FAQ: What is administrative silence in immigration?: in Andalusia

· Last fact-check: 2026-08-24

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.