What happens to my KEI permit if I lose or change my job?

Because the Key Employee Initiative approves you for a particular managerial or highly technical post with a specific employer, your residence and work rights are linked to that job. If the employment ends, your permit can be affected and you should act quickly.

Moving to a new employer or role normally requires a new application or amendment, and the new position must still satisfy the KEI criteria, including the salary threshold and the key-role requirement. Contact Identita as soon as a change is on the horizon so you can regularise your status before your existing permit basis falls away.