Ausländerbehörde Leipzig
Processing times reported by applicants. Located in Sachsen.
Reported on Aktenzeit
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Report your waitOfficial figures
Figures from the office itself, from parliamentary questions and from press reports quoting the office. They are not part of the reported waiting times.
- Other figure · Citizenship
The office is currently processing requests and applications received between June and September 2023 (per the office website, accessed 21 Oct 2026).
- Other figure · Citizenship6 months
After the application interview the office usually decides within 6 months at most (per the office website, accessed 21 Oct 2026). Time on the waiting list before the interview is not included.
- Other figure · Permanent residence8 weeks
Settlement permit for skilled workers and researchers: usually processed within eight weeks of complete documents (per the office website, accessed 21 Oct 2026).
- Open applications · Citizenship3,700 applications
Naturalisation applications in processing in May 2026, as reported by the office to Mediendienst Integration. People still on the city's waiting list are probably not included.
- Other figure · Citizenship11,400
People on the naturalisation waiting list on 28 Feb 2025, per the city administration's answer to a council question. At the same time about 600 cases were in processing.
as of 28 Feb 2025DIE LINKE. Fraktion im Stadtrat zu Leipzig (publishing the city administration's answer)Parliament
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.
Ausländerbehörde der Stadt Leipzig (Ordnungsamt)
- 0341 123-3310Telefonzeiten Montag bis Donnerstag 09:00 - 15:00 Uhr, Freitag 09:00 - 12:00 Uhr
- Opening hours: Montag bis Donnerstag: 09:00 - 12:00 Uhr, 13:00 - 15:00 Uhr Freitag: 09:00 - 13:00 Uhr. Eine Vorsprache ist ausschließlich mit vorheriger Terminvereinbarung möglich.
Sachsen compared
Applicant numbers and reported waiting times of the offices in this state.
Foreign residents in its area: 85,000, 13.8% 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 | Leipzigthis office | 85,000 | 0 |
| 2 | Dresden | 65,800 | 0 |
| 3 | Chemnitz | 34,400 | 0 |
| 4 | Landkreis Zwickau | 20,500 | 0 |
| 5 | Landkreis Görlitz | 18,100 | 0 |
| 6 | Landkreis Mittelsachsen | 17,400 | 0 |
| 7 | Vogtlandkreis | 14,400 | 0 |
| 8 | Landkreis Meißen | 13,000 | 0 |
| 9 | Landkreis Nordsachsen | 12,600 | 0 |
| 10 | Erzgebirgskreis | 12,400 | 0 |
| 11 | Landkreis Leipzig | 12,300 | 0 |
| 12 | Landkreis Bautzen | 12,200 | 0 |
| 13 | Landkreis Sächsische Schweiz-Osterzgebirge | 11,800 | 0 |
All of Germany, for comparison
- Citizenship
- over 1682 days
- 18 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 Leipzig?
There are not enough reports for this application type in Leipzig yet.
How many applications are open at the Ausländerbehörde Leipzig?
3,700 open applications (Citizenship), as of 2026-05, according to Mediendienst Integration.
What can I do if the Ausländerbehörde Leipzig 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 Leipzig serve?
About 85,000 people, 13.8% 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