Filing window When the renewal window opens and when it closes.
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Status aftercare · Residence permit
Residence permit renewal abroad, filed on time
We check whether the basis of your residence permit still holds, prepare the documents for the filing window and support the application until the decision. If the current permit cannot be renewed, we find another lawful basis in the same country or elsewhere.
- Filing in person or by power of attorney, where allowed
- Certificates from other countries handled by the same team
- The whole family renewed in one process
- Any
- country: we renew residence permits worldwide
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- points checked before filing
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- stages from status check to the new card
What clients come with most often
Four common situations
Most requests are one of these four. Choose yours and the specialist starts the conversation from it.
- 01
The permit needs renewing
The card is about to expire. We check the basis and the filing window, put together the document package and file on time.
- 02
Renewal was refused
We review the decision and the reason for refusal and tell you plainly whether it can be appealed, refiled or whether another basis is the better route.
- 03
The permit was not renewed in time
The card has expired or the application was not accepted. We check your status today and what the law of the country allows.
- 04
Time for permanent residence
You have the required years of residence, and further renewals may not be needed. We check your right to permanent residence and prepare the package.
The decision is made by the country authority. We are responsible for the check, a complete document package and the deadlines.
Other cases
If your case is different
Pick the closest scenario. The specialist will start from it and tell you what to check first.
Scenario 01
Circumstances changed
Your job, business, income or family changed. We check whether the basis still holds.
The specialist starts the conversation from this scenario and tells you what to check first.
Scenario 02
Card lost
Loss, theft, damage or an error on the card.
The specialist starts the conversation from this scenario and tells you what to check first.
Scenario 03
A child was born
We arrange the newborn’s status and add the child to the family file.
The specialist starts the conversation from this scenario and tells you what to check first.
Scenario 04
New passport
We check whether your migration data or card must be updated.
The specialist starts the conversation from this scenario and tells you what to check first.
Scenario 05
Need a different permit
Switching category where the country allows it.
The specialist starts the conversation from this scenario and tells you what to check first.
Scenario 06
Not sure what to do
We review your situation and name the option that fits.
The specialist starts the conversation from this scenario and tells you what to check first.
Scenario 01
Circumstances changed
Your job, business, income or family changed. We check whether the basis still holds.
The specialist starts the conversation from this scenario and tells you what to check first.
Checks
What we check before a renewal
The conditions depend on the country and the category. We check these ten points every time.
Basis Whether the job, studies, business, investment or family link still holds.
Family Which family changes must be reflected in the application.
Passport Whether your passport is valid long enough for the new card.
Six more points
- Physical presenceWhether the programme’s presence requirements are met.
- AddressWhether you have valid proof of address.
- Income and fundsWhether they meet the financial requirements on the filing date.
- InsuranceWhether the policy has the required cover and term.
- TaxesWhere your tax record affects the renewal.
- Other factorsAnything that needs a separate legal assessment.
Countries
Residence permit renewal in any country
We handle renewals in any country, whatever situation you come with. Below are the countries people ask about most often. Requirements and timing are confirmed for your category.
HungaryWe support filing on site from our Budapest office.
Your country is not listed? Write to us: we handle renewals in any country.
Special cases
When a renewal is not standard
Six situations where the steps differ from a standard renewal. Choose yours.
If your residence permit has already expired
An expired card does not always mean you have lost the right to live there, but it cannot always be fixed either. We review the facts and explain what the law of that country provides.
- The expiry date and how long it has lapsed
- Any period for filing after expiry, if one exists
- Where you are and how that affects filing
- The reasons for the delay and documents that support them
- Your status on the date you contact us
- Whether late filing or reinstatement is possible
- Whether a new application is needed instead of a renewal
- The risks of leaving and re-entering
The next status
It may be time for permanent residence
If you have renewed your status several years in a row, check your right to permanent residence and then citizenship. Sometimes another renewal is an unnecessary step.
- Residence permit
A temporary status that must be renewed on time.
- Permanent residence
A status without regular renewal of the basis.
- Citizenship
The country’s passport after the required period of residence.
What we check for permanent residence
- The period of lawful residence and allowed absences
- The basis and its continuity
- Language and integration requirements, where they apply
- Income, housing and insurance
- Tax record
- Status of family members
The right to the next status is checked against the country’s requirements on the filing date.
If renewal is not possible
When the current permit cannot be renewed
If your current status is exhausted, we check other lawful grounds in the same country or another jurisdiction.
- A new permit category in the same country
- Business residence permit
- Financially independent person permit
- Digital nomad visa
- Residency by investment
- Family reunification
- Employment
- Another country with a suitable programme
Compare renewal and a new permit
| Point | Renewal | New permit |
|---|---|---|
| Current basis | Must still hold | Not required |
| Scope of work | Update and check | Full application |
| Documents | We update the existing set | Usually a full set |
| Change of category | Usually not possible | Possible |
| Family | Renewed together | Applies again |
| Path to permanent residence | Residence period continues | Depends on country and category |
General logic. The exact comparison depends on the country and category and is made during the check.
