Job-search residence cannot be extended: you must move to another permit before it expires.
Routes to consider
The most common routes are the employee permit if you get a contract, the highly qualified professional permit, self-employment or entrepreneur residence if you have a project, or digital nomad residence if you work for a foreign company. File the application while your residence is still valid. Change of residence permit
A point to check carefully
Obtain the contract and an accurate description of duties, hours and work location. Check any change of employer or contractual relationship against the specific authorisation.
Documents to get started
- Full passport and current authorisation, if any.
- Admission or enrolment, programme, study format and timetable.
- Academic record, funding and insurance documentation.
- Timeline of entries, departures, applications and notifications.
How we proceed
- Assessment: confirm the route and competent authority.
- Preparation: collect and review evidence specific to your case.
- Filing: check forms, fees and representation.
- Follow-up: monitor notices and explain the decision and next formalities.
Frequently asked questions
When should I start?
Before your current permit or stay expires: there is no fixed filing window for a change of status. Do not start the new activity until it is granted.