An application for temporary or permanent residence permission is not always approved. In such cases, it is advisable to prepare an appeal against the negative decision regarding the residence card. You can file an appeal as soon as you receive the negative decision. However, it is recommended to prepare carefully. Read our article to find out how to prepare an appeal against the refusal to grant residence permission and issue a residence card.
Why Did You Receive a Refusal to Issue a Residence Card?
If you receive a refusal to issue a residence card, you do not need to give up. Sometimes the application is rejected for trivial reasons, such as incorrect data, referencing documents that have expired during the application process, or simply an oversight by the official. In this case, it is worth checking why your application was refused. The reason is usually provided in the decision, although you can also find it in the case files.
How to Submit an Appeal Against a Negative Decision Regarding a Residence Card?
In the case of refusal to issue a residence card, you can file an appeal within 14 days at the relevant Voivodeship Office. You can submit the appeal in person, by mail, or electronically through the ePUAP platform.
It is important to keep a copy of the submitted document.
Appeal Against a Negative Decision Regarding a Residence Card – Template
The template for an appeal against a residence card decision is very simple. The document should include:
You are not required to provide reasons for your request, but doing so will undoubtedly increase your chances of a positive decision. State why you believe the refusal decision is unjustified, what aspects the office failed to consider, or what legal violations occurred. You should support your arguments with relevant documents or reference specific legal provisions that were violated.