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How long to wait for a Bürgeramt appointment?
Estimated wait
14 days – 56 days
Typically ~35 days
Based on published sources
By case
- Faster cases~14 days
- Average cases~35 days
- Slower casesUp to 56 days
This is the typical wait to get a registration appointment. The registration itself is done in that single appointment (same day).
Registering your address (Anmeldung) is done in a single appointment, and you receive your registration certificate (Meldebescheinigung) the same day. The real wait is getting the appointment: usually 2 to 8 weeks, and in big cities like Berlin or Munich it can stretch to several months.
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Tips that help: check the online booking system early in the morning for freshly released slots, try smaller district offices (Bürgerämter), and book as soon as you have a rental contract — you have 14 days to register after moving in.
Last updated: 28 Jun 2026
Information is for general knowledge only.