Direct answer: A lower income alone does not determine refusal: the office assesses permit reason, actual work, documented income and other conditions. Provide current evidence.
Who this applies to: Anyone renewing a work or family permit after reduced income.
Practical steps: 1) gather contracts, payslips, CU and returns; 2) explain reduction, termination or reduced hours; 3) attach new job or CPI registration where relevant; 4) submit through the stated channel; 5) answer supplements with current data.
Documents to keep: Tax returns, CU, payslips, contract, termination or reduced hours and family evidence if requested.
Verifiable timing and costs: There is no single threshold for every permit; use only the threshold in the source or office request.
Exceptions and special cases: Seasonal, family and long-term permits have different criteria; do not transfer one rule.
If the procedure stalls: If proof is insufficient, request the supplement list and provide current evidence, not future promises.
Practical example: After reduced hours, the applicant attaches reduced payslips and the new part-time contract for full assessment.
Last verified: 24/10/2026.