What Can a Foreigner Do If a Residence Permit Extension Application Is Rejected in Türkiye?

A residence permit extension rejection can create a serious and urgent immigration problem for a foreign national living in Türkiye.

Many foreigners assume that because they previously received a Turkish residence permit, renewal will automatically be approved as long as they submit a new application before the expiration date. Turkish immigration law, however, does not provide an automatic right to renewal simply because the applicant has previously been granted a residence permit.

Every extension application is subject to a new administrative assessment.

A foreigner who has lived legally in Türkiye for several years, rented or purchased property, established a business, enrolled children in school or created substantial family and social ties may still receive a decision refusing the extension of his or her residence permit.

The consequences should not be underestimated.

A rejected renewal application may result in the foreigner being required to leave Türkiye. More importantly, Article 54/1-j of Law No. 6458 on Foreigners and International Protection specifically provides a potential ground for removal where a foreigner whose residence permit renewal application has been refused fails to leave Türkiye within ten days.

However, a refusal decision is an administrative act and is not necessarily legally correct or final in the sense that it cannot be challenged.

Depending on the circumstances, the foreigner may be able to:

• challenge the rejection before the Administrative Court,
• request a stay of execution,
• present additional evidence demonstrating that the legal conditions for residence are satisfied,
• rely on family life, the best interests of a child and long-term ties with Türkiye,
• apply under a different lawful ground of residence where legally available,
• challenge related restriction codes or other immigration measures,
• and take further judicial steps where removal or an entry ban is subsequently imposed.

For these reasons, the first days following notification of the rejection decision may be critical.

Is Residence Permit Renewal Automatic in Türkiye?

No.

Under Article 24 of Law No. 6458, residence permits may be extended by the governorates. An extension application may be filed within sixty days before the expiration of the existing residence permit and, in any event, must generally be completed before the existing permit expires.

A foreigner who properly applies for an extension receives a residence permit application document. Under Article 24, the foreigner may remain in Türkiye on the basis of that document while the extension application is pending, even if the previous residence permit expires during the evaluation process.

This protection is important.

It means that the mere expiration of the physical residence card while a properly filed extension application is being evaluated does not normally transform the foreigner’s stay into an unlawful overstay.

The situation changes, however, once the administration reaches a final decision refusing renewal.

The applicant must then examine immediately what legal obligations arise from the rejection and whether the decision should be challenged.

Who Decides Residence Permit Extension Applications?

Residence permit extension applications are decided by the competent governorates through the immigration administration.

Article 25 of Law No. 6458 regulates the refusal, non-renewal and cancellation of residence permits applied for within Türkiye.

The law expressly states that when deciding these matters, the administration may take into consideration factors such as:

• the foreigner’s family ties in Türkiye,
• the duration of residence in Türkiye,
• circumstances in the country of origin,
• and the best interests of the child.

The decision may even be postponed after consideration of these circumstances.

This provision is particularly important because residence permit decisions cannot always be reduced to a mechanical examination of documents.

A foreigner who has legally lived in Türkiye for many years, is married, has children attending Turkish schools, owns property, operates a business or otherwise has developed substantial personal and family ties may have circumstances requiring an individualised assessment.

How Is a Residence Permit Extension Rejection Notified?

A residence permit extension rejection must be notified to the foreigner, the foreigner’s legal representative or lawyer.

According to Article 25 of Law No. 6458, the notification must also contain information regarding how the foreigner can effectively exercise the right to challenge the decision and information regarding other legal rights and obligations arising during the process.

The date of notification can be legally decisive.

Foreigners should therefore preserve:

• the written rejection decision,
• the notification document,
• any SMS or electronic notification received,
• the residence permit application form,
• the previous residence permit card,
• documents submitted with the extension application,
• and any additional documents requested by the Provincial Directorate of Migration Management.

The rejection should never be evaluated only by reading a short SMS message stating that the application has been unsuccessful.

The actual administrative decision and the legal reason given for rejection must be examined.

Why Can a Residence Permit Extension Be Rejected?

The reason depends primarily on the type of residence permit involved.

One of the most common categories is the short-term residence permit.

Article 31 of Law No. 6458 lists numerous grounds for obtaining a short-term residence permit, including property ownership, tourism, commercial or business connections, scientific research, medical treatment, Turkish-language education and certain investment-related situations.

