ApprovedStandard 5-year
Processing time: 314 days
Submitted
01.2024
Completed
12.2024
Interview
No
Language
C2
Referat
S4
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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 51 real-world applications submitted for Berlin. The latest data indicates that the average processing time here is approximately 271 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.
PendingMarriage / 3-year
Processing time: 31 days
Submitted
03.2026
Completed
—
Interview
No
Language
B2
Nationality
Ghana
Referat
S4
ApprovedStandard 5-year
Processing time: 178 days
Submitted
10.2025
Completed
03.2026
Interview
No
Language
B1
Referat
S4
PendingStandard 5-year
Processing time: 447 days
Submitted
01.2025
Completed
—
Interview
No
Language
B1
Nationality
Bangladesh
Referat
S3
PendingStandard 5-year
Processing time: 211 days
Submitted
09.2025
Completed
—
Interview
No
Language
B1
Nationality
Serbian
Referat
S6
Notes
I haven't gotten any response yet, thinking to reach out to a lawyer.
PendingStandard 5-year
Processing time: 34 days
Submitted
02.2026
Completed
—
Interview
No
Language
B1
Nationality
Turkish
Referat
S5
PendingStandard 5-year
Processing time: 204 days
Submitted
09.2025
Completed
—
Interview
No
Language
B1
Nationality
British
Referat
S6
Notes
Student with permanent residence via Brexit rules (masters degree)
ApprovedStandard 5-year
Processing time: 424 days
Submitted
01.2025
Completed
03.2026
Interview
No
Language
B1
Nationality
Belarusian
Referat
S5
Tips
My original passport expired while waiting, with no way to get a new one, in this case get a new residence permit card with an "Ausweisersatz" mark, this and your expired passport should be enough in Berlin to pick up the citizenship certificate.
PendingMarriage / 3-year
Processing time: 154 days
Submitted
10.2025
Completed
—
Interview
No
Language
C1
Nationality
Belarusian
Referat
S5
Tips
If you didn´t receive Aktenzeichen write them an email
PendingSpecial route
Processing time: 43 days
Submitted
02.2026
Completed
—
Interview
No
Language
B1
Nationality
Mixed
Referat
S3
Notes
Mix nationality, S3+S1
Tips
5+ years 4+ years
PendingMarriage / 3-year
Processing time: 108 days
Submitted
12.2025
Completed
—
Interview
No
Language
B2
Nationality
Colombian
Referat
S4
ApprovedStandard 5-year
Processing time: 327 days
Submitted
04.2025
Completed
03.2026
Interview
No
Language
B1
Nationality
Indian
Referat
S3
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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
51
Average Wait Time
271 days
≈ 8.9 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.