Settling in for the long term
If you are moving abroad to live, work, study, join family or retire, a short-stay visa is rarely the end of the process. Most countries expect longer-term residents to hold a residence permit — the status that confirms your right to stay beyond 90 days. The way you obtain it differs from country to country: some issue it before you travel, while many grant a national long-stay (Type D) visa first and then require you to register or collect your permit locally after arrival.
We help UK residents navigate this paperwork calmly, so the move itself stays the focus rather than the admin.
Who this route suits
This support is for people who already have, or expect to obtain, the right to live somewhere long-term and now need to manage the permit side correctly. That includes new arrivals collecting a first permit, residents approaching a renewal deadline, and anyone unsure which documents need official legalisation before a foreign authority will accept them.
What we help with
- Confirming the correct sequence for your destination — what is arranged in the UK versus after arrival
- Preparing first-time residence permit applications and renewals
- Building a complete, well-ordered document set for the relevant authority
- Explaining which UK documents may need an apostille or legalisation, and pointing you to the official UK channels
- Reviewing your forms and supporting evidence before submission
What to prepare
Have your destination country, the reason for your stay, and your expected length of stay ready, along with your passport and any existing visa or permit details. Gather the personal documents that long-stay routes commonly involve — proof of address, financial evidence and relevant certificates — so we can identify early which ones may need authentication.
Requirements, fees and deadlines are set by each country’s own authorities and change over time, so we always work from the current official source for your destination rather than assumptions. Our role is to help you prepare a clear, complete application; the decision always rests with the issuing authority.
To get started, tell us your destination and stay length and we will outline the right route — start your application.