🛂 Immigration & Residency
Source-checked duration and wait-time estimates for Immigration & Residency — Germany.
German Citizenship (Einbürgerung)
based on sources
Average wait time
~1.5 years
Residence required for German citizenship
based on sources
Average wait time
~5 years
Residence Permit (Aufenthaltstitel)
based on sources
Average wait time
~56 days
National Visa (Nationales Visum)
based on sources
Average wait time
~3 months
Work Permit (Arbeitserlaubnis)
based on sources
Average wait time
~10 days
Settlement Permit (Niederlassungserlaubnis)
based on sources
Average wait time
~6 months
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