When a foreign national holding a multiannual residence permit for a period of four years, a resident permit or a residence permit for a period of more than one year provided for by an international stipulation applies for its renewal, he/she may provide proof of the legality of his/her residence between the expiry date of this document and the decision taken by the administrative authority on his/her application by presenting the expired card or permit, up to a limit of three months from this expiry date.