17/10/2025
Legal residency status
AIMA clarified today that the right of residence of foreign citizens remains valid for up to 6 months after the expiry date of the Residence Permit Card ( Article 63 (14) of Regulatory Decree No. 84/2007).
Foreign citizens from countries outside the European Union who have not yet applied for renewal of their residence permit will only be in an irregular situation in the following situations:
📅**6 months from 15 October 2025** for cards that expired **by 30 June 2025** and the right of residence **maintains valid until 15 April 2026**.
📅 **6 months from the expiry date** of cards that expire **after 30 June 2025**.
Foreign citizens who have already applied to renew their residence permit must bring their expired permit with them, as well as proof that the renewal application has been made.
