Renewing Health Insurance for a Permit Extension
You also need valid health insurance when extending your residence permit. The policy must cover the new period you are requesting — an existing policy that is about to expire will not be accepted for an extension.
Timing your renewal
Extension applications are made within a defined window before your current permit expires, and your health insurance has to be ready for that application.
If your policy is close to its end date, renew before applying — otherwise your file counts as incomplete.
Do you have to stay with the same insurer?
No. You can change insurer at renewal. Most people bought their first policy without comparing, so renewal is a good moment to revisit the price.
At renewal we compare your current terms against other offers on the market and show you the difference.
Frequently asked questions
If I renew early, do I lose the remainder of my current policy?
No. The new policy's start date is aligned with your current policy's end date, so there is neither a gap nor an overlap.
Can I reuse the same policy for my extension?
Not if it does not cover the new period you are requesting. An extension requires coverage spanning the new term.
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