What is an extension?

An extension is the extension of the validity of a representation beyond the initial validity date. A representation has a maximum validity date of 5 years, therefore, within this period, the representation can be extended, that is, its validity can be extended.

Which representations can be extended?

Any representation that is valid and has a validity of less than 5 years may be extended, with a maximum validity date of 5 years (counting the sum of the initial representation and the successive extensions), if new documentation is not required to be attached to prove this extension of the representation.

Therefore,

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, for the extension of the representation, it is necessary to attach a document that accredits it, a new representation must be made.

How does the extension flow work?

Regarding the registration procedure for the extension, it is the same as for new registrations:

  • If the original representation was requested without attached documentation (either by the principal or representative) and, therefore, went through the “pending acceptance” status >> the extension request will require the acceptance of the other party to become 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 >> an extension is not allowed, and therefore a new registration is required.

Can either party request an extension?

Yes.

If the initial representation was "pending acceptance", the principal or representative may request an extension and the other party must accept it.

If the initial representation was "pending validation", both the principal and the representative can request an extension and it must be validated by the administration.

How to create an extension from the citizenship portal?

You must access the citizenship portal and search for the representation to be extended.

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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” can be carried out.

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You must choose the validity period (always less than 5 years from the original representation) and press “Extension” > “Confirm”.

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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? ”

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From here, for the representation to be Valid, it must follow the usual flow:

  • Pending acceptance: it must be accepted by the other party (the one that has not initiated the extension).
  • Pending validation: the administration validator must review the attached documentation and validate it.