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Rejection (Afslag)

A decision that denies an application for a residence permit, visa, work permit, or citizenship in Denmark.

A decision that denies an application for a residence permit, visa, work permit, or citizenship in Denmark.

Also known as: denial negative decision

What is a rejection?

A rejection (Danish: afslag) is a negative decision from a Danish immigration authority — usually the Immigration Service (Udlændingestyrelsen) or SIRI — denying the requested permit. The decision must be written, contain reasoning, and include an appeal notice.

What to do after a rejection

  • Read the reasoning carefully — it shows which requirements were considered unmet.
  • Check the appeal deadline (typically 8 weeks).
  • Consider whether there is grounds to appeal to the Immigration Appeals Board or to file a new application.

Copernica Law has won more than 150 appeal cases and can assess whether your rejection should be appealed.

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