# Ausländerbehörde Rhein-Neckar-Kreis

> How long does an application at the Ausländerbehörde Rhein-Neckar-Kreis 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/rhein-neckar-kreis
- As of: 2026-10-22
- Foreign residents (estimate): 81,000 (14.8%, 2024)

## Reported waiting times

No reports for this office yet.

## Official figures

- Open applications (Citizenship): 5500 cases Naturalisation cases in progress at the Rhein-Neckar-Kreis district office, about 5,500 per heidelberg24 (8 Jun 2026) citing the naturalisation office. Heidelberg has its own office and is not included. (as of 2026-06-08; [heidelberg24](https://www.heidelberg24.de/region/rhein-neckar-kreis-250-einbuergerungen-tuerkei-vorn-94341285.html))
- Applications received (Citizenship): 3126 applications Naturalisation applications received by the district office in 2025 (2024: 3,682), per heidelberg24 citing district office figures. (as of 2025; [heidelberg24](https://www.heidelberg24.de/region/rhein-neckar-kreis-250-einbuergerungen-tuerkei-vorn-94341285.html))
- Cases completed (Citizenship): 2253 cases People naturalised in the Rhein-Neckar-Kreis in 2025 (2024: 1,571), per heidelberg24 citing district office figures. Rejections are not included. (as of 2025; [heidelberg24](https://www.heidelberg24.de/region/rhein-neckar-kreis-250-einbuergerungen-tuerkei-vorn-94341285.html))

## FAQ

### How long does citizenship (Einbürgerung) take at the Ausländerbehörde Rhein-Neckar-Kreis?

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

### How many applications are open at the Ausländerbehörde Rhein-Neckar-Kreis?

5,500 open applications (Citizenship), as of 2026-06-08, according to heidelberg24.

### What can I do if the Ausländerbehörde Rhein-Neckar-Kreis 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 Rhein-Neckar-Kreis serve?

About 81,000 people, 14.8% of the population (2024 share of foreign nationals, Federal and State Statistical Offices).

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