Ausländerbehörde Frankfurt am Main
Processing times reported by applicants. Located in Hessen.
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- Other figure · Citizenship24 months
Wait until processing of a naturalisation application starts: about 24 months (per the office website, accessed 21 Oct 2026). Applies to the whole Regierungspräsidium Darmstadt, which decides naturalisations for all of South Hesse (including Frankfurt, Wiesbaden and Darmstadt), not only this office.
- Other figure · Citizenship66,000 applications
About 66,000 open naturalisation applications at the Regierungspräsidium Darmstadt in May 2026 (Mediendienst Integration survey). Applies to the whole Regierungspräsidium Darmstadt, which decides naturalisations for all of South Hesse (including Frankfurt, Wiesbaden and Darmstadt), not only this office.
- Wait for an appointment · Residence permits3 months
Average wait for an appointment at the Frankfurt Immigration Office: three months, according to its head Norbert Euler (hessenschau, 21 Jan 2026). It used to be up to 20 months.
- Applications received · Citizenship8,116 applications
New naturalisation applications filed in 2025, as reported by the city to Mediendienst Integration. Counts applications filed in Frankfurt. In Hesse the Regierungspräsidium decides on naturalisation; the city takes the applications.
Hessen compared
Applicant numbers and reported waiting times of the offices in this state.
Foreign residents: estimate from the 2024 share of foreign nationals (Regionalatlas, Federal and State Statistical Offices) and population. Boundaries: © GeoBasis-DE / BKG 2024.
| # | Office | Foreign residents | Reports |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Frankfurt am Mainthis office | 224,400 | 0 |
| 2 | Main-Kinzig-Kreis | 77,900 | 0 |
| 3 | Landkreis Offenbach | 75,100 | 0 |
| 4 | Landkreis Wiesbaden | 66,700 | 0 |
| 5 | Landkreis Groß-Gerau | 63,600 | 0 |
| 6 | Offenbach am Main | 53,000 | 0 |
| 7 | Wetteraukreis | 47,200 | 0 |
| 8 | Landkreis Darmstadt-Dieburg | 46,800 | 0 |
| 9 | Main-Taunus-Kreis | 44,800 | 0 |
| 10 | Hochtaunuskreis | 44,500 | 0 |
| 11 | Kassel | 43,300 | 0 |
| 12 | Landkreis Gießen | 41,500 | 0 |
| 13 | Landkreis Bergstraße | 40,600 | 0 |
| 14 | Landkreis Darmstadt | 39,700 | 0 |
| 15 | Lahn-Dill-Kreis | 33,500 | 0 |
| 16 | Landkreis Marburg-Biedenkopf | 32,000 | 0 |
| 17 | Landkreis Fulda | 27,100 | 0 |
| 18 | Rheingau-Taunus-Kreis | 26,900 | 0 |
| 19 | Landkreis Limburg-Weilburg | 23,600 | 0 |
| 20 | Landkreis Kassel | 22,500 | 0 |
| 21 | Schwalm-Eder-Kreis | 18,500 | 0 |
| 22 | Landkreis Waldeck-Frankenberg | 17,300 | 0 |
| 23 | Landkreis Hersfeld-Rotenburg | 15,000 | 0 |
| 24 | Odenwaldkreis | 13,900 | 0 |
| 25 | Vogelsbergkreis | 9,500 | 0 |
| 26 | Werra-Meißner-Kreis | 8,800 | 0 |
All of Germany, for comparison
- Citizenship
- 257 days
- 1 report
Frequently asked questions
How long does citizenship (Einbürgerung) take at the Ausländerbehörde Frankfurt am Main?
There are not enough reports for this application type in Frankfurt am Main yet. Across Germany the median is 257 days.
What can I do if the Ausländerbehörde Frankfurt am Main has not decided after three months?
Under § 75 VwGO you can file an action for failure to act (Untätigkeitsklage) if an authority does not decide within three months without sufficient reason. Whether this makes sense in your case is a question for an immigration lawyer.
How many foreign residents does the Ausländerbehörde Frankfurt am Main serve?
About 224,400 people, 29.5% of the population (2024 share of foreign nationals, Federal and State Statistical Offices).
No decision after more than 3 months?
Under § 75 VwGO you can file an action for failure to act (Untätigkeitsklage) if an authority does not decide within three months without sufficient reason. Whether this makes sense in your case is a question for an immigration lawyer.
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