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Rules change
Residence permits for third-country nationals are filed electronically under the 2023 Migration Code, and the in-country route for some categories has narrowed since. Keep the electronic receipt of filing: it proves your legal stay while the permit is decided. This is a general guide, not legal advice. Confirm each step with the Ministry of Migration and Asylum before you rely on it.