Step 11 of 30
Pre-Departure
Money, Insurance & Housing
Updated 2026-01Blocked Account (Sperrkonto)
Prove financial resources — €11,904 for the first year (2026).
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A blocked account holds the minimum funds required for the German student visa. As of 2026 the requirement is €992/month × 12 = €11,904 for the first year. Money is released to your German account only in fixed monthly amounts after arrival.
Why it's needed
The visa cannot be issued without proof of financial means; the blocked account is the standard proof.
Who requires this
Almost every non-EU student applying for a German student visa.
- Confirmed admission (or language-course confirmation)
- Valid passport
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- Passport
- Admission letter or language-course confirmation
- Address proof
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- Compare Expatrio, Fintiba, Coracle, Deutsche Bank
- Open account online (digital ID verification)
- Wire transfer of €11,904 + provider fee
- Download blocking confirmation for the visa file
- After arrival: activate the linked current account