# Ausländerbehörde Landkreis Karlsruhe

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

- State: Baden-Württemberg
- Page: https://aktenzeit.de/en/office/landkreis-karlsruhe
- As of: 2026-10-22
- Foreign residents (estimate): 69,300 (15.9%, 2024)

## Reported waiting times

No reports for this office yet.

## Official figures

- Other figure (Permanent residence): 4–12 weeks Settlement permit: about 4 to 12 weeks of processing after complete documents are received (per the office website, accessed 21 Oct 2026). (as of 2026-10-21; [Landratsamt Karlsruhe](https://www.landkreis-karlsruhe.de/Service-Verwaltung/Das-Landratsamt-von-A-bis-Z/Integration-Ausl%C3%A4nderrecht/Aufenthaltstitel-und-Aufenthaltserlaubnisse/))
- Other figure (Residence permits): 4–6 weeks Residence permit for employment: about 4 to 6 weeks of processing after complete documents are received (per the office website, accessed 21 Oct 2026). (as of 2026-10-21; [Landratsamt Karlsruhe](https://www.landkreis-karlsruhe.de/Service-Verwaltung/Das-Landratsamt-von-A-bis-Z/Integration-Ausl%C3%A4nderrecht/Aufenthaltstitel-und-Aufenthaltserlaubnisse/))
- Other figure (Residence permits): 8 weeks Residence permit for family reunification: at least 8 weeks of processing after complete documents are received (per the office website, accessed 21 Oct 2026). (as of 2026-10-21; [Landratsamt Karlsruhe](https://www.landkreis-karlsruhe.de/Service-Verwaltung/Das-Landratsamt-von-A-bis-Z/Integration-Ausl%C3%A4nderrecht/Aufenthaltstitel-und-Aufenthaltserlaubnisse/))
- Other figure (Citizenship): 21–23 months It is expected to take about 21 to 23 months until a naturalisation application at the district office is taken up (as of 30 Sep 2026). Processing time comes on top. (as of 2026-09-30; [Landratsamt Karlsruhe](https://www.landkreis-karlsruhe.de/Service-Verwaltung/Service/Dienstleistungskatalog/Einb%C3%BCrgerung-beantragen-f%C3%BCr-Ausl%C3%A4nder-mit-Einb%C3%BCrgerungsanspruch.php?object=tx%2C3051.2.1&ModID=10&FID=3051.1378.1&NavID=1863.23&La=1&ort=1114.3))
- Other figure (Citizenship):  The district office is currently processing naturalisation applications received between November 2024 and January 2025 (as of 30 Sep 2026). (as of 2026-09-30; [Landratsamt Karlsruhe](https://www.landkreis-karlsruhe.de/Service-Verwaltung/Service/Dienstleistungskatalog/Einb%C3%BCrgerung-beantragen-f%C3%BCr-Ausl%C3%A4nder-mit-Einb%C3%BCrgerungsanspruch.php?object=tx%2C3051.2.1&ModID=10&FID=3051.1378.1&NavID=1863.23&La=1&ort=1114.3))

## FAQ

### How long does citizenship (Einbürgerung) take at the Ausländerbehörde Landkreis Karlsruhe?

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

### What can I do if the Ausländerbehörde Landkreis Karlsruhe 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 Landkreis Karlsruhe serve?

About 69,300 people, 15.9% of the population (2024 share of foreign nationals, Federal and State Statistical Offices).

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