Is it possible to study in Germany without a blocked account?
YES, if you fulfill one of the
requirements.
Listed as one of the prerequisites for obtaining a German visa above 90 days, proof of
sufficient funds for the visa duration must be presented.
If you are coming from abroad to study in
Germany or to search for a job, chances are you might be required to open a blocked account. In this
article, you will find all the latest options for the blocked accounts, exceptions and the steps required to
open one.
Studying in Germany without a blocked account is possible if you fulfill one of the requirements listed below:
In case you do not match any of the requirements above, the blocked account becomes a mandatory prerequisite for the visa in order to study in Germany.
A student is allowed to withdraw a monthly sum of 853 € after reaching Germany, hence the blocked account balance at the time of the visa application must be 10,236€ (2019).
This is the minimum living standard for 12 months in Germany in 2019. If you are studying for a shorter period and need a blocked account for a German language course or Job Seeker Visa, then you need to open an account with the amount equivalent to the number of months you plan to stay in Germany.
The bank account for students, who require a visa (India, China, Pakistan, Russia, Colombia, etc.) must be opened before the visa application. You can open a blocked account from your home country at:
Here you can find more useful information about the Blocked Account and #1 Online Blocked Account Choice for
International Students.
The last few years, more and more available options for opening a blocked account appeared to simplify the
visa process for the foreign students, as an example, country-specific banks:
Citizens from countries like Japan, Australia, Chile, Brazil, who have visa-free entry to Germany would be required to open an account after coming to Germany. There is plenty of available banks to open the blocked account in person after the arrival:
If you are unsure which group of students you belong to (nationality wise), find your country on the list for the visa regulations here.
The list of documents is subjective due to nationality and the bank provider. However, the majority of the documents include:
It is highly recommended to start looking for the blocked account as soon as you have decided on the university choice. You need to monitor the visa appointment dates and calculate at least 2 weeks to 1-month time to allocate to the blocked account opening procedure.
On average, it takes 1 week to open the blocked account and transfer the sum followed by 1-week processing
time. Afterward, you will receive the confirmation e-mail, which is sufficient for the German Embassy.
Attention: due to the extended queues (mostly May to November), the processing times vary.
First, you need to decide on a provider. According to the provider, you are either required to submit an online form or to send the documents via DHL Express shipment. However, the majority of the procedures include:
Afterward, you will receive the confirmation, which you would need to take with you during the visa interview together with the other documents.
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