Delay in processing times for applications to NARIC-Vlaanderen and measures taken to improve the situation

NARIC-Vlaanderen is currently dealing with a very large number of applications for the recognition of foreign diplomas. The number of applications received increases every year.

Due to this influx of applications:

• The waiting times before applications can be processed are longer

• It is not possible to contact NARIC-Vlaanderen by telephone directly

• Digital accessibility is limited (there is a delay in email responses)

NARIC-Vlaanderen acknowledges the impact of this situation and apologizes for the inconvenience.

Measures taken to improve the situation

Over the last few months, NARIC-Vlaanderen has taken various steps to speed up the process. Nine new file handlers started in January and February to help deal with the backlog. From January to April 2025, NARIC-Vlaanderen processed 800 more applications (+44%) than in the same period in 2024.

In addition, efforts are being made to provide our stakeholders with transparent information on foreign education systems (in Dutch). For example, eight public country sheets had been published by the end of 2024.

Do you have questions about the status of your file? Check the status of your file(opens in new window).

For general questions, you can always contact 1700 (in Dutch).