How much money do I need?
For a German student visa you usually show proof of money — most students use a blocked account (Sperrkonto). You pay in once, then receive a fixed amount each month in Germany.
Your blocked account amount
Current requirement: €992 per month. Most embassies ask for 12 months.
€11,904
Plus the provider's own fees. Always confirm the amount with your embassy — official source.
Will it be enough in my city?
Rough monthly cost: €1,100 (rent, food, transport, health insurance).
You may need about €108 extra per month on top of your blocked account — from savings, a scholarship or a part-time job.
These are planning estimates, not official figures.
Blocked account providers
Compare current fees and terms on each provider's site.
Expatrio
- • Blocked account
- • Health insurance bundles
- • Popular with international students
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No blocked account? Other accepted proofs
- A scholarship award letter (e.g. DAAD)
- A formal declaration of commitment (Verpflichtungserklärung) from someone living in Germany
- Parents' income/asset documents — accepted only in some cases
Your embassy decides what it accepts — check before applying.