Preparation: finances
A blocked account (Sperrkonto) is a consulate requirement for the visa. It is opened directly with a partner bank; we'll tell you how and by when.
Finances: the basis for your visa, not for the university
A blocked account proves to the consulate that you have funds for a year. It is a visa requirement, not a university one.
You can open the account yourself with a partner bank. If you'd like this and your other financial documents handled for you, that is part of the admission programmes and «Relocation».
What you need to know about the Sperrkonto
- Purpose
- proof of funds for the visa
- Amount per year
- confirmed every year
- Who requires it
- the consulate (for the visa)
- Time to open
- online, to be confirmed
The current amount changes every year and is confirmed from official sources.
Where to open a blocked account
StudyInFocus has no separate service for this step — the account is opened directly with a partner bank.
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About the “Preparation: finances” step
This step is part of a single route of 16 steps
A programme runs all stages without gaps: a curator in touch until the residence permit, one deadline calendar, organisational visa support and a guarantee year¹.
¹ Guarantee year. A repeat support cycle at no extra service fee — per the contract terms. Not a guarantee of admission; the decision is made by the university/government body.
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