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First time after a student status:

Region: Flanders

Application date : 07/05/2025

WP: 12/05/2025

RP: waiting

@GuestPoster571

Region: Flanders

Application date : 07/05/2025

WP: 12/05/2025

RP: waiting

@Blue Horizonn

Hallo， 4- 5 months to wait RP .

@Blue Horizonn

It appears that they are processing applications from early to mid-May. However, it's a bit random and depends on each application. Maybe you'll hear back in 1-3 weeks.

1st time application

Region: Flanders

Application date: 17 April

WP: 2 May

RP: waiting

Region: Brussels

Application date: 09/05/2025

Admissible: 14/05/2025

WP: 15/05/2025

RP: waiting

Those delays are crazy 😬😬last years it wasn’t like this… people that applied in April are still waiting? Not normal! My friend bqck in 2023 did apply in April she got her RP in July. This is really worrying

So few days ago was my deadline (4 months since WP) and on that exact date they asked my employer for a scan of my passport (all pages) and they mentioned that since they asked for aditional documents they have few more weeks of processing. I feel like it's done on purpose on that exact date so I wouldn't be able to receive RP automatically... i really find it weird that after 4 months of waiting they are asking for aditional documents.

@Luke Blackk

most of the time, the decision is given short after they request additional documents. You may hear from them soon.

@a19

Hi, I got my Annex 46 today! Hope yours comes through soon. I also contacted IBZ and mentioned that the 4 months waiting time for the single permit processing was almost over, and two days later I get the residence permit approved...

Hope yours comes quickly too. It is a frustrating process.

Application of renewal to change employer . [Flanders to BXL]

Application date : 26 aug 2025

Region: Brussels

WP: waiting

RP: waiting

Flemish Region

WP 28.04.2025

Additional documents required: 28.08.2025

Additional documents delivered: 01.09.2025

RP: 03.09.2025

It is really wild lately with this waiting times, I wish everyone success with their applications!

@umutgulum

I'm applying for Brussels, and I need to submit everything before September 18, but I'm not sure what to do since I'm still waiting on Annex 46.

Would really appreciate any guidance you can share.

I'm applying for Brussels, and I need to submit everything before September 18, but I'm not sure what to do since I'm still waiting on Annex 46.

I recently received my Work Permit for Belgium, but my visa process is still pending because we are waiting for Annex 46 to be issued.

Could anyone who has gone through a similar process please share:

How long did it take to receive Annex 46 after the Work Permit approval?

Are there any steps I can take to expedite the process?

Is there any authority or contact point where I can follow up for updates?

This delay is affecting my travel plans and job onboarding.

Application received Date: 11/08/2025

Would really appreciate any guidance you can share.

@Ramakrishnan Ramar

Sorry I didn’t understand what you are applying or waiting for ?

@Ramakrishnan Ramar

Hello, If I am understanding you properly, you have recieved your work permit on 11-08-2025. I think the reseidence permit processing time is around 17 weeks as per flanders website.

May be down the line it will get faster.

Cffc

Hi,

Application date-3 January 2025

Work permit date - 16 May 2025

Annexure 46/single permit - still waiting

I tried mailing them on this Friday at but I did not receive any auto response, can anyone tell if they are sending automated responses or not?

Also, Does anyone have any idea when can i expect my annexure?

Any leads or information is appreciated.

Thank you!

@Ishikakhanna1167

Is there any particular reason why it has taken so long for your application?

@Ishikakhanna1167
Is there any particular reason why it has taken so long for your application? - @teaenjoyer27

If they knew, they wouldn't be asking the qustion.

Hi,
Application date-3 January 2025
Work permit date - 16 May 2025
Annexure 46/single permit - still waiting

I tried mailing them on this Friday at but I did not receive any auto response, can anyone tell if they are sending automated responses or not?

Also, Does anyone have any idea when can i expect my annexure?

Any leads or information is appreciated.

Thank you! - @Ishikakhanna1167

Have you tried calling them?

I tried calling them but all they say is to drop a mail and standard timeline to process single permit is 16 weeks. for work permit it is standard 12 weeks, and I received it but a little delay.

but annexure 46 is getting very delayed.

Since it was 2 months and I haven't received an update on my work permit, I called the Flanders authorities, then they asked my employer for extra documents regarding the company. Now I called them this week, and they mentioned they are coordinating with another Belgian agency (probably outsourcing some process). Anyone has similar experience with their work permit?

@Eline Paul

it is not always like that. In 2022, I applied first week of October 2022 and got my RP in February 2023

but what works most time is to call them when you feel like it is taking too long

Is Single Permit applications processed by Ministry ny whiich order fro past expereinces? employer wise or by workmpermit start date? Or Admissablity date what is the criteria. Any chances to expedite when employer calls or writes to ministry.

@ranahisham95

Did you hear anything?

Region  femish , application date 05/05/2025

Werk permit..14/7/2025

Annex 46  Residnse 

Total time period , 118 days

@gzeeshanarif

Do you know when your application was termed admissible? Seems like it has been 120 days, now maybe you can nudge them for Annex 47. Do you know why it took so long for your work permit? I'm also facing some delay with that.

Region: flanders

Application date: 23/07

Still waiting for work permit.

They reached out to me after the 3 weeks deadline requesting additional documents.

It's been 2 weeks since I provided them.

Is it normal to wait more than 6 weeks for the work permit alone?

I've seen that some people got it in 2 days

For me it took more than 4 months to get annex 47. First step was pretty fast though.

It started around April 2025 and received final results start of September.

Does anyone know what happenns after? Should town hall invite me to finish the process and get the card? Asking because waiting time in townhall is more than 3 months and I really hope that for these cases it’s a different process….

@t-zander

Can you please share detailed timeline

@alexsun951

No, we asked for Annex 46 since they passed the 120 days threshold but still no reply yet.

update

Application of renewal to same employer BXL

Application date : 28 July 2025

18/08/2025    In treatment by Region

26/08/2025    Information requested by the Region

05/09/2025    Admissible

05/09/2025    Positive decision Work

RP: waiting

has anyone annex 46 last week?

Does anyone got anex 46 who applied in mid May?

@TJ_Bel

I am wondering the same. Keep us updated guys

@TJ_Bel

it's so crazy. I got my WP on 29th April, but still waiting for the RP.

Can Someone help me to find a solution for situation below?

I am on student visa and it expires on 31/10/2025. (I failed my repeat subject). One company agreed to offer a work permit within next week and ready to apply for my single permit. But they need to start working 20 hrs/week from next week .

Can i start working as soon as I get the WP approved from flanders region and obtain annexure 49 ? or else Should I work 20 hrs/week until 31/10/2025 and wait till whole single permit process completes? I am on a tricky timeline and & I really appreciate your kind advices.

Thanks

@gaya96

Normally if you obtain the first approval ( work authorization) the commune will give u an annex 49 waiting for your full single permit. Will you be able to work full time with that or not, I am not sure, better send an email to your commune or go ask them directly to get a definitive answer