Appeal

As of 3 October 2011, the Ministry of Refugee, Immigration and Integration Affairs is closed. The decision by the new government to close the ministry results in the ministry's responsibilities being transferred to other ministries. This includes appeal cases.

Temporary address for appeal cases regarding work, studies, au pairs and interns:
The Ministry of Employment
Holbergsgade 6
1057 Copenhagen K
Tel. +45 72 20 50 00

Address for appeal cases regarding family reunification, short-term visa and other immigration cases:
The Ministry of Justice
Slotsholmsgade 10
1216 Copenhagen K
Tel. +45 72 26 84 00
E-mail: jm.@.jm.dk

The procedure in asylum cases remains unchanged. If an application for asylum is turned down by the Immigration Service, it will normally automatically be appealed to the Refugee Appeals Board.

How to submit an appeal

You can submit an appeal to the relevant ministry.

The appeal can also be submitted to the Immigration Service, which will then forward the appeal to the relevant ministry. However, if the appeal is regarding short-term visa, it should be submitted to the Ministry of Justice.

In cases concerning visas, the appeal is however submitted to the ministry.

The appeal should contain information about the personal ID, case number, alien identification number or IVR number and a copy of the Immigration Service's decision.

To shorten the case processing time as much as possible regarding short-term visa cases, documents submitted in connection with an appeal should be translated to Danish, English, French or German.

Processing fee

A processing fee must be paid for applications, appeals and requests to reopen a case in the areas of family reunification, studies and work.

Read more about which case categories require a fee, and how to submit an appeal or request to reopen a case if a fee is required.