--- title: "Germany blocked account (Sperrkonto) guide: proof of funds | Arman Education" description: "How do you prove you can finance your studies for a German student visa? The verified monthly and annual amounts, the accepted ways to show funds, practical steps and common mistakes." canonical_url: "https://armaneducation.com/en/guides/germany-blocked-account" locale: en meta: "og:description": "How do you prove you can finance your studies for a German student visa? The verified monthly and annual amounts, the accepted ways to show funds, practical steps and common mistakes." "og:image": "https://armaneducation.com/og/og-en.png" "og:image:height": "630" "og:image:width": "1200" "og:title": "Germany blocked account (Sperrkonto) guide: proof of funds" "twitter:image": "https://armaneducation.com/og/og-en.png" --- > Index of every page on this site: [llms.txt](https://armaneducation.com/llms.txt) Costs and scholarships # **Germany blocked account (Sperrkonto) guide: proof of funds** How do you prove you can finance your studies for a German student visa? The verified monthly and annual amounts, the accepted ways to show funds, practical steps and common mistakes. 6 min read · Updated: 2026-10-23 ## What is the proof of funds? When you apply for a national visa (D) to study in Germany, you must show you can cover your living costs. The most common route is a blocked account (Sperrkonto): you deposit money, and a fixed amount is released to you each month in Germany (source: DAAD, daad.de; as verified on 2026-10-23). ## Verified amounts - EUR 992 per month, EUR 11,904 for one year. Sources: the 2026 Muscat embassy sheet (maskat.diplo.de) and DAAD (EUR 992 per month as of 1 January 2025). The Beirut sheet describes a blocked-account deposit of EUR 11,904 with a EUR 992 monthly payout. - Prospective students (Studienbewerber): EUR 1,091 per month for a maximum of 9 months, per the Beirut sheet. - The Bern sheet still states EUR 947 per month, which is outdated relative to other sources. Always rely on the current page of the mission you apply to. - Verified on 2026-10-23. Amounts and provider conditions change. ## Accepted ways to prove funds According to DAAD, the options are: - A blocked account (Sperrkonto); DAAD gives setup fees of EUR 70-150. - A formal commitment (Verpflichtungserklärung) from a person in Germany. - A scholarship notice from a German public body of at least EUR 992 per month. - Parental income (DAAD). - Country note: the Russia sheet says Russian bank accounts are no longer accepted, so a Sperrkonto or Verpflichtungserklärung is needed. A dedicated study-specific procedure page for Turkey was not verified. ## Practical steps - Check the current proof-of-funds amount on the page of your mission (Ankara, Istanbul or Izmir for Turkey). - Once you have your admission letter, compare blocked-account providers: setup fee, monthly fee, and the confirmation document they issue. - Open the account, deposit the required amount and get the account confirmation from the provider. - Prepare health insurance proof as well (minimum cover EUR 30,000, per DAAD and mission pages). - Attach the documents to your visa application; processing time varies by mission (the general Ankara/Istanbul/Izmir page says 8-10 weeks, but that page is several years old). - After arrival, register your address (within two weeks) and apply for the residence permit at the Ausländerbehörde. ## Common mistakes - Depositing an outdated amount (for example trusting an old page that shows EUR 947 per month). - Forgetting to include the account confirmation in the visa file. - Not comparing providers' fees and withdrawal conditions beforehand. - Trusting a generic blog post instead of the requirements of the mission you apply to. - Sharing ID and banking details with intermediaries who handle deposits for you. ## **Frequently asked questions** This guide is general information. Dates, fees and requirements can change; verify official sources before applying. ## **Let us plan the right path for your goals** In a free initial consultation we review your profile, budget and goals, and narrow down the countries and universities that fit you. 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