SIRI / Udlændingestyrelsen letter explained in English
Immigration offices. Decide on residence and work permits (SIRI) and on family reunification, asylum and other residence (Udlændingestyrelsen).
Letters you may get
- Bestilling af biometri — an appointment for photo and fingerprints
- Afgørelse — your permit was granted or refused
- Anmodning om oplysninger — they need more documents
What to do
- Deadlines to complain about immigration decisions are short and differ by case. Get advice quickly.
- Apply to extend your permit before it ends.
- Find the deadline. Look for “senest”, “inden”, “frist”.
- Write the reference number from the letter on everything you send back, and keep copies.
- If you disagree with a decision, object in writing before the deadline (“klage”, “indsigelse”, “anke”). See the template.
Words you may see
Questions
What is the SIRI / Udlændingestyrelsen?
Immigration offices. Decide on residence and work permits (SIRI) and on family reunification, asylum and other residence (Udlændingestyrelsen).
How long do I have to answer a letter from the SIRI / Udlændingestyrelsen?
It depends on the letter. Look for words like “senest”, “inden”, “frist” — they mark the deadline. In Denmark, a letter in Digital Post usually counts as received when it arrives in your mailbox. Paper letters take a few days. Briefly adds about 2 days — check the date in Digital Post or on the envelope. To object, the letter usually names the way to do it (“klage”, “indsigelse”, “anke”).
Can I read a SIRI / Udlændingestyrelsen letter in English?
Yes. Take a photo of the letter with Briefly. It explains the letter in plain English, finds the deadline and the amount, and gives you ready-made replies in Danish. Your letter never leaves your device.
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