Ausländerbehörde Berlin
Processing times reported by applicants. Located in Berlin.
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- Cases completed · Citizenship18,627 cases
Nationality cases completed by the LEA in the first half of 2026 (Senate answer of 26 Aug 2026).
- Open applications · Citizenship
The Berlin Senate says the State Office for Immigration (LEA) does not record the number of open naturalisation applications. It also says the average processing time is not recorded.
- Other figure · Citizenship1,143 cases
Lawsuits for inaction (Untätigkeitsklagen) in nationality cases pending at the Berlin Administrative Court on 31 May 2026. For comparison: 1,023 on 30 Jun 2025.
- Applications received · Citizenship36,091 applications
New naturalisation applications filed in 2025, as reported by the city to Mediendienst Integration.
- Cases completed · Citizenship40,965 cases
Nationality cases completed by the LEA in 2025, including rejections (Senate answer of 26 Aug 2026).
Berlin 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 | Berlinthis office | 832,600 | 0 |
All of Germany, for comparison
- Citizenship
- 257 days
- 1 report
Frequently asked questions
How long does citizenship (Einbürgerung) take at the Ausländerbehörde Berlin?
There are not enough reports for this application type in Berlin yet. Across Germany the median is 257 days.
What can I do if the Ausländerbehörde Berlin 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 Berlin serve?
About 832,600 people, 22.5% 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.
More about the Untätigkeitsklage