Single permit processing 2026

@durmazaysegul10

you better call them, if you'd wait enough on the line, an employee will give you more info about ur file & when to hear the result from IBZ

good luck

@k0k0jambo

no

Single permit renewal - Flanders

Application : 15/11/2025

WP approval : 02/12/2025

RP: Waiting

Single permit renewal - Flanders

Application : 15/11/2025

WP approval : 02/12/2025

RP: Waiting

@k0k0jambo

My timelines for first time applicant Flanders:

Application: 12.11.2025

WP: 27.11.2025

SP: 11/03/2026

Good luck everyone

@k0k0jambo

Congrats sir may I know where you from and what agency. I'm from Philippines thanks

Hi everyone,

Sharing my timeline for a first-time application :

1. Application date: ~29/10/2025 (Privacy notification received on 05/11/2025)
2. WP Approval (Region Brussels): 15/12/2025
3. RP (Residence Permit): Waiting..."In processing"

Good luck to you all !

# Nov. 10 2025 private notice data privacy  received

#WP?

#RP?

No any updates until now.

@User_0409

RP: 17/03

@Creator_HT

Application date: ~29/10/2025 (Privacy notification received on 05/11/2025)

WP Approval (Region Brussels): 15/12/2025

RP (Residence Permit): "18/03/2026"

I received my single work permit renewal last week. In February my wife had applied for her residence card renewal (family reunification) on the commune website. After I received the Annex 46 we sent it to the commune and they included it in her application. Right now she has an Annex 15.

I have a few questions:

- The commune has not shared any receipt of the application, file tracking number, etc. Is that normal?

- For my single work permit renewal I was able to log into the ibz website and track my application. Is there something similar for family reunification visa renewal.

- Has anyone recently gone through this process? If yes, how long after your spouse received the Single work permit did you get it?

- When my single work permit application started processing I received a privacy notice. Will my wife receive something similar?

Timeline:

- Family reunification renewal application date: Feb 4

- Single work permit renewal: March 17

@User_0409

Hi,

As far as I know, it is not possible to track your family reunification extension application. It is commune sending the all documents to IBZ, when they hear from IBZ, they will let you know. it is normal that you have not had any receipt or track number. We did not also received anything at a time we applied for my wife.

The processing time mostly starts the day you receive your SP. In our case, it took around 2 months for her to receive her extension. However, that differs for everyone. you may expect it to be longer or shorter, but surely it will take time.

and no, your wife will not receive privacy notice. at least, we did not receive any.

Recently I got my unlimited single permit extension and the file has been added to my wife s family reunification extension application last week. I will let you know when we hear from commune.

Good luck

@umutgulum

Thank you and good luck!

@Creator_HT

Did you apply from belgium or from abroad?

Belgium

Wp-26-11-2025

Rp-23-03-2026

Congratulations  @JOBIN Jbj

Sir when you receive the no reply data privacy email.

@JERALDSON AALA

October 30

@CelestialNocturne

No, I applied from another counrty, it's my first application

@User_0409

Hello again,

my wife has already got an acceptance for the family reunification extension application. it has been 2-3 weeks since she applied.

Fyi

@umutgulum

Hey man !

I have a quick question. Basically I received an Annex 46 and single permit for employment in Belgium. I am currently in Dubai with my spouse and 1-year-old child. We applied through VFS on March 23 for:

1. Visa D Single Permit (for me)

2. Visa D Family Reunification with Non-EU Temporary Residence Permit Art. 10bis (for spouse and child)

The application was forwarded to the Embassy in Abu Dhabi. We have now received an email stating our application has been forwarded to the Foreigners' Office (FPS Interior) for examination and decision, although on the Annex 46 it clearly mentioned that we were approved and that the Visa can be issued in Abu Dhabi.

Any idea on this process and how long it might take ?

