Administrative
Law.

Spanish law sets a legal deadline for public bodies to respond, and a failure to reply within it is called silencio administrativo. Depending on the type of application, this silence can be treated as an approval or a denial by law, and either way it opens a route to act, rather than simply waiting indefinitely.

Usually yes, but the deadlines are short, often one month from notification. The first step is normally an internal appeal to the same body (recurso de alzada or recurso de reposición). If that fails, it can go further to a contentious-administrative appeal before the courts.

Delays usually come from an incomplete application, a mismatch in personal details, or simple backlog at the issuing body. We identify exactly where an application is stuck and push it through directly with the relevant office, rather than leaving it to chance.

In most cases, yes, with a power of attorney (POA) signed before a notary or at a Spanish consulate. This lets us submit applications, collect certificates, and respond to the administration on your behalf without you needing to be physically present.

An internal appeal (recurso de alzada or reposición) asks the same administration, or its superior, to reconsider its own decision, and is usually required before you can go further. A contentious-administrative appeal takes the matter to an actual court, which reviews whether the administration acted lawfully. We assess which stage you are at and what the deadline is before doing anything.