Blocked account as proof of financing
In brief
A blocked account is one possible way of proving sufficient funds in certain visa procedures. It is not an insurance product and does not replace other required evidence.
Type of sources used
The page is based exclusively on the official sources listed below, reviewed on 19 August 2026.
Purpose of a blocked account
The Federal Foreign Office describes the blocked account as one way to prove financing for certain visa categories. Whether it is required and the amount depend on the purpose of stay and procedure.
Amount and provider
Required amounts may change and depend on the purpose of stay. The Federal Foreign Office does not prescribe one provider; provider fees are additional. This page therefore does not present one permanent amount as universally valid.
Monthly availability
A defining feature is the limit on monthly withdrawals. The current blocked sum and monthly amount must be checked in the official information for the relevant purpose.
Questions about this page
- Is a blocked account always mandatory?
- No. It is one possible form of financial proof; alternatives may exist depending on the procedure.
- Can I withdraw the full amount immediately after entry?
- Generally not; the account is designed with a monthly withdrawal limit.
Where to verify this authoritatively
Always confirm the individual case with the competent mission, authority or institution using the linked official source.
Sources
- Blocked account
- Publisher:
- Federal Foreign Office
- Classification:
- Official source
- Scope:
- Official information on proof of financing in visa procedures
- Reviewed on:
- Studying in Germany: visa and residence
- Publisher:
- German Federal Government – Make it in Germany
- Classification:
- Official source
- Scope:
- Official overview of requirements and evidence for study stays
- Reviewed on:
Note
General source-based information only. No legal, visa or insurance advice and no individual assessment.