Article 32 then establishes the general conditions applicable to short-term residence permits.

The applicant must rely on a lawful residence purpose and provide supporting information and documentation. The applicant must also satisfy applicable entry requirements, provide appropriate accommodation and address information, and comply with other statutory requirements.

Article 33 provides that a short-term residence permit may be refused, cancelled or not renewed where:

1. one or more of the conditions under Article 32 are not satisfied or cease to exist;
2. the residence permit is used for a purpose different from that for which it was issued; or
3. there is a current removal decision or entry ban concerning the foreigner.

Therefore, merely having received the same type of residence permit in previous years does not guarantee another extension.

Can a Tourist Residence Permit Extension Be Rejected?

Yes.

Touristic residence permits are among the areas in which foreigners frequently encounter renewal difficulties.

A foreigner applying for a short-term residence permit for tourism must demonstrate a genuine and lawful purpose of stay falling within the statutory framework.

The administration may evaluate the documents submitted, previous residence history, declared accommodation, financial circumstances and other relevant information when considering the application.

A major legal issue may arise where the administration concludes that the applicant’s actual reason for remaining in Türkiye is inconsistent with the declared purpose of the residence permit.

For example, repeatedly obtaining a tourism-based residence permit while effectively carrying out an activity requiring a different legal status may cause questions concerning whether the permit is being used consistently with its statutory purpose.

However, a rejection must still have a lawful factual and legal basis.

A generic rejection that fails to meaningfully examine the applicant’s circumstances may potentially become the subject of administrative judicial review.

Can a Residence Permit Be Rejected Because of Address Problems?

Yes.

Address information plays an important role in Turkish immigration procedures.

Article 32 requires applicants for short-term residence permits to provide information concerning their address of stay in Türkiye.

Problems can arise where:

• the applicant cannot establish actual residence at the declared address,
• the lease agreement is considered unreliable,
• address registration cannot be verified,
• the applicant moves without completing necessary formalities,
• documents concerning accommodation are inconsistent,
• or immigration authorities determine that the declared address does not reflect the person’s actual residence.

Foreigners should therefore treat address registration as a substantive immigration issue rather than merely an administrative formality.

If the rejection is based on an address problem that can be disproved by a valid lease, title deed, utility records, population registration records or other evidence, these documents may become important in an administrative lawsuit.

Can Owning Property Guarantee a Residence Permit Extension?

No.

Foreign property owners frequently misunderstand the relationship between real estate ownership and immigration status.

Article 31 recognises ownership of immovable property as one of the statutory grounds upon which a short-term residence permit may be granted.

However, ownership of an apartment or house does not create an unconditional or permanent right to reside in Türkiye.

The property and application must comply with the applicable immigration requirements, and the foreigner must satisfy the other statutory conditions.

Consequently, saying:

“I own a house in Türkiye, therefore my residence permit cannot be rejected”

is legally incorrect.

Nevertheless, property ownership can be highly relevant.

Where a foreigner genuinely lives in his or her own property, has complied with residence rules and satisfies statutory conditions, a rejection may require careful scrutiny to determine whether the administration properly evaluated the circumstances.

Property ownership may also demonstrate substantial and continuing ties with Türkiye where proportionality considerations become relevant.

Can a Residence Permit Be Rejected Because of False Documents or False Statements?

Yes, and this can create consequences substantially more serious than a simple residence permit rejection.

The official e-Residence system expressly warns applicants that false declarations may result in rejection of the residence permit application, cancellation of an already granted permit and commencement of removal procedures.

This may involve allegations concerning documents such as:

• false rental agreements,
• fabricated address documentation,
• forged financial records,
• altered passport documents,
• fraudulent health insurance,
• false declarations concerning family relationships,
• or misleading statements about the purpose of residence.

In addition to immigration consequences, the use of false documents or false declarations may potentially create criminal-law implications depending on the facts.

However, there is an important distinction between deliberate fraud and a simple documentary error.

Incorrect information should not automatically be characterised as intentional deception.

If a rejection is based on an alleged false declaration, it is important to determine exactly:

• what information is claimed to be false,
• who prepared the document,
• whether the foreigner knew it was false,
• whether the information was materially relevant to the application,
• and what evidence the administration has relied upon.

Can a Residence Permit Extension Be Rejected Because of a Restriction Code?

Yes.

