Residence Permit

A residence permit is the document that allows you to stay legally for a long period in the country you entered on a visa. Many people arriving as students, employees or through family reunification must apply for a residence card within a set period after arrival and extend it before it expires.

Who is a residence permit for?

People starting their studies on a student visa, those moving abroad on a work visa and family members arriving through family reunification apply for a residence permit. People whose current residence card is expiring or whose status is changing (e.g. moving from student to employee) also need to apply for an extension or change of status.

The residence permit application process step by step

1. We assess your current visa and residence status and your application or extension dates.
2. We list documents such as address registration, tenancy agreement, school or employment documents and health insurance.
3. We review your financial documents and prepare the application form.
4. We book your immigration office appointment and help you prepare for the interview.
5. We follow the process after submission until a decision is made and, if needed, respond to requests for additional documents together.

Key points for your residence permit application

• Apply for an extension before your residence card expires.
• Report changes of address on time; address registration is mandatory in many countries.
• If you are a student, your attendance and academic progress may be considered for an extension.
• Comply with the hour and job limits of your work permit.

Your residence permit application with Weroglobal

We are by your side even after you move abroad: we track your residence card application, extension and change of status on your behalf and remind you of the required documents in good time.