Do I have to apply for PR before Residence card expires

Dear all,

Actually my 5 years Residence card will be expired on 23rd September, 2015. My question is:

Do i have to apply for permanent residence before Residence card expires.

Or I can apply for permanent residence after Residence card expires on 23rd September, 2015.

Thanks in advance

dhrupadidhamaka wrote:Dear all,

Actually my 5 years Residence card will be expired on 23rd September, 2015. My question is:

Do i have to apply for permanent residence before Residence card expires.

Or I can apply for permanent residence after Residence card expires on 23rd September, 2015.

Thanks in advance

On what basis are you in UK?

A RC is optional (for family members of EEA nationals).

You don’t need to apply for a residence card as a family member

Ref: https://www.gov.uk/apply-for-a-uk-resid ... d/overview

Note You don't get granted PR by getting a PR card;
it's a confirmation of settled status but it is optional to apply for a PR card.

If you believe you have automatically acquired PR in UK you can apply for a PR card as confirmation (once you have met the requirements & can provide the evidence).

Check out similar issue via the link

http://www.immigrationboards.com/eea-ro ... l#p1234897

Thanks all for reply..I need my passport in November. As my Residence card expires on 23rd September, Do I have to apply before that or I can apply on December this year.

What do you need your passport for?

I need passport for to show in my local council