Longer duration of residence and work permits for herdsmen and farm managers in agriculture

From now on SIRI will be able to grant residence and work permits for herdsmen and farm managers for up to 4 years at a time rather than as is the case today for respectively 1, 2 or 3 years at a time. The change is due to a change to an executive order which takes effect today 8 February 2022.

The change will take effect for both existing and new applications and for both first time applications and applications for extensions. If the employment/contract allows it (e.g. a permanent contract), we will therefore from today grant residence and work permits for herdsmen or farm managers with a duration of up to 4 years. Please be aware that the requirement for the passport to valid for the entire duration of the residence permit continues to be in effect. A residence permit can therefore only be valid for up to 3 months before the expiry date of your passport.