If you live in the state of Bremen and have applied (or are planning to apply) for German citizenship in Bremen, the processing time is one of the most critical factors. Based on our community database, we currently have 5 real-world applications submitted for Bremen. The latest data indicates that the average processing time here is approximately 498 days.
Applying for naturalization (Einbürgerung) in Bremen 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 Bremen 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 Bremen.
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ApprovedStandard 5-year
Processing time: 356 days
Submitted
10.2025
Completed
10.2026
Details and notes •
Interview
No
Language
B1
Nationality
British
Notes
No interview required. I was notified via letter through my lawyer that my citizenship application had been approved, and was given an appointment for collecting my documents in the same letter.
Tips
Use a lawyer from the start. I used Rechtsanwalt Mathias Schulze who was very good at chasing every couple of months, and putting forward a strong case for me (related to my job in STEM).
PendingStandard 5-year
Processing time: 493 days
Submitted
06.2025
Completed
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Details and notes
Interview
No
Language
B2
Nationality
Russian
ApprovedStandard 5-year
Processing time: 751 days
Submitted
07.2024
Completed
08.2026
Details and notes •
Interview
No
Language
C1
Nationality
Brazilian
Tips
Nach 1.5 Jahr habe ich Hilfe von einer Anwältin für die Untätigkeitsklage gefragt
ApprovedStandard 5-year
Processing time: 387 days
Submitted
03.2025
Completed
03.2026
Details and notes •
Interview
Yes
Language
B2
Nationality
Indian
Notes
Nach 9 Monaten reichte ich eine Untätigkeitsklage ein. Die Schreiben des Gerichts wurden zunächst ignoriert. Nach 2 Monaten erhielt ich eine Antwort über das Gericht. Danach benötigte die Behörde nach Einreichung der Klage weitere 5 Monate für die Bearbeitung.
Tips
Ohne Untätigkeitsklage gibt es keine Hoffnung, dass der Antrag in Bremen bearbeitet wird. Wartezeit ohne Untätigkeitsklage: über 36 Monate.
PendingMarriage / 3-year
Processing time: 803 days
Submitted
08.2024
Completed
—
Details and notes
Interview
No
Language
B1
Nationality
South African
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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.