Last updated: 11/10/2024 11/10/2024 Next update: 08/11/202411/10/2024 Print Share E-mail Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Waiting times See when you can expect to receive an answer Eight out of ten cases we process within the number of months specified below. Click on the type of case you have under consideration to read more about when you can expect a decision in your case. Asylum/protection 9 months Family immigration 12 months Expulsion 7 months Request for reversal - asylum cases 12 months Travel document 12 months Work permit 12 months Request for reversal - other cases 9 months Revocation cases 5 - 14 months Citizenship by application 0 - 5 months Permanent residence 0 - 8 months Study permit 4 months Visit and holiday 8 months EEA-cases 10 - 16 months Lifting of prohibition against entry 8 months Legal fees (Section 36) 5 months