The UGE must decide within 20 working days; if it does not, the application is deemed granted by positive silence.
Routes to consider
The period is suspended while you answer a request and resumes when you reply; it does not start again from zero. If it has expired, ask for the certificate confirming the silence to apply for the TIE. Digital nomad residence permit
A point to check carefully
Keep proof of receipt: the portal date may differ from the notification date. Review the entire document before calculating a deadline.
Documents to get started
- Full passport and current authorisation, if any.
- Contracts and evidence of the foreign employer’s or clients’ activity.
- Remote-work permission, income evidence and social security coverage.
- 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 buying tickets or your authorisation expires. If you received a notice, provide its receipt date too: it may determine the response deadline.