Documents
What a renewal usually requires
There is no single list: we put it together for the country, category and family. These documents are the most common.
- 01Passport with enough validity left
- 02Current residence card
- 03Proof of address
- 04Insurance policy
- 05Proof of income or funds
- 06Employment or business documents
- 07Tax documents, where needed
- 08Study documents for student categories
- 09Proof of investment
- 10Family members’ documents
- 11Photos and biometrics
How we work
Residence permit renewal, handled end to end
We do most of the work. From you we need the documents only you hold and attendance in person where the country requires it.
- Review the card and the grant decision
- Match the dates against the filing window
01
Status check
We review your card, its expiry date and renewal history.
You do: Send photos of your card and passport
- Compare your job, income, investment or family link with the requirements
- Note what must be proven
02
Basis check
We check whether the condition your status was granted on still holds.
You do: Tell us what has changed
- Choose: renewal, change of basis or a new status
- Give the quote and timing
03
Option and plan
We name the option that fits and plan from the filing window.
You do: Nothing, we handle it
- Mark what you have and what must be obtained
- Check how long each certificate stays valid
04
Document list
We draw up the list for the country, category and family.
You do: Nothing, we handle it
- Order documents in the countries concerned
- Check the translations
05
Document preparation
We obtain certificates, apostilles, translations and certification.
You do: Sign a power of attorney, if needed
- Complete the authority’s forms
- Check the file before filing
06
Application
We complete the forms and assemble the file.
You do: Nothing, we handle it
- Book the date
- File by power of attorney where allowed
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Filing
We book the appointment and support the filing.
You do: Attend biometrics if in-person filing is required
- Prepare answers to requests
- Check the details on the new card
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Until the decision
We answer the authority’s requests and track the application.
You do: Nothing, we handle it
Start with a status check
Send photos of your residence card and passport. We will tell you which option fits and the timing.
Team
Who handles your renewal
The specialists who check the grounds, prepare the documents and support the filing.
Darya MelnikSenior Investment Migration AdvisorDeadlines, filing and contact with migration authorities
Anna KovalevskayaHead of LegalLegal review of the basis and changes of category
Klara RihterHead of Compliance and Due DiligenceDocument and family file checks
Elena TitovaClient Relationship ManagerClient support from the request to the new cardReviews
What our clients say
Reviews from clients we have supported in different countries.
ViktorInvestor
I did everything correctly: chose the fund, invested the money, and waited for my residence permit. Then it turns out the fund's certificate has an error, and because of that I might be denied. The money is invested, but the paperwork is flawed - and I'm the one who suffers!
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DanielOwner of a car dealership chain
I compared four companies and stayed with the one that told me about the risks in my case first and about prices second. Compliance went through without a single additional request.
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FadiFrom Beirut
Ziraat wanted me to freeze a deposit. Nikos showed that with property the accounts could be opened without it. The accounts are open, residence granted.
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Questions about residence permit renewal
01How long before my permit expires should I apply for renewal?
The filing window is set by the country. In some it opens several months ahead, in others you can only file in a specific period before expiry. We define the window for your category and plan the documents so no certificate expires before the filing date.
02What happens if my permit has already expired?
It depends on the country, how long it has lapsed and where you are. Some countries allow late filing or reinstatement, others only a new application. We review the facts and tell you plainly what is possible.
03Can I renew my residence permit while abroad?
Sometimes yes: remotely or through a representative. Some countries require attendance in person and biometrics. We check this before starting, so the plan is built on a real option.
04What if my job or studies have ended?
We check whether the country allows a change of category without leaving. If it does, we prepare the switch to a new basis. If not, we assess a new application in the same or another country.
05How do I get a status for a child born after we received our permits?
First the birth registration and certificate, then the travel document and the application for the child’s status. The notification deadline is limited, so we obtain the documents in parallel with the filing.
06I lost my residence card. Does that affect my status?
Usually losing the card does not cancel the status, but the replacement must be arranged separately. Steps and timing depend on the country. Travelling without the card carries risks, which we discuss separately.
07Can a refused renewal affect future applications?
A refusal stays in your migration history and may be considered in later applications. So we never file on the off-chance: if the facts do not support a renewal, we first look for another lawful option.
08When should I apply for permanent residence instead of renewing again?
When you have the required period of residence and meet the country’s conditions. We check your residence period, absences and requirements and tell you which makes more sense: renewing or applying for permanent status.
09How long does a renewal take?
From a few weeks to a few months, depending on the country and the authority’s workload. We prepare the documents in parallel so the filing window is not lost.
10How much does the support cost?
It depends on the country, category, family size and whether documents are needed from abroad. We give a quote after checking your status. Government fees are paid separately at the authorities’ rates.
11Do you guarantee the renewal?
The decision is made by the country’s competent authority. We are responsible for checking the basis, a complete set of documents, meeting the deadlines and support until the decision.
INITIAL ASSESSMENT
Tell us what outcome your family needs
We will design a solution for your case, choose the country and the right status, and take the whole process through to the result.
Anna KovalevskayaLead lawyer, citizenship and residency, 12 years of practice