PendingStandard 5-year
Processing time: 316 days
Submitted
12.2025
Completed
—
Interview
No
Language
B1
Nationality
Moroccan
If you live in the state of Bayern and have applied (or are planning to apply) for German citizenship in München, the processing time is one of the most critical factors. Based on our community database, we currently have 51 real-world applications submitted for München. The latest data indicates that the average processing time here is approximately 612 days.
Applying for naturalization (Einbürgerung) in München 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 München 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 München.
Recent Community Cases
Latest city-specific submissions from the community. Dates are shown as month and year.
ApprovedStandard 5-year
Processing time: 585 days
Submitted
02.2025
Completed
09.2026
Interview
No
Language
B1
Nationality
Russian
Tips
Overall, the process was straightforward but very slow. Most of the waiting happened before the caseworker started actively processing my application. Communication with my caseworker was professional and helpful. I also moved from Munich to Landkreis Starnberg shortly before naturalization, but KVR obtained permission to complete the process in Munich, avoiding a case transfer. No additional interview or unexpected complications during the ceremony. Happy to finally be a German citizen!
ApprovedStandard 5-year
Processing time: 943 days
Submitted
05.2024
Completed
12.2026
Interview
No
Language
C1
Nationality
USA
Notes
Untätigkeitsklage submitted 03.08.2026, first contact from case worker on 23.09.2026
ApprovedStandard 5-year
Processing time: 686 days
Submitted
12.2024
Completed
10.2026
Interview
No
Language
B1
PendingStandard 5-year
Processing time: 361 days
Submitted
10.2025
Completed
—
Interview
No
Language
B1
Nationality
Egyptian
ApprovedStandard 5-year
Processing time: 735 days
Submitted
06.2024
Completed
06.2026
Interview
No
Language
C1
Nationality
tunisian
ApprovedSpecial route
Processing time: 595 days
Submitted
02.2025
Completed
09.2026
Interview
No
Language
C2
Nationality
Indian
Notes
Naturalised with § 16b AufenthG residence permit
Tips
§ 8 StAG
ApprovedStandard 5-year
Processing time: 616 days
Submitted
01.2025
Completed
09.2026
Interview
No
Language
B1
Nationality
Russian
PendingStandard 5-year
Processing time: 519 days
Submitted
05.2025
Completed
—
Interview
No
Language
B1
PendingStandard 5-year
Processing time: 275 days
Submitted
01.2026
Completed
—
Interview
No
Language
C1
PendingStandard 5-year
Processing time: 106 days
Submitted
06.2026
Completed
—
Interview
No
Language
C1
Nationality
Turkish
PendingStandard 5-year
Processing time: 586 days
Submitted
03.2025
Completed
—
Interview
No
Language
C1
Nationality
British
Notes
Havent heard a Peep since Applying. Got the reference number - send 2 emails in the last 1.5 Years asking for any kind of acknowledgement.. nothing.
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Check out citizenship processing times and reports from other major cities in the same state.
Live Statistics
Total Reports
51
Average Wait Time
612 days
≈ 20.1 months
Fastest Approval
231 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.