Extend a work or residence permit
5. Extend an L permit or a conditional B permit
For whom
You hold a short-term residence permit (L permit) or a conditional residence permit (B permit) that expires soon.
When
The request for an extension of your authorisation must be sent at least 15 days before its expiration date.
Terms
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.
Attachments
- completed K form
- colour copy of a valid I.D.
Any relevant supporting evidence as requested by the foreign labour service when the permit was originally applied for.
Price
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
Your renewal request must be sent by postal mail.