Foreign nationals may sometimes discover that an immigration restriction code has been placed in their records.

A restriction code may affect:

• residence permit applications,
• residence permit renewals,
• entry into Türkiye,
• or other immigration procedures.

The existence of a restriction code does not necessarily mean that every resulting administrative measure is lawful.

The legal basis, factual justification and proportionality of the restriction may be subject to judicial review.

Where the residence permit rejection is effectively based on a restriction code, it may be necessary to examine whether the residence permit rejection alone should be challenged or whether a separate administrative measure concerning the restriction code must also be addressed.

This is particularly important in cases involving public order, public security or national security allegations.

Can a Residence Permit Be Rejected Because of a Criminal Investigation?

A criminal investigation can affect immigration status, particularly where the alleged conduct is considered relevant to public order or public security.

However, a criminal investigation and an immigration decision are legally different matters.

The mere existence of an investigation does not automatically establish criminal guilt.

Where the administration relies on police records, intelligence information or criminal allegations when rejecting residence status, the foreigner may challenge whether the information provides a sufficient legal basis for the measure.

The Turkish Constitutional Court has repeatedly underlined that measures affecting foreigners’ family life must be supported by relevant and sufficient reasons and that judicial authorities must conduct genuine scrutiny rather than simply accepting abstract public-security allegations.

Accordingly, documents such as a decision of non-prosecution, acquittal judgment or records demonstrating mistaken identity may be critically important.

Can the Foreigner Appeal a Residence Permit Extension Rejection?

Yes.

A residence permit extension rejection is an administrative act and may be challenged through Turkish administrative law remedies.

The principal judicial remedy is an action for annulment before the competent Administrative Court.

Unlike removal decisions, for which Law No. 6458 provides a special 15-day judicial challenge period, residence permit rejection cases are generally subject to the ordinary administrative litigation period unless another special rule applies.

Under Article 7 of Law No. 2577 on Administrative Judicial Procedure, the general period for bringing an action before an administrative court is 60 days, where no special statutory period has been prescribed. The period generally begins following lawful notification of the administrative decision.

This distinction is extremely important.

A foreigner should not confuse:

the period for filing a lawsuit against the residence permit rejection

with

the immigration obligation to leave Türkiye after rejection of an extension application.

These are different legal issues.

Is the Foreigner Required to Leave Türkiye Within 10 Days After a Residence Permit Extension Rejection?

This is one of the most important issues following the rejection of an extension application.

Article 54/1-j of Law No. 6458 identifies as potentially subject to removal foreigners whose residence permit renewal applications have been refused and who fail to leave Türkiye within ten days. The Presidency of Migration Management also expressly identifies this category in its official information concerning removal decisions.

Therefore, a foreigner who simply ignores a renewal rejection and continues living in Türkiye may place himself or herself at risk of a subsequent removal decision.

This issue must be distinguished from an ordinary first residence permit application.

Particularly where an existing residence permit has expired while the applicant was lawfully waiting for the extension application to be decided, the rejection creates an urgent legal situation.

The actual rejection notification should be reviewed carefully to determine the obligations imposed and the relevant dates.

Does Filing a Lawsuit Automatically Allow the Foreigner to Stay in Türkiye?

This is a critical distinction.

Under the general rule in Article 27 of Law No. 2577, merely filing an administrative lawsuit does not automatically suspend the implementation of the challenged administrative act.

Therefore, filing an annulment action against a residence permit rejection should not automatically be treated as the equivalent of obtaining a new residence permit.

Where appropriate, the lawsuit may also include a request for stay of execution.

Under Article 27, a stay of execution may be granted where the statutory requirements are satisfied, particularly where implementation of the administrative measure would cause damage that would be difficult or impossible to remedy and the administrative measure is clearly unlawful.

For a foreigner with substantial ties to Türkiye, relevant circumstances might include:

• separation from a Turkish spouse,
• separation from minor children,
• interruption of children’s education,
• serious health considerations,
• long-term lawful residence,
• business activities,
• or other substantial consequences of being forced to leave the country.

Whether a stay of execution can be granted depends entirely on the circumstances and legal defects of the individual case.

What Should Be Requested in a Residence Permit Rejection Lawsuit?

The principal request is generally the annulment of the administrative decision refusing renewal.

Depending on the circumstances, the petition may also request a stay of execution.

