PendingStandard 5-year
Processing time: 146 days
Submitted
04.2026
Completed
—
Interview
No
Language
B2
Nationality
Venezuelan
Referat
S4
Notes
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 114 real-world applications submitted for Berlin. The latest data indicates that the average processing time here is approximately 260 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.
PendingStandard 5-year
Processing time: 515 days
Submitted
03.2025
Completed
—
Interview
No
Language
C1
Nationality
British
Referat
S6
Notes
First response after threatening an Untätigkeitsklage Jan 2026. Request for further documents Apr 2026
ApprovedStandard 5-year
Processing time: 172 days
Submitted
03.2026
Completed
08.2026
Interview
No
Language
C2
Nationality
russian
Referat
S2
Tips
Do send a reminder over their online form 3 months after submission, if you haven't heard from them since then.
PendingStandard 5-year
Processing time: 43 days
Submitted
07.2026
Completed
—
Interview
No
Language
B1
Nationality
Indian
Referat
S3
Tips
- Same job for the past 6 years - Currently on PR
ApprovedStandard 5-year
Processing time: 83 days
Submitted
06.2026
Completed
08.2026
Interview
No
Language
B1
Referat
S4
ApprovedStandard 5-year
Processing time: 509 days
Submitted
03.2025
Completed
08.2026
Interview
Yes
Language
B1
Nationality
Egyptian
Referat
S4
Notes
My case was slower than usual because i changed jobs and my partner was applying for reunification visa.
Tips
Be patient, send your own threatening letters and only use lawyers if your case is complex.
ApprovedStandard 5-year
Processing time: 157 days
Submitted
04.2026
Completed
09.2026
Interview
No
Language
B2
Nationality
russian
Referat
S2
PendingStandard 5-year
Processing time: 160 days
Submitted
03.2026
Completed
—
Interview
No
Language
B1
Referat
S3
PendingStandard 5-year
Processing time: 214 days
Submitted
01.2026
Completed
—
Interview
Yes
Language
B1
Referat
S3
ApprovedStandard 5-year
Processing time: 388 days
Submitted
07.2025
Completed
08.2026
Interview
No
Language
B1
Nationality
Indian
Referat
S3
PendingStandard 5-year
Processing time: 121 days
Submitted
04.2026
Completed
—
Interview
No
Language
B1
Nationality
Indian
Referat
S3
Notes
Got the file number a few weeks ago, but still waiting
ApprovedStandard 5-year
Processing time: 114 days
Submitted
08.2025
Completed
12.2025
Interview
No
Language
B1
Nationality
Egypt
Referat
S4
Tips
Apply only once all your documents are completed.
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Open Interactive Map & Submissions
Want to see detailed case timelines, filter by application type, read helpful tips, or submit your own citizenship processing timeline? Visit our central interactive tool.
Open Interactive Map & SubmissionsLive Statistics
Total Reports
114
Average Wait Time
260 days
≈ 8.5 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.