Article 16 Withdrawal or non-renewal of residence permits

Member States may withdraw or refuse to renew a residence permit issued on the basis of this Directive when it has been fraudulently acquired or wherever it appears that the holder did not meet or no longer meets the conditions for entry and residence laid down in Article 6 and in whichever of Articles 7 to 11 applies to the relevant category.

Member States may withdraw or refuse to renew a residence permit on grounds of public policy, public security or public health.