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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
01 / Your situation
What has happened with your permit
Pick the closest scenario. The specialist will start from it and tell you what to check first.
Expiring soon
A standard renewal: we check the filing window and whether the basis still holds.
Already expired
We check your current status and the options the country’s law provides.
Circumstances changed
Your job, business, income or family changed. We check whether the basis still holds.
Card lost
Loss, theft, damage or an error on the card.
A child was born
We arrange the newborn’s status and add the child to the family file.
New passport
We check whether your migration data or card must be updated.
Need a different permit
Switching category where the country allows it.
Not sure what to do
We review your situation and name the option that fits.
02 / The decision
Four possible outcomes
Renewal is one of four options. We go through them in order and stop at the first one that fits your situation.
Renewal of the current permit
The basis still holds and the requirements are met. We prepare the file for the filing window and track the deadline.
Change of basis in the country
The original condition is gone, but the country allows a switch to another category without leaving. We check the new category’s requirements.
A new residence permit
A switch inside the country is not allowed. We find another basis: a new application in the same country or another jurisdiction.
Legal review
The deadline was missed or the facts are disputed. A lawyer reviews them and explains what the country’s law provides.
The result of the check is the option that fits and a plan. The decision on the application is taken by the country’s competent authority.
03 / The check
What we check before a renewal
The conditions depend on the country and the category. We check these ten points every time.
- 01Filing window
When the renewal window opens and when it closes.
- 02Basis
Whether the job, studies, business, investment or family link still holds.
- 03Physical presence
Whether the programme’s presence requirements are met.
- 04Address
Whether you have valid proof of address.
- 05Income and funds
Whether they meet the financial requirements on the filing date.
- 06Insurance
Whether the policy has the required cover and term.
- 07Taxes
Where your tax record affects the renewal.
- 08Family
Which family changes must be reflected in the application.
- 09Passport
Whether your passport is valid long enough for the new card.
- 10Other factors
Anything that needs a separate legal assessment.
Residence permit renewal
We file on time, with every document ready
Certificates, translations and apostilles are ordered in advance, so nothing expires before the filing date.
04 / Countries
Residence permit renewal by country
We support renewals where we run a migration practice. Requirements and timing are confirmed for your category.
HungaryWe support filing on site from our Budapest office.
SpainRenewal of residence permits in various categories.
PortugalRenewal and the move to the next status.
ItalyRenewal of the permesso di soggiorno on various grounds.
GreeceRenewal of investment and other residence permits.
CyprusRenewal and the move to permanent status.
MaltaRenewal of programme-based residence permits.
AustriaRenewal with quota and requirement checks.
FranceRenewal of the titre de séjour.
SwitzerlandRenewal of cantonal permits.
UAERenewal of the residence visa and Emirates ID.
TurkeyRenewal of ikamet on various grounds.
Your country is not listed? Write to us and we will confirm whether we can help.
05 / 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
06 / 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.
- 01Residence permit
A temporary status that must be renewed on time.
- 02Permanent residence
A status without regular renewal of the basis.
- 03Citizenship
The country’s passport after the required period of residence.
What we check for permanent residence
The right to the next status is checked against the country’s requirements on the filing date.
- 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
07 / 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.
Renew the current permit or get a new one
| 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.
08 / 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.
- Passport with enough validity left
- Current residence card
- Proof of address
- Insurance policy
- Proof of income or funds
- Employment or business documents
- Tax documents, where needed
- Study documents for student categories
- Proof of investment
- Family members’ documents
- Photos and biometrics
If you need documents from another country
A renewal often depends on a certificate that has to be obtained abroad. The same team handles it.
Criminal record certificate
Obtained in your previous country of residence.
Civil status certificates
Birth and marriage certificates, duplicates.
Apostille and legalisation
So the document is accepted in your country of residence.
Translation and certification
Translated and certified in the required format.
Your own checklist
Get the document list for your renewal
Tell us the country, category and family members. We will send a list marking which documents you already have and which must be obtained again.
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.
Status check
We review your card, its expiry date and renewal history.
We do- Review the card and the grant decision
- Match the dates against the filing window
You doSend photos of your card and passport
Basis check
We check whether the condition your status was granted on still holds.
We do- Compare your job, income, investment or family link with the requirements
- Note what must be proven
You doTell us what has changed
Option and plan
We name the option that fits and plan from the filing window.
We do- Choose: renewal, change of basis or a new status
- Give the quote and timing
You doNothing, we handle it
Document list
We draw up the list for the country, category and family.
We do- Mark what you have and what must be obtained
- Check how long each certificate stays valid
You doNothing, we handle it
Document preparation
We obtain certificates, apostilles, translations and certification.
We do- Order documents in the countries concerned
- Check the translations
You doSign a power of attorney, if needed
Application
We complete the forms and assemble the file.
We do- Complete the authority’s forms
- Check the file before filing
You doNothing, we handle it
Filing
We book the appointment and support the filing.
We do- Book the date
- File by power of attorney where allowed
You doAttend biometrics if in-person filing is required
Until the decision
We answer the authority’s requests and track the application.
We do- Prepare answers to requests
- Check the details on the new card
You doNothing, 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.
10 / 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 card11 / Reviews
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!
Read the case
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.
Read the case12 / FAQ
Questions about residence permit 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
