An extension is the extension of the validity of a representation beyond the initial validity date. A representation has a maximum date of validity of 5 years, therefore, within this period, the representation can be extended, that is, its validity can be extended.
Any representation that is valid and has a validity of less than 5 years can be extended, with a maximum validity date of 5 years (counting the sum of the initial representation and successive extensions), if it is not required to attach new documentation to prove this extension of the representation.
So,
If A represents B for 1 year --> n extensions can be made for the remaining 4 years.
If A represents B for 2 years --> n extensions can be made for the remaining 3 years.
If, due to the extension of the representation, it is necessary to attach a document that accredits it, a new representation must be made.
In relation to the registration procedure for the extension, this is the same as for new registrations:
- If the original proxy was requested by the power of attorney, with no documentation attached, and therefore went through the "pending acceptance" status >> the extension request will need the proxy's acceptance to go through to valid
- If the original representation had attached documentation and therefore went through the “pending validation” status >> validation by the administration of the extension request is required to become valid.
If the representation is based on a new power of attorney document >> the extension is not allowed, and therefore a new registration must be made.
If the representation has already expired >> the extension is not allowed, and therefore a new registration must be made.
No, it depends on the type: If the initial representation was "pending acceptance" only the power of attorney can request an extension. If the initial representation was "pending validation" both the power of attorney and the representative can request an extension.
You must access the citizenship portal and search for the representation to be extended.
When we click on the representation to be extended, we will go to the "Consultation and Management" tab and once there, if the representation meets the requirements (valid and valid for less than 5 years), in the "Actions" tab, the "Extension".
You must choose the validity period (always less than 5 years on the original representation) and press "Extension" > "Confirm"
The request will remain in "Pending Validation" or "Pending Acceptance" depending on the life cycle of the original representation, as explained in the section " How does the extension flow work? "
From here, in order for the representation to be Valid, you need to follow the usual flow:
- Pending Acceptance: The representative must accept it.
- Pending validation: The administration validator needs to review and validate the attached documentation.
