A blocked account (Sperrkonto) proves you can fund your studies and is required for your student visa. The current amount is €11,208.
Your blocked account holds one year of living expenses, released to you in monthly installments after you arrive in Germany.
€11,208 for one year — roughly €934 released to you each month.
Open with Expatrio, Fintiba, Coracle or a German bank in minutes online.
After registering in Germany, funds unlock monthly into your local account.
Compare providers on fees, speed and support, then pick one.
Verify your identity and open the account digitally.
Deposit €11,208 plus any provider fees into the account.
Receive your blocked account confirmation for the visa application.