How long is the EU Long-Term Resident status valid, and how often do I renew the card?

A key advantage of this permit is that the underlying status does not expire on a fixed date; it is granted for an indefinite period as long as you keep meeting the conditions. This gives you durable, long-term security of residence.

What you do need to renew is the residence card document itself, which is issued for a set number of years, commonly around five, and then reissued. Renewing the card is an administrative step to keep your identity document current, not a fresh assessment of your whole status, provided your circumstances remain in order.