Ausländerbehörde Kassel
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- Applications received · Citizenship2,186 applications
New naturalisation applications filed in 2025, as reported by the city to Mediendienst Integration. In Hesse the Regierungspräsidium Kassel decides on naturalisation; the city takes the applications.
Hessen 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 | Frankfurt am Main | 224,400 | 0 |
| 2 | Main-Kinzig-Kreis | 77,900 | 0 |
| 3 | Landkreis Offenbach | 75,100 | 0 |
| 4 | Landkreis Wiesbaden | 66,700 | 0 |
| 5 | Landkreis Groß-Gerau | 63,600 | 0 |
| 6 | Offenbach am Main | 53,000 | 0 |
| 7 | Wetteraukreis | 47,200 | 0 |
| 8 | Landkreis Darmstadt-Dieburg | 46,800 | 0 |
| 9 | Main-Taunus-Kreis | 44,800 | 0 |
| 10 | Hochtaunuskreis | 44,500 | 0 |
| 11 | Kasselthis office | 43,300 | 0 |
| 12 | Landkreis Gießen | 41,500 | 0 |
| 13 | Landkreis Bergstraße | 40,600 | 0 |
| 14 | Landkreis Darmstadt | 39,700 | 0 |
| 15 | Lahn-Dill-Kreis | 33,500 | 0 |
| 16 | Landkreis Marburg-Biedenkopf | 32,000 | 0 |
| 17 | Landkreis Fulda | 27,100 | 0 |
| 18 | Rheingau-Taunus-Kreis | 26,900 | 0 |
| 19 | Landkreis Limburg-Weilburg | 23,600 | 0 |
| 20 | Landkreis Kassel | 22,500 | 0 |
| 21 | Schwalm-Eder-Kreis | 18,500 | 0 |
| 22 | Landkreis Waldeck-Frankenberg | 17,300 | 0 |
| 23 | Landkreis Hersfeld-Rotenburg | 15,000 | 0 |
| 24 | Odenwaldkreis | 13,900 | 0 |
| 25 | Vogelsbergkreis | 9,500 | 0 |
| 26 | Werra-Meißner-Kreis | 8,800 | 0 |
All of Germany, for comparison
- Citizenship
- 257 days
- 1 report
Frequently asked questions
How long does citizenship (Einbürgerung) take at the Ausländerbehörde Kassel?
There are not enough reports for this application type in Kassel yet. Across Germany the median is 257 days.
What can I do if the Ausländerbehörde Kassel 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 Kassel serve?
About 43,300 people, 22.0% 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