If you live in the state of Sachsen-Anhalt and have applied (or are planning to apply) for German citizenship in Magdeburg, the processing time is one of the most critical factors. Based on our community database, we currently have 4 real-world applications submitted for Magdeburg. The latest data indicates that the average processing time here is approximately 573 days.
Applying for naturalization (Einbürgerung) in Magdeburg 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 Magdeburg 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 Magdeburg.
Latest city-specific submissions from the community. Dates are shown as month and year.
I filed an Untätigkeitsklage on 30.06.2026
File an Untätigkeitsklage if it takes longer than a year. If you actually qualify you will win. It's a pain but there is no other way.
They have reached out to me to inform me about the AZ.
The first response was only to give me an AZ
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