A strong administrative lawsuit should not merely state that the applicant wishes to continue living in Türkiye.

The petition should identify the specific unlawful aspects of the rejection.

Potential arguments may include:

• the statutory requirements for residence were actually satisfied,
• relevant documents were ignored or misunderstood,
• the administration relied on incorrect information,
• the stated reason does not correspond to the applicant’s actual circumstances,
• there is no sufficient factual basis for a public-order allegation,
• the administration failed to conduct an individual assessment,
• family ties were not properly considered,
• the best interests of minor children were ignored,
• the decision disproportionately interferes with family or private life,
• or the stated reason is inconsistent with Law No. 6458.

Evidence should be presented in a structured manner.

Can Family Ties Prevent a Residence Permit Rejection?

Family ties do not provide absolute immunity from immigration decisions.

However, Turkish legislation specifically requires family circumstances to be considered.

Article 25 expressly identifies the foreigner’s family ties in Türkiye, duration of residence, country-of-origin circumstances and the best interests of the child as factors which may be taken into consideration when deciding refusal, cancellation or non-renewal matters.

Article 20 of the Turkish Constitution also protects private and family life.

The Constitutional Court’s jurisprudence demonstrates that immigration authorities and courts may be required to establish a fair balance between immigration or public-security objectives and the foreigner’s family life.

The Constitutional Court has specifically stated that where foreigners have strong family ties in Türkiye, authorities must establish a fair balance between those ties and the public interest relied upon in immigration measures.

Accordingly, evidence concerning family life may be crucial.

Examples include:

• marriage to a Turkish citizen,
• Turkish citizen children,
• children attending school in Türkiye,
• dependent family members,
• long-term cohabitation,
• medical dependency,
• or circumstances making relocation of the family unreasonable or exceptionally difficult.

Family ties do not automatically invalidate the rejection, but they should not be ignored.

What Is the Importance of the Best Interests of the Child?

Where children are affected by the residence permit decision, the legal assessment may become considerably more sensitive.

Article 25 expressly identifies the best interests of the child as a relevant factor in residence permit refusal, cancellation and non-renewal proceedings.

For example, consider a foreign parent who:

• has legally resided in Türkiye for several years,
• has children attending school in Türkiye,
• lives together with the children,
• contributes substantially to their daily care,
• and receives a residence permit extension rejection.

The administration should not treat the matter solely as an isolated immigration file.

The practical impact on the child should also be assessed.

Where this has not occurred, it may become an important ground for challenging the decision.

Can a Foreigner Apply Again After a Residence Permit Rejection?

This depends on the circumstances.

The Presidency of Migration Management states in its official frequently asked questions that after a residence permit application is refused, the foreigner cannot make another application based on the same purpose of stay within six months.

However, where the person’s legal stay continues and a genuinely different lawful purpose of stay exists, an application based on a different residence ground may be possible.

This rule should not be misunderstood as allowing a foreigner to simply choose an artificial new residence category after rejection.

The new ground must genuinely exist.

For example, a person’s circumstances may genuinely change because of:

• marriage,
• education,
• family status,
• acquisition of a qualifying residence basis,
• a change in employment or work-permit status,
• or another legally recognised reason of stay.

Article 29 of Law No. 6458 also recognises transfers between residence permits where the original reason for residence no longer applies or a different lawful reason arises.

Can the Same Residence Permit Application Simply Be Submitted Again?

Generally, the official immigration guidance states that another application based on the same purpose of stay cannot be made within six months following rejection.

Therefore, repeatedly submitting substantially identical applications is not necessarily an effective solution.

If the original rejection was legally incorrect, challenging that decision may be more appropriate.

If the rejection was caused by a genuine failure to satisfy the legal conditions, the foreigner should determine whether:

• the deficiency can lawfully be remedied,
• another residence category is genuinely applicable,
• departure from Türkiye is required,
• or a future application should be made after the applicable period.

The correct strategy depends heavily on the rejection reason.

What Happens If the Foreigner Does Nothing After the Rejection?

Doing nothing may be the highest-risk option.

If the foreigner’s previous residence permit has expired and the extension application has been rejected, remaining in Türkiye without taking appropriate legal or immigration steps may cause the person to lose lawful status.

Most importantly, failure to leave following rejection of a renewal application within the statutory ten-day period is expressly listed among the Article 54 removal grounds.

