Identify the reasons
Determine what the refusal is based on: missing evidence, disputed facts or a legal assessment. This affects which next steps may be appropriate.
Read the appeal instructions
The appeal body, deadline and any fee depend on the case type. Follow the instructions in your decision and promptly clarify any uncertainty about calculating the deadline.
Clarify residence and work rights separately
An appeal does not in itself guarantee that you can stay or work in Denmark. Clarify the decision’s implications for residence, work and departure, and whether suspensive effect should be requested.
Choose the appropriate next step
An appeal, a request to reopen a case and a new application are different routes. The choice requires an individual assessment of the decision and any new information.
Source and further reading: The Immigration Appeals Board’s appeal guidance
General information, reviewed 30 September 2026. The specific case type and decision determine the applicable requirements.
General information, reviewed 30 September 2026. The specific case type and decision determine the applicable requirements.