Ausländerbehörde Potsdam
Processing times reported by applicants. Located in Brandenburg.
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Report your waitOfficial figures
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- Open applications · Citizenship2,717 applications
Naturalisation applications in processing in May 2026, as reported by the office to Mediendienst Integration.
Contact
Address and contact details from the official administration portal or the office's own website, see the source. Many offices only see people with an appointment, so check before you go.
328 Bereich Migrationsamt
- Opening hours: Mo 09:00 - 12:00 Uhr Di 09:00 - 12:00 Uhr und 13:00 - 18:00 Uhr Mi nur mit Termin Do 09:00 - 12:00 Uhr und 13:00 - 16:00 Uhr  Fr 09:00 - 12:00 Uhr telefonische Sprechzeiten: Für telefonische Anfragen steht die Service-Hotline unter +49 331 289- 1113 zu folgenden Zeiten zur Verfügung: täglich 09:00 - 11:00 Uhr
3226 Arbeitsgruppe Bürgerservice Einbürgerung
- Opening hours: BITTE BEACHTEN SIE: Eine persönliche Vorsprache in der Arbeitsgruppe Bürgerservice Einbürgerung, ist nur nachvorheriger Terminvereinbarung möglich. Einen Termin können Sie telefonisch oder per E-Mail vereinbaren. Unsere Telefonsprechzeiten sind mittwochs in der Zeit von 9:00 - 12:00 Uhr. Mo 09:00 – 15:00 Uhr Di 09:00 – 18:00 Uhr Mi 09:00 – 15:00 Uhr Do 09:00 – 15:00 Uhr Fr 09:00 – 12:00 Uhr 
Brandenburg compared
Applicant numbers and reported waiting times of the offices in this state.
Foreign residents in its area: 22,600, 12.2% of the population (2024)
Foreign residents: estimate from the 2024 share of foreign nationals (Regionalatlas, Federal and State Statistical Offices) and population. Boundaries: © GeoBasis-DE / BKG 2024.
| # | Estimate, 2024 statistics | on Aktenzeit | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Potsdamthis office | 22,600 | 0 |
| 2 | Landkreis Oder-Spree | 13,000 | 0 |
| 3 | Landkreis Teltow-Fläming | 12,700 | 0 |
| 4 | Landkreis Potsdam-Mittelmark | 12,500 | 0 |
| 5 | Cottbus | 12,000 | 0 |
| 6 | Landkreis Barnim | 12,000 | 0 |
| 7 | Landkreis Oberhavel | 12,000 | 0 |
| 8 | Landkreis Dahme-Spreewald | 11,500 | 0 |
| 9 | Landkreis Havelland | 11,000 | 0 |
| 10 | Frankfurt (Oder) | 9,400 | 0 |
| 11 | Landkreis Märkisch-Oderland | 9,300 | 0 |
| 12 | Brandenburg an der Havel | 6,500 | 0 |
| 13 | Landkreis Oberspreewald-Lausitz | 6,500 | 0 |
| 14 | Landkreis Ostprignitz-Ruppin | 5,600 | 0 |
| 15 | Landkreis Spree-Neiße | 5,500 | 0 |
| 16 | Landkreis Uckermark | 5,500 | 0 |
| 17 | Landkreis Prignitz | 5,000 | 0 |
| 18 | Landkreis Elbe-Elster | 4,400 | 0 |
| 19 | Schwedt/Oder | 2,100 | 0 |
All of Germany, for comparison
- Citizenship
- over 1682 days
- 13 reports
- Permanent residence
- 115 days
- 5 reports
- Residence permit, first issue
- 9 days
- 2 reports
Frequently asked questions
How long does citizenship (Einbürgerung) take at the Ausländerbehörde Potsdam?
There are not enough reports for this application type in Potsdam yet.
How many applications are open at the Ausländerbehörde Potsdam?
2,717 open applications (Citizenship), as of 2026-05, according to Mediendienst Integration.
What can I do if the Ausländerbehörde Potsdam has not decided after three months?
That is common, and on its own it is not a reason to act. Many offices have large backlogs, and asking for updates rarely speeds things up. If the delay has no sufficient reason, § 75 VwGO allows an action for failure to act (Untätigkeitsklage). An immigration lawyer can tell you whether that applies to you.
How many foreign residents does the Ausländerbehörde Potsdam serve?
About 22,600 people, 12.2% of the population (2024 share of foreign nationals, Federal and State Statistical Offices).
Waiting longer than 3 months?
That is common, and on its own it is not a reason to act. Many offices have large backlogs, and asking for updates rarely speeds things up. If the delay has no sufficient reason, § 75 VwGO allows an action for failure to act (Untätigkeitsklage). An immigration lawyer can tell you whether that applies to you.
More about the Untätigkeitsklage