A subsequent process may potentially involve:

• a removal decision,
• administrative detention,
• transfer to a removal centre,
• an entry ban,
• immigration fines,
• and additional difficulty obtaining Turkish visas or residence permits in the future.

Accordingly, a residence permit extension rejection should be dealt with immediately rather than months later.

Can a Residence Permit Rejection Lead to Deportation?

Yes, but the distinction between residence permit refusal and a removal decision is important.

A rejected extension application is not necessarily identical to a deportation order.

However, Article 54/1-j creates a removal ground where a foreigner whose renewal application has been rejected does not leave within ten days.

If a separate removal decision is subsequently issued, a different and much shorter judicial deadline applies.

Under Article 53 of Law No. 6458, removal decisions may generally be challenged before the Administrative Court within 15 days from notification.

Therefore:

Residence permit rejection lawsuit: generally subject to the ordinary administrative litigation period.

Removal decision lawsuit: special 15-day period.

Foreigners should never assume that filing one case automatically replaces the need to challenge another administrative decision.

Can an Entry Ban Also Be Imposed?

Potentially, yes.

In certain circumstances, immigration violations and removal proceedings may result in an entry ban.

This can be particularly serious for foreigners who have:

• spouses in Türkiye,
• Turkish children,
• property,
• businesses,
• ongoing litigation,
• employment,
• or significant investments.

An entry ban may therefore create consequences extending far beyond the original residence permit rejection.

Where an entry ban or restriction code exists, its factual and legal basis should be separately examined.

What Documents Are Important When Challenging a Residence Permit Extension Rejection?

Evidence should be collected immediately.

Depending on the circumstances, relevant documentation may include:

• the residence permit extension rejection decision,
• notification records,
• passport,
• previous residence permits,
• application documents,
• residence permit application certificate,
• lease agreement,
• title deed,
• address registration records,
• health insurance documents,
• bank statements,
• evidence of financial resources,
• marriage certificate,
• Turkish spouse’s identity records,
• children’s birth certificates,
• children’s school records,
• company documents,
• employment documentation,
• work permits,
• criminal investigation documents,
• acquittal or non-prosecution decisions,
• medical documentation,
• and documents demonstrating the applicant’s long-term ties with Türkiye.

The relevance of each document depends on the reason for rejection.

The aim is not to overwhelm the court with paperwork.

The evidence should directly demonstrate why the administrative decision is factually or legally incorrect.

What Should a Foreigner Do Immediately After Receiving a Residence Permit Extension Rejection?

Several issues should be addressed immediately.

First, obtain the complete written rejection decision and establish the exact notification date.

Second, identify the statutory reason for the rejection.

Third, determine whether the previous residence permit has already expired.

Fourth, calculate both the administrative litigation deadline and any immigration departure obligation.

Fifth, determine whether remaining in Türkiye may create a removal risk under Article 54/1-j.

Sixth, assess whether an annulment action should be filed before the competent Administrative Court.

Seventh, determine whether the circumstances justify requesting a stay of execution.

Finally, identify whether additional measures such as a restriction code, removal decision or entry ban have also been issued.

This assessment should be made quickly because different administrative measures can have different judicial deadlines.

Frequently Asked Questions About Residence Permit Extension Rejections in Türkiye

My Turkish residence permit extension was rejected. Can I stay in Türkiye?

A pending extension application generally allows lawful stay until a decision is issued. Once the renewal is rejected, however, the foreigner’s legal position changes. Article 54/1-j creates a potential removal ground if a person whose extension application has been rejected fails to leave within ten days. The rejection notice and individual circumstances should therefore be examined immediately.

Can I appeal an ikamet rejection?

Yes. A residence permit rejection is an administrative act and may be challenged before the Administrative Court.

How long do I have to challenge a residence permit rejection?

Residence permit rejection cases are generally governed by the ordinary 60-day administrative litigation period under Article 7 of Law No. 2577 unless a special deadline applies to the particular measure. This should not be confused with the separate ten-day immigration issue following rejection of a renewal application.

Does filing the lawsuit automatically give me legal residence?

Not necessarily. Under the general principle of Turkish administrative procedure, filing an annulment action does not automatically suspend implementation of the administrative decision. A stay of execution may need to be requested where appropriate.

Can I reapply immediately?

