ApprovedStandard 5-year
Processing time: 174 days
Submitted
11.2024
Completed
05.2025
Interview
No
Language
B1
Nationality
Indian
Referat
S3
Notes
Applied with minor son (4 years old)
If you live in the state of Berlin and have applied (or are planning to apply) for German citizenship in Berlin, the processing time is one of the most critical factors. Based on our community database, we currently have 101 real-world applications submitted for Berlin. The latest data indicates that the average processing time here is approximately 263 days.
Applying for naturalization (Einbürgerung) in Berlin involves gathering the right documents, taking the citizenship test (Einbürgerungstest), and proving your language proficiency. Because wait times can vary significantly based on your specific case and the current workload at the Berlin immigration office (Ausländerbehörde), comparing real timelines from other applicants is the best way to estimate your own waiting period. Our database is constantly updated with new submissions from people just like you who are navigating the German citizenship process in Berlin.
Recent Community Cases
Latest city-specific submissions from the community. Dates are shown as month and year.
ApprovedStandard 5-year
Processing time: 291 days
Submitted
10.2025
Completed
08.2026
Interview
No
Language
C1
Nationality
Russian
Referat
S2
PendingStandard 5-year
Processing time: 4 days
Submitted
08.2026
Completed
—
Interview
No
Language
B1
Referat
S2
PendingStandard 5-year
Processing time: 252 days
Submitted
12.2025
Completed
—
Interview
No
Nationality
USA
Referat
S4
Notes
The Verfahrenshinweise zum Aufenthalt in Berlin specifically exempt older persons (over 65?) from submitting language certification and LiD results -- but I could easily pass both if need be. (In addition to having a BA in German, I've lived in Germany for over 25 years and rarely speak English at all -- just with my dog, really.) Still waiting for any sign of life from LEA, but I'm still well within the "normal" processing time.
PendingStandard 5-year
Processing time: 126 days
Submitted
04.2026
Completed
—
Interview
No
Language
B2
Referat
S2
PendingStandard 5-year
Processing time: 70 days
Submitted
06.2026
Completed
—
Interview
No
Language
B1
Referat
S4
PendingStandard 5-year
Processing time: 127 days
Submitted
04.2026
Completed
—
Interview
No
Language
C1
Nationality
Tunisian
Referat
S4
ApprovedStandard 5-year
Processing time: 181 days
Submitted
01.2026
Completed
07.2026
Interview
No
Language
B1
Referat
S5
PendingStandard 5-year
Processing time: 22 days
Submitted
07.2026
Completed
—
Interview
No
Language
B1
Nationality
South Korea
Referat
S3
ApprovedStandard 5-year
Processing time: 26 days
Submitted
11.2024
Completed
12.2024
Interview
No
Language
B1
Nationality
Thai
Referat
S3
PendingMarriage / 3-year
Processing time: 78 days
Submitted
05.2026
Completed
—
Interview
Yes
Language
B1
Nationality
Gabon
Referat
S4
PendingStandard 5-year
Processing time: 23 days
Submitted
07.2026
Completed
—
Interview
No
Language
B1
Nationality
Australia
Referat
S4
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Open Interactive Map & SubmissionsLive Statistics
Total Reports
101
Average Wait Time
263 days
≈ 8.6 months
Fastest Approval
26 days
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FAQ
Quick, practical answers about how the timeline works, what the numbers mean, and how to contribute.
Where does the data come from?▾
The numbers come from anonymized, community-submitted timelines. Each entry is a real user report, so results can vary by case and over time.
What does “Average (Approved)” mean?▾
It’s the average processing time of approved applications only. This avoids mixing in ongoing (“pending”) cases when comparing cities.
How do you calculate time for “pending” applications?▾
If someone selected “pending”, we count days from the application submission date up to today. If the submission date is missing, we can’t compute it.
Fastest / slowest cities: how is that decided?▾
We sort cities by their “Average (Approved)” when enough approved entries exist. Small sample sizes can be noisy, so treat rankings as directional.
What is the “route” (Standard / Marriage / Special)?▾
Route indicates the basis of eligibility (e.g. standard 5 years, marriage 3 years). Different routes can have different timelines, so we show breakdowns.
Berlin has “Referat”. What is that?▾
Berlin processes cases by internal units (“Referat”, often S1–S6). If your letter or emails mention a unit, selecting it helps make the Berlin stats more accurate.
Is my submission private?▾
Yes. Submissions are anonymous and only include what you enter. Don’t share names, case numbers, or sensitive documents in the notes.
Is this official legal advice?▾
No. Citizify is a community tracker, not a government source. Use it as a reference, and confirm details with official channels for your case.