Berlin · Immigration Office
Berlin Ausländerbehörde (LEA Berlin)
The LEA Berlin (Landesamt für Einwanderung) is one of the largest immigration offices in Germany, processing applications for the entire Berlin metropolitan area. Known for long appointment wait times but generally professional handling of cases.
127 days
Avg. Wait Time
from application to decision
78%
Approval Rate
based on 4 reports
8 weeks
Appt. Wait
to get an appointment
4
Reports
from the community
Community Tips
Book appointments through the official Berlin portal — slots open weeks in advance
Arrive 10–15 minutes early; they have strict time slots
Bring originals and at least 2 copies of every document
English is understood at most counters but bring German translations of documents
Check cancellation slots daily — they appear with short notice
Common Issues Reported
Appointment slots unavailable for weeks
Missing Meldebescheinigung (residence registration)
Salary documents not in required format
Incomplete health insurance certificates
Recent Cases
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