permanent residency; right of permanent residence
Legal term for the status allowing a foreign national to reside permanently in a country. Often used in immigration contexts.
He obtained permanent residency in Japan.
Applying for permanent residency can take several years.
He obtained permanent residency in the United States.
I plan to apply for permanent residency next month.
She holds permanent residency in this country.
If you leave the country for a long time, you can lose your permanent residency.