FAQ: What is administrative silence in immigration?: in Andalusia
Direct answer
Administrative silence is the legal effect when the Administration fails to decide within the statutory deadline; in immigration it may be positive (approval) or negative (rejection) depending on the procedure.
Key facts
- Based on official sources (BOE, Ministry of Inclusion, National Police).
- Educational content; not legal advice.
- Editorially reviewed August 2026.
Our explanation
Andalusia Immigration
Delegations in Seville, Malaga, Granada, etc., with variable volume.
Silence in Andalusia
Negative silence in residence authorisations; positive in exceptional cases.
Deadlines by province
Similar legal deadline but real times vary between Andalusian provinces.
Certificate
Request silence certificate at corresponding Delegation.
Appeals
Contentious-administrative courts in each provincial capital.
Andalusia tip
Malaga and Seville have higher congestion; real deadlines may extend.
FAQ
Does silence grant residence?
Only if procedure has positive silence; exceptional in immigration.
How long is the deadline?
Usually three months from complete submission.
How do I prove silence?
Request administrative silence certificate at registry.
Official sources
Verified primary references. Our explanation is independent and does not replace official regulations.