Ausländerbehörde Magdeburg
Processing times reported by applicants. Located in Sachsen-Anhalt.
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- Open applications · Citizenship483 applications
Naturalisation applications in processing in May 2026, as reported by the office to Mediendienst Integration.
- Open applications · Citizenship2,600 applications
Open naturalisation applications in May/June 2025, as reported by the office to Mediendienst Integration.
Sachsen-Anhalt 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 | Magdeburgthis office | 34,000 | 0 |
| 2 | Halle (Saale) | 30,300 | 0 |
| 3 | Burgenlandkreis | 14,600 | 0 |
| 4 | Salzlandkreis | 12,100 | 0 |
| 5 | Landkreis Anhalt-Bitterfeld | 11,500 | 0 |
| 6 | Landkreis Harz | 11,200 | 0 |
| 7 | Saalekreis | 11,200 | 0 |
| 8 | Landkreis Börde | 8,700 | 0 |
| 9 | Dessau-Roßlau | 6,900 | 0 |
| 10 | Landkreis Wittenberg | 6,600 | 0 |
| 11 | Landkreis Stendal | 6,000 | 0 |
| 12 | Landkreis Jerichower Land | 5,800 | 0 |
| 13 | Landkreis Mansfeld-Südharz | 5,700 | 0 |
| 14 | Altmarkkreis Salzwedel | 4,400 | 0 |
All of Germany, for comparison
- Citizenship
- 257 days
- 1 report
Frequently asked questions
How long does citizenship (Einbürgerung) take at the Ausländerbehörde Magdeburg?
There are not enough reports for this application type in Magdeburg yet. Across Germany the median is 257 days.
How many applications are open at the Ausländerbehörde Magdeburg?
483 open applications (Citizenship), as of 2026-05, according to Mediendienst Integration.
What can I do if the Ausländerbehörde Magdeburg 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 Magdeburg serve?
About 34,000 people, 13.9% 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