Official guidance states that another residence permit application based on the same purpose of stay cannot generally be made within six months after rejection. A genuinely different lawful purpose may be considered where the person’s legal status permits such an application.

Can I be deported because my residence permit was rejected?

The rejection itself and a removal decision are separate measures. However, failure to leave within ten days after rejection of a residence permit renewal application is specifically listed as a potential ground for removal under Article 54/1-j.

I own property in Türkiye. Can my extension still be rejected?

Yes. Property ownership is one recognised basis for a short-term residence permit but does not provide unconditional immigration status.

I am married to a Turkish citizen. Can my residence permit still be rejected?

Marriage does not create complete immunity from immigration measures. Nevertheless, family unity is expressly relevant under Article 25, and constitutional protection of family life may become important depending on the circumstances.

My children are Turkish citizens. Does that matter?

Yes. Family life and particularly the best interests of minor children may be highly relevant to the proportionality and legality of a residence permit decision.

Why Legal Review Is Important After an Ikamet Rejection

Residence permit extension cases frequently involve more than simply completing another application form.

A rejection may raise questions concerning:

• Turkish administrative law,
• immigration legislation,
• constitutional rights,
• family life,
• deportation law,
• restriction codes,
• entry bans,
• work permits,
• property ownership,
• and administrative judicial procedure.

The correct strategy also differs considerably depending on why the application was rejected.

An applicant whose extension was rejected because of an easily identifiable documentary issue is in a very different legal position from a foreigner whose application was rejected because of an alleged public-security restriction.

Likewise, a foreign tourist with no significant ties to Türkiye is in a different position from someone who has legally resided in Türkiye for ten years with a Turkish spouse and minor Turkish children.

The administration and, where necessary, the Administrative Court should examine the individual characteristics of the case.

Conclusion: A Residence Permit Extension Rejection Should Be Challenged Without Delay Where It Is Unlawful

A rejected Turkish residence permit extension does not necessarily mean that the foreigner has no legal remedies.

Under Law No. 6458, residence permit renewal decisions are administrative measures subject to legal requirements and judicial review.

The foreigner may challenge an unlawful rejection before the competent Administrative Court and, where the legal requirements are satisfied, request a stay of execution.

However, timing is crucial.

Foreigners must distinguish between the general period for bringing an administrative action against the residence permit rejection and the ten-day issue arising under Article 54/1-j where a rejected renewal applicant does not leave Türkiye.

Ignoring the rejection may create much more serious immigration consequences, potentially including a removal decision and entry restrictions.

The legal assessment should therefore consider:

• the exact rejection reason,
• notification date,
• previous residence status,
• whether statutory residence conditions remain satisfied,
• family ties,
• children and their best interests,
• duration of lawful residence,
• property and business connections,
• possible restriction codes,
• criminal or public-security allegations,
• and whether remaining in Türkiye creates an immediate removal risk.

A residence permit refusal is therefore not merely an administrative inconvenience. For a foreigner whose family, home, business or professional life is established in Türkiye, it may determine whether he or she can continue living in the country.

Immediate legal analysis of the rejection decision is often the safest way to preserve available remedies and prevent the matter from developing into a more serious deportation or entry-ban dispute.

Legal Basis

The principal Turkish legal provisions applicable to residence permit extension rejection cases include:

Law No. 6458 on Foreigners and International Protection

• Article 24 – Renewal of residence permits
• Article 25 – Refusal, cancellation and non-renewal of residence permits
• Article 29 – Transfer between residence permits
• Articles 31–33 – Short-term residence permits
• Articles 34–37 – Family residence permits
• Article 54 – Grounds for removal
• Article 55 – Exemptions from removal
• Articles 52–60 – Removal procedures

Law No. 2577 on Administrative Judicial Procedure

• Article 7 – General period for filing administrative actions
• Article 27 – Stay of execution

Constitution of the Republic of Türkiye

• Article 20 – Right to respect for private and family life
• Article 40 – Protection of fundamental rights and effective remedies
• Article 125 – Judicial review of administrative acts

Residence permit cases should also be evaluated in light of the case law of Turkish administrative courts, regional administrative courts, the Council of State and the Constitutional Court.

Disclaimer: This article provides general information concerning Turkish immigration and administrative law. Immigration procedures depend on the individual facts of each case, and this article should not be considered legal advice concerning a particular residence permit application or rejection.