German phrase
Wie lange dauert die Bearbeitung ~?
Meaning
How long does it take to process ___
When to use it
It asks about processing time. This polite question suits applications and official documents.
Example dialogue
Wie lange dauert die Bearbeitung meiner Bewerbung?
How long does it take to process my application?
In der Regel dauert sie etwa vier bis sechs Wochen.
It generally takes about four to six weeks.