Backlogs in the processing of residence permit applications based on family ties

There are currently backlogs in the processing of residence permit applications based on family ties. At the moment, there are approximately 10,800 applications waiting for a decision. 

Most applications are processed within three months

The backlogs do not concern the majority of the applications submitted on the basis of family ties. Of all the applications submitted in 2022 on the basis of family ties, more than 55% were processed within three months and 75% within six months of submitting the application.

Most applicants have received a positive decision. In 2022, a total of 17,476 decisions were made on applications for a first residence permit on the basis of family ties, and 11,589 decisions were made on applications for an extended permit. Positive decisions accounted for around 93% of the decisions on first permits and for around 96% of the decisions on extended permits.

If you have not yet received a decision on your application, there is no need to worry. Migri will contact you if additional information is needed for your application.