# Ausländerbehörde Kreis Lippe

> How long does an application at the Ausländerbehörde Kreis Lippe take? Real waiting times for citizenship, permanent residence, Blue Card and residence permits, reported by applicants.

- State: Nordrhein-Westfalen
- Page: https://aktenzeit.de/en/office/kreis-lippe
- As of: 2026-10-21
- Foreign residents (estimate): 36,800 (10.5%, 2024)

## Reported waiting times

No reports for this office yet.

## FAQ

### How long does citizenship (Einbürgerung) take at the Ausländerbehörde Kreis Lippe?

There are not enough reports for this application type in Kreis Lippe yet. Across Germany the median is 257 days.

### What can I do if the Ausländerbehörde Kreis Lippe 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 Kreis Lippe serve?

About 36,800 people, 10.5% of the population (2024 share of foreign nationals, Federal and State Statistical Offices).

Data reported by applicants, not verified. Not legal advice.