PendingStandard 5-year
Processing time: 42 days
Submitted
06.2026
Completed
—
Interview
No
Language
B1
Referat
S4
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 83 real-world applications submitted for Berlin. The latest data indicates that the average processing time here is approximately 262 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: 2 days
Submitted
07.2026
Completed
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Interview
Yes
Language
B1
Nationality
Indian
Referat
S3
PendingStandard 5-year
Processing time: 18 days
Submitted
06.2026
Completed
—
Interview
No
Language
B2
Nationality
USA
Referat
S4
PendingStandard 5-year
Processing time: 442 days
Submitted
04.2025
Completed
—
Interview
No
Language
C1
Nationality
Chinese
Referat
S3
Notes
Applied online in April 2025. Haven’t received anything since then. Sent in updated pay slips but didn’t hear anything back.
Tips
ApprovedStandard 5-year
Processing time: 122 days
Submitted
02.2025
Completed
06.2025
Interview
No
Language
B1
Nationality
Brazilian
Referat
S4
PendingStandard 5-year
Processing time: 44 days
Submitted
05.2026
Completed
—
Interview
No
Language
B1
Nationality
USA
Referat
S4
Notes
German civil servant (Beamtin auf Lebenszeit) applying for German citizenship
ApprovedStandard 5-year
Processing time: 114 days
Submitted
03.2026
Completed
07.2026
Interview
No
Language
B1
Nationality
Indian
Referat
S3
PendingStandard 5-year
Processing time: 384 days
Submitted
06.2025
Completed
—
Interview
No
Language
B1
Nationality
Pakistani
Referat
S3
PendingStandard 5-year
Processing time: 14 days
Submitted
06.2026
Completed
—
Interview
No
Language
B1
Nationality
Nigerian
Referat
S4
PendingStandard 5-year
Processing time: 19 days
Submitted
06.2026
Completed
—
Interview
No
Language
B1
Nationality
Indian
Referat
S3
ApprovedStandard 5-year
Processing time: 124 days
Submitted
01.2026
Completed
05.2026
Interview
No
Language
C1
Nationality
Russian
Referat
S2
ApprovedStandard 5-year
Processing time: 503 days
Submitted
01.2025
Completed
05.2026
Interview
No
Language
B1
Nationality
Russian
Referat
S6
Tips
Do not file a Untätigkeitsklage lawsuit: it significantly prolongs your wait in Berlin. Lawsuit worked before 2025 well, afterwords it plays against you.
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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
83
Average Wait Time
262 days
≈ 8.6 months
Fastest Approval
37 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.