Permits

Permit rejected, your options now

Updated July 2026Reviewed July 2026
The short versionIf your Danish residence or work permit is refused, you usually have the right to appeal within a set deadline (often 8 weeks), or you can submit a new, corrected application. Read the refusal letter carefully, it states the reason and your options.

First, read the decision

The refusal letter from SIRI (or the relevant authority) explains why you were refused and how to appeal, including the deadline. Most refusals come down to missing documents, unmet conditions (salary, job type), or eligibility gaps, many are fixable.

Your options

Usually you can either appeal the decision to the named appeals body within the stated deadline (commonly 8 weeks), or submit a fresh application that fixes the problem. Which is better depends on the reason, sometimes a clean new application is faster than an appeal.

Get it right the second time

Address the exact reason given: supply the missing document, meet the salary threshold, or choose the correct scheme with the eligibility checker. For complex or borderline cases, an immigration lawyer is often worth the cost. See SIRI explained and residence permits.

High-stakes, time-limitedAppeal deadlines are strict and missing them can end your options. Confirm your specific situation with SIRI (nyidanmark.dk) or a lawyer promptly, this is general information, not legal advice.

Common questions

Can I appeal a rejected Danish permit?

Usually yes, within a stated deadline (often 8 weeks). The refusal letter explains how and to whom.

Should I appeal or reapply?

It depends on the reason; sometimes a corrected new application is faster than an appeal. Address the exact reason given.

Why was my permit refused?

Commonly missing documents, unmet conditions like salary or job type, or the wrong scheme, many of which are fixable.