Last updated: 10/04/2026 10/04/2026 Next update: 08/05/202610/04/2026 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 12 months Family immigration 15 months Expulsion of third-country nationals 13 months Request for reversal - asylum cases 12 months Travel document 13 months Expulsion of EU/EEA nationals 7 mnd Request for reversal - other cases 12 months Revocation cases 5 - 18 months Work permit 20 months Permanent residence 0 - 12 months Study permit 15 months Citizenship by application 0 - 12 months EEA-cases 12 - 19 months Lifting of prohibition against entry 12 months Visit and holiday 6 months Legal fees (Section 36) 9 months