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's the Comfort package.
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
The Complete programme runs all stages without gaps: an advisor on call, one deadline calendar, legal 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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