For whom
You hold a short-term residence permit (L permit) or a conditional residence permit (B permit) that expires soon.
Quand
The request for an extension of your authorisation must be sent at least 15 days before its expiration date.
Conditions
If you are a national of a third country, your employer must apply for the extension of your permit.
In principle, third-country nationals holding an L permit may not change jobs.
Upon receipt of the renewed permit, the expired permit must be destroyed or returned destroyed (cut in half) by postal mail to the OCPM.
Pièces à joindre
- completed K form
- colour copy of a valid I.D.
Any relevant supporting evidence as requested by the Foreign Labour Service Directorate when the permit was originally applied for.
If the extension of the permit is subject to the achievement of certain objectives, then the application must provide evidence that these objectives have been met, as stated on the reverse of form K.
Prix
An invoice will be sent by post after receipt of form K.
The applications of third-country nationals are submitted for examination to the foreign labour service, which receives a fee.
Processing times
Processing times can be consulted on this page: Délais de traitement moyens des demandes déposées à l'OCPM | ge.ch
Submit your extension application
Your extension request must be sent by postal mail.
Last updated: 25 June 2026