Your permit renewal, before it lapses

How this works Enter your permit’s expiry date and this shows a suggested renewal window – roughly three months before expiry, which is when SIRI generally recommends applying. Renewing before your current permit lapses keeps your residence continuous, which matters for permanent residence and citizenship (a gap can reset the clock). This is a planning reminder only; always check SIRI’s current guidance and your specific permit conditions. See our renewing-your-permit guide.