@jaaloukjoseph

Hi !

as far as I know, all Visa D application are forwarded to IBZ before being granted. Mine was also sent to IBZ despite I was having a single permit. In my case, it took months to receive the visa, but there was an investigation for the applications made from Turkey. It may vary from one consulate to another but I don’t think it will take much in your case to receive your visa as you have completed already the most difficult part (obtaining the Single Permit) 

@User_0409
Hi,
As far as I know, it is not possible to track your family reunification extension application. It is commune sending the all documents to IBZ, when they hear from IBZ, they will let you know. it is normal that you have not had any receipt or track number. We did not also received anything at a time we applied for my wife.
The processing time mostly starts the day you receive your SP. In our case, it took around 2 months for her to receive her extension. However, that differs for everyone. you may expect it to be longer or shorter, but surely it will take time.

and no, your wife will not receive privacy notice. at least, we did not receive any.

Recently I got my unlimited single permit extension and the file has been added to my wife s family reunification extension application last week. I will let you know when we hear from commune.

Good luck - @umutgulum

Hi,

Please can you explain how your single permit approval was added to your wife's family reunification extension application? Did you send an email to Brussels or your stad? Or call them?

@dee_keem

I asked my wife to send an email to commune stating that I have received my single permit and it can be added to her application file. She sent also the copy of my SP in that email.

I am not sure if commune has done anything. Our applications in IBZ are in one file and when you obtain your SP, it is seen in your spouse file anyway I think. Just a prediction.

good luck

Has anyone gotten any updates on their applications? November and December applications?

@jfaroald

My employer submitted my application on the 25th of November 2025. I got my single permit in 18th of February 2026.

I applied for the Visa D for me and my family in march and now the file is forwarded to the Immigration Office and we’re waiting.

Hello, did anybody change employer having a single permit ? Do you have an idea how long it takes and if they go through the whole process again ? Meaning work permit + residence permit or if it’s only work permit approval ? Thank you!!

@zayneb166

Hi,

its both your work permit and residency permit will be renewed. The whole process varies from application to another but takes somewhere around 4 months.

good luck

@zayneb166

You have to go through the whole process again, but in my case I was informed that I could start working in my new company only with the “work permit”.

Always good to call or send an email, but in my case:

1. I had a SP valid until Feb 2026 in Flanders
2. In June 2024 I had my new WP approved for the new company in Brussels. So I started working there while waiting for my new Annex 46.
3. in August I received my Annex 46, but I was already working in the new company for 2 months. The commune didn’t even want to change my A Card, as the previous one was still valid.

@umutgulum

Hi,

Today is the fourth month (120th day) I have been waiting for the single permit after my work permit approval. I tried to call but the info desk didn't help, and said to send an email. Do you know after four months, according to their website, the single permit is granted automatically or not? Going in person to the office in Brussels will help? I am really frustrated with this process ):

@jfaroald

Maybe try contacting singlepermit@ibz.fgov.be ?

I remember 3 years ago during my first application, I contacted them and they replied saying they needed a specific document which the proof of legalization of documents in the consulate. But just fyi, now I’m doing the renewal and they said to me that the timeline varies between 14 and 17 weeks

good luck!

@jfaroald

Hi,

not hearing from IBZ for 4 months doesn’t mean that it will be granted, unfortunately. I am sure you will hear from them quite soon. Normally, they would inform you when you call them. Try to call them once more, you may get more info maybe.

good luck

Single permit timeline: Brussels region, first-time application.

Employer submission: 19 December 2025

WP: 2 February 2026

RP: still waiting as of 9 April 2026

Has anyone heard back yet from a December application? Thanks!

It all depends on work permit grant date. So, your date of reference is 2nd February.

@mdaliatbe

Hi, how do you know if it is admissible? Where do you check the status of the application ?

@jfaroald

It is 60 days after recevability.

In my case, application 16/07/25

WP: 14/09

RP: 30/09

@CelestialNocturne

Any update ?

@joaoaccorsi

Where do you check the status ?

Submitted unlimited work permit on 2nd January 2026.

Work permit part 9th January.

Residence part today 10th April 2026.

Unlimited residency is valid till 10th April 2027.