🇩🇪 Germany — how long does it take?
Real wait times — from people who have actually been through it.
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German Citizenship (Einbürgerung)
based on sources
~1.5 years
Anmeldung (Bürgeramt appointment)
based on sources
~35 days
Residence required for German citizenship
based on sources
~5 years
Tax Refund (Steuerbescheid)
based on sources
~2 months
Residence Permit (Aufenthaltstitel)
based on sources
~56 days
German Passport (Reisepass)
based on sources
~56 days
ID Card (Personalausweis)
based on sources
~28 days
Child Benefit (Kindergeld)
based on sources
~35 days
Housing Benefit (Wohngeld)
based on sources
~2 months
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