Finally know, where you stand.
Waiting blindly on the authority for months. The tracker pulls you out of the unknown: every deadline, every step, every letter, all in one place, in your language.
Free & no sign-up required. Your wait time appears instantly.
Estimated range for Cologne, not an exact date.
When will an answer finally come?
Was there a deadline in that letter?
Is my application even complete?
How much longer will it take?
You wait without knowing for what and feel at the mercy of the authority. That ends right now.
What the tracker takes off your plate.
Six tools for the time between application and certificate, so nothing falls through the cracks.
Wait time forecast
A realistic range for your city, not an exact date, but a framework to hold on to instead of waiting into the void.
Milestone tracker
Every step recorded in black and white. You see what is done and what is still outstanding, no more vague feeling, just a clear status.
Deadline alerts
We take away the fear of missing a deadline. We remind you by email in good time, before it gets tight.
Official letter translator
Bureaucratic German becomes plain language, in your own language. Never again sit puzzled over a letter you cannot make sense of.
City comparison
See where your authority stands, faster or slower than others. Your wait time gets context, instead of you puzzling over it alone.
Document safe
All your documents encrypted in one place. When the authority asks, you are prepared, not searching.
One subscription, every feature.
Monthly billing. No minimum term. Full access to all features.
Start monthlyBoth plans include the same features. The waiting-time calculator stays free and needs no account, even without a subscription.
Yes. Monthly subscriptions can be canceled at any time, effective at the end of the current month. Annual subscriptions run through the end of the paid term.
Our forecast is based on publicly documented processing times (e.g., authority and media reports) for selected cities. We show a range, not an exact date. The actual duration depends on the authority and the individual case.
Encrypted on servers in Germany (GDPR). We do not sell your data. Upon cancellation, data is deleted after 30 days.
Cancel your subscription. Documents and timeline are then kept for 30 days; during that period you can request a copy of your data from support.
Not yet at the moment. The tracker currently works with your own input and statistical data, without a direct connection to the authority. That is exactly what we are working on: a direct connection to your authority, so you can see updates and messages directly in the tracker in the future. Those who sign up now lock in today’s lower price. The connection will be unlocked for existing customers at no extra cost once it becomes available.
No. The application tracker is billed independently of the package: €9.90 per month or €99 per year, cancellable at any time.
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