If you live in the state of Nordrhein-Westfalen and have applied (or are planning to apply) for German citizenship in Münster, the processing time is one of the most critical factors. Based on our community database, we currently have 7 real-world applications submitted for Münster. The latest data indicates that the average processing time here is approximately 1112 days.
Applying for naturalization (Einbürgerung) in Münster 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 Münster 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 Münster.
Recent Community Cases
Latest city-specific submissions from the community. Dates are shown as month and year.
PendingStandard 5-year
Processing time: 461 days
Submitted
06.2025
Completed
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Interview
Yes
Language
B1
Nationality
Indian
Tips
Münster ist mit Abstand die schlimmste Stadt, wenn es um die Bearbeitung von Einbürgerungsanträgen geht. Die offiziell angegebene Bearbeitungszeit liegt bei 28 Monaten. Wenn man sich aber die Angaben im Internet, persönliche Erfahrungsberichte und die tatsächlich bearbeiteten Fälle anschaut, wirkt es eher so, als wären sie mindestens 36 Monate im Rückstand.
Im zweiten Quartal 2026 wurden offenbar noch Anträge aus dem dritten Quartal 2023 bearbeitet.
PendingStandard 5-year
Processing time: 1199 days
Submitted
05.2023
Completed
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Interview
Yes
Language
C1
PendingSpecial route
Processing time: 427 days
Submitted
07.2025
Completed
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Interview
Yes
Language
C1
PendingStandard 5-year
Processing time: 916 days
Submitted
03.2024
Completed
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Interview
Yes
Language
B1
Nationality
Tunisian
ApprovedStandard 5-year
Processing time: 1112 days
Submitted
05.2023
Completed
05.2026
Interview
Yes
Language
C1
Nationality
Bulgarian
PendingSpecial route
Processing time: 341 days
Submitted
09.2025
Completed
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Interview
Yes
Language
C1
PendingMarriage / 3-year
Processing time: 900 days
Submitted
03.2024
Completed
—
Interview
Yes
Language
B1
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Open Interactive Map & Submissions
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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.