Is It Normal for Single Permit Processing to Be Delayed in June–July? Would Calling IBZ Help?
I am a non-EU citizen currently living in another EU country. I recently accepted a job offer in Belgium, and my employer is handling the single permit application for me.
My situation falls under the single permit - researcher track, which has a 60-day processing time. However, it has been around 70 days since the application was submitted, and the residence permit has still not been granted. My employer followed up with IBZ twice after the 60-day deadline passed, but it seems IBZ has not replied.
I have checked several posts and am still not sure if this kind of administrative delay is normal. I would really appreciate any insights into the single permit processing time. Additionally, would it be helpful for me to call IBZ directly (my employer has not shared the application number with me)?
My single permit (researcher track) timeline is below:
- 2026.04.22: Application submitted
- 2026.04.29: Work permit approved
- 2026.06.22: Employer followed up with IBZ because the 60-day deadline passed
- 2026.07.01: Employer followed up with IBZ again