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.
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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.
What do I need before I fly?
Change any number to match your situation. Everything except the visa fee and blocked amount is an estimate.
Usually 12
See table below
Official: €75
Depends on your country
Estimate
Often 1
Check your university
Often 1–3 months' rent
Food, SIM, transport
- Blocked account deposit (paid back to you monthly)comes back€11,904
- Blocked account setup fee€89
- National visa fee€75
- Flight to Germany€700
- Health insurance (first payment)€140
- Semester contribution€300
- Rent deposit (Kaution)comes back€1,000
- Cash for the first weeks€500
- Total to have ready€14,708
On top of your blocked account, plan for about €2,804.
Planning estimates only — confirm costs with your embassy, university and providers.
Blocked account providers
Compare the costs first, then open the provider that suits you.
| Provider | Setup | Monthly | 1-year total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expatrio Bundles with health insurance available | €69 | €5.00 | €129.00 |
| Fintiba App-based, insurance bundles | €89 | €4.90 | €147.80 |
| Coracle One-off fee, no monthly charge | €119 | €0.00 | €119.00 |
Indicative, not verified for your intake. Prices change often — always confirm on the provider's site before paying. The €11,904 deposit itself is yours and is paid back to you monthly; it is not a fee.
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.