Residency permit

Member since 29 November 2023

Kath948381Serial expat19 July 2024 09:45:04

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My residency card runs until.early next year now as my husband's elderly I'll mother has been discharged into his care at the UK . Should I renew my card early or should I try and renew my card if needed late?

janemulberry ViP

Member since 23 January 2021

janemulberryViP19 July 2024 10:48:20

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Kath, I'm not clear what the question is. Are you intending to go back to the UK for a while? I don't really know anything about residency cards but it would seem to be better to apply early and be sure you have it.

Kath948381 Serial expat

Member since 29 November 2023

Kath948381Serial expat19 July 2024 11:16:21

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Sorry Jane, I'm assuming that if his Mum passes away soon that I may have to return to the UK at short notice , to support him. So do I renew now or wait.

janemulberry ViP

Member since 23 January 2021

janemulberryViP19 July 2024 14:28:43

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Oh, hugs, I am so sorry. I think that if the rules allow for applying early, doing it before you go would be wise. Sorting out things when someone passes away always takes longer than you expect, and having residency already sorted is one less thing you'll need to think about.

tutisservis Active member

Member since 11 August 2021

tutisservisActive member19 July 2024 15:15:07

Definitely apply early.

If your immigration office is strict and always sticks to the books and rules, they can refuse to let you renew your card if you are late, as the rule is two weeks before at the latest. If that’s the case, you will need to start over with D visa and residence permit.