A lawsuit may be filed in administrative court if a government agency has not decided on an application or appeal within a reasonable period of time.
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Sie werden zur geführten Suche weitergeleitet – mit Kontaktdaten, Termin und nächsten Schritten für file an action for failure to act.
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Documents you need
Proof of application · Identification card or passport
Responsible authority
The authority of your main residence
How to do it
In person or by post at the office
Costs
Varies by case
Wait at least 3 months
Three months have passed since the application or appeal was filed, and no decision has been issued.
File a lawsuit with the competent administrative court
In writing or for the record of the court clerk's office.
Court ruling
The court may order the agency to issue a decision.
The authority of your main place of residence is responsible.Find authority →
Who is eligible?
Individuals whose applications or appeals have not been decided upon by the authorities without sufficient cause.
Income limit
Processing time
Nationwide: approx. approx. 8 months
Success rate
approx. 60.0 % (estimate)
Read the decision carefully: often submitting missing documents or reapplying helps more than an objection.
10–80 € depending on the certificate/procedure.
Typically about 240 business days—depending on the agency and its workload.