Review both the possible appeal and the effects of the refusal on your stay and work; do not assume an appeal automatically suspends the decision.
Routes to consider
The review can focus on this service: Study the decision, its notification and evidence to choose between an appeal and a fresh application.
A point to check carefully
Keep proof of receipt: the portal date may differ from the notification date. Review the entire document before calculating a deadline.
Documents to get started
- Full passport and current authorisation, if any.
- Full decision or request, with the date and evidence of notification.
- Copy of the submitted file and evidence relating to the decision’s grounds.
- Timeline of entries, departures, applications and notifications.
How we proceed
- Assessment: confirm the route and competent authority.
- Preparation: collect and review evidence specific to your case.
- Filing: check forms, fees and representation.
- Follow-up: monitor notices and explain the decision and next formalities.
Frequently asked questions
When should I start?
The deadline runs from notification: one month for an administrative appeal (reposición) and two months for a court appeal. Send us the full decision and proof of notification as soon as possible.