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Changing employer and your residence card

This guide organises the topic “Changing employer and your residence card”: documents, deadlines, common risks and checks to make before contacting the authority.

Key context

A single permit combines residence with work under the conditions in the decision. We review both employee and employer documents.

Employer Annex No. 1 must be signed by an authorised employer representative. Employment changes may require an amendment or notification.

Establish the legal basis first

Do not begin with the form. First check current status, objective, competent authority and deadline.

Prepare consistent evidence

Details in the form, passport, contract, attachments and previous correspondence should be current and consistent.

Track service

Keep posting and receipt evidence. Valid service often starts a procedural deadline.

Follow up after filing

Monitor correspondence, answer requests and notify the authority where the law requires it.

Questions and answers

Official sources

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Last updated: 2026-07-17