Schengen AreaVerified 2026-10-22Germany Blocked Account (Sperrkonto) 2026 — €11,904 Proof of Funds
Germany student visa blocked account: €11,904/year (€992/month) for most applicants. Format bank evidence and cover pages for your Sperrkonto confirmation.
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Financial evidence
Officer-readableDestination
Schengen (EU)
Schengen Area
Statement months
3–6 months (France/Spain often require 6)
Recommended balance
Country-specific daily minimum × trip days (see EU Annex 25)
Verified Oct 2026
Currency
EUR
Show 1.5–2× the consulate daily minimum. France, Spain, and Italy often require 6 months of statements.
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Months required
Blocked account confirmation + recent statements as required by the mission
Balance guidance
€11,904 for one year (€992/month) — confirm current BAFA / Auswärtiges Amt amount
Last verified
2026-10-22
Recent changes
Embassy requirements
- Open a recognised blocked account (Sperrkonto) or show equivalent official proof
- Deposit at least the current annual living-cost amount before visa appointment
- Bring the blocking confirmation letter to VFS / embassy
- Show tuition payment proof separately when the university requires it
- Keep passport name matching the blocked-account holder
Period: Blocked account confirmation + recent statements as required by the mission · Balance: €11,904 for one year (€992/month) — confirm current BAFA / Auswärtiges Amt amount
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Common rejection reasons
- Blocked amount below the published annual minimum
- Missing official blocking confirmation
- Funds in a regular savings account without blocking
- Name mismatch between passport and account
FAQ
Most student visas still use about €11,904 for one year (€992/month). Always confirm the current figure on the German mission or BAFA guidance before you transfer funds.
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