Last updated: 07/11/2025 07/11/2025 Next update: 05/12/202507/11/2025 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 14 months Expulsion 12 months Request for reversal - asylum cases 10 months Travel document 10 months Work permit 18 months Request for reversal - other cases 10 months Revocation cases 5 - 18 months Citizenship by application 0 - 9 months Permanent residence 0 - 9 months Study permit 10 months Visit and holiday 6 months EEA-cases 12 - 19 months Lifting of prohibition against entry 12 months Legal fees (Section 36) 8 months