u/urban_samosa

Hi everyone! I’m an Indian researcher joining Ghent University as a postdoc. My university’s ODIS office confirmed that my Single Permit application was officially submitted on 18 August 2026.
The process is now with the Belgian authorities: admissibility → work approval → Annex 46 (residence approval). ODIS mentions a general processing time of 10–120 days.
For anyone who recently went through the Single Permit process in Flanders, especially as a researcher/postdoc:

1. How long did it take from submission to Annex 46?
2. What were your submission and approval dates?

I’d really appreciate any recent experiences, as I’m trying to estimate when I can realistically travel to Ghent. Thanks!

Hi everyone! I’m an Indian researcher joining Ghent University as a postdoc. My university’s ODIS office confirmed that my Single Permit application was officially submitted on 18 August 2026.
The process is now with the Belgian authorities: admissibility → work approval → Annex 46 (residence approval). ODIS mentions a general processing time of 10–120 days.
For anyone who recently went through the Single Permit process in Flanders, especially as a researcher/postdoc:
What were your submission and approval dates?

I’d really appreciate any recent experiences, as I’m trying to estimate when I can realistically travel to Ghent. Thanks!

Hi. Greetings from India. I will be moving to Ghent for 2 years in early September for post doc in the Ghent Uni. I have checked the apartment/studio listing in Immoweb. I just want to ask is there any formal way to approach or schedule a viewing? Like do I need to send them a cover letter kinda thing and supporting financial statement etc ? I have rented place in UK but through relatives. I am new to Belgian rules and do not know much about the procedure. If you have any suggestions please drop it here. Thank you in anticipation.

Also congrats for defeating USA. I hope that your battle with Norway will be legendary.

Hi, I will be moving to Gent for 2-yr postdoc at the Gent University. My average net salary will be ~ € 3300/month. I am an Indian and I have stayed at London, Edinburgh and Taoyuan City previously. Went to Lyon and Paris. So Europe is not completely new to me while Belgium or Gent is !

Is there anyone here who would be kind enough to tell me how is life at Gent ? How much should I expect to spend monthly? Any idea of estimated monthly expenditure if I choose to live in a studio apartment? A break up of costs would be very helpful. What are some local attractions and cool places to visit and wind off ? Also please tell me more about Belgium and Gent that most websites do not mention explicitly but you think of them as extra perks or hidden treasures type.

Dank u wel!

Hi, I will be moving to Ghent for 2-yr postdoc at the Ghent University. My average net salary will be ~ € 3300/month. I am an Indian and I have stayed at London, Edinburgh and Taoyuan City previously. So Europe is not completely new to me.

Is there anyone here who would be kind enough to tell me how is life at Ghent ? How much should I expect to spend monthly? Any idea of estimated monthly expenditure if I choose to live in a studio apartment? A break up of costs would be very helpful. What are some local attractions and cool places to visit and wind off ? Also please tell me more about Belgium and Ghent that most websites do not mention explicitly but you think of them as extra perks or hidden treasures type.

Dank u wel!