Last updated: 08/09/2023 08/09/2023 Next update: 13/10/202308/09/2023 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 8 months Expulsion 9 months Request for reversal - asylum cases 12 months Travel document 8 months Work permit 6 months Request for reversal - other cases 9 months Revocation cases 5 - 16 months Citizenship by application 0 - 6 months Permanent residence 0 - 6 months Study permit 3 months Visit and holiday 8 months Au-pair 2 months EEA-cases 8 - 14 months Lifting of prohibition against entry 12 months Legal fees (Section 36) 5 months