa, a retirement visa.
Requirements and renewal procedures vary widely by country.
- residence permitAuthorization to inhabit a country
- work permitOfficial employment eligibility document
- immigrationRelocating abroad permanently
- immigration lawyerAttorney for foreign nationals
- passportGovernment-issued travel credential
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- visassingle entry, H-1B, K-1
long-term visatourist visa
Temporary entry authorization
transit visa · temporary visa · visitor visa · entry stamp · day pass
long-term visaundocumented status
Lacking official authorization to reside
illegal entry · visa overstay · visa denial · deportation order
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