Ausländerbehörde Lübeck
Processing times reported by applicants. Located in Schleswig-Holstein.
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- Open applications · Citizenship4,000 applications
Naturalisation applications in processing in May 2026, as reported by the office to Mediendienst Integration.
- Open applications · Citizenship3,000 applications
Open naturalisation applications in May/June 2025, as reported by the office to Mediendienst Integration.
Schleswig-Holstein 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 | Kreis Pinneberg | 43,100 | 0 |
| 2 | Kiel | 35,300 | 0 |
| 3 | Kreis Segeberg | 30,000 | 0 |
| 4 | Lübeckthis office | 28,400 | 0 |
| 5 | Kreis Stormarn | 23,300 | 0 |
| 6 | Kreis Herzogtum Lauenburg | 20,100 | 0 |
| 7 | Kreis Rendsburg-Eckernförde | 18,500 | 0 |
| 8 | Flensburg | 16,500 | 0 |
| 9 | Kreis Nordfriesland | 15,900 | 0 |
| 10 | Kreis Ostholstein | 15,400 | 0 |
| 11 | Kreis Schleswig-Flensburg | 13,200 | 0 |
| 12 | Kreis Steinburg | 11,200 | 0 |
| 13 | Kreis Dithmarschen | 11,100 | 0 |
| 14 | Neumünster | 10,900 | 0 |
| 15 | Kreis Plön | 7,300 | 0 |
All of Germany, for comparison
- Citizenship
- 257 days
- 1 report
Frequently asked questions
How long does citizenship (Einbürgerung) take at the Ausländerbehörde Lübeck?
There are not enough reports for this application type in Lübeck yet. Across Germany the median is 257 days.
How many applications are open at the Ausländerbehörde Lübeck?
4,000 open applications (Citizenship), as of 2026-05, according to Mediendienst Integration.
What can I do if the Ausländerbehörde Lübeck 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 Lübeck serve?
About 28,400 people, 13.1% 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.
More about the Untätigkeitsklage