Germany/Banking/Blocked - Revision history

Jorges: Fix link

2023-10-24T16:11:45Z

Fix link

2023-10-24T14:22:54Z

2022-07-27T19:49:30Z

Offers

2022-07-27T19:49:15Z

Emphasize.

2022-07-27T19:29:35Z

Offers

2022-07-27T19:27:37Z

Emphasize.

2022-07-27T19:22:48Z

Offers: Unlink.

2022-07-27T19:22:08Z

Offers: Link.

2022-07-27T19:21:38Z

Emphasize.

2022-07-27T19:20:57Z

How much do I need to deposit into my blocked account?

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 As of 2022, you need to deposit '''€10,332 for a year'''.<ref>{{Cite|date=2022-07-27|url=https://www.auswaertiges-amt.de/en/sperrkonto/388600|quote=From 1 January 2021, the presumed annual requirement that must be paid into the blocked account when applying for a visa amounts to 10,332 euros.}}</ref> Then, you can withdraw '''€861 per month''' (1/12 of the sum).
-The amount changes over years. On {{AffLink|Reyep.com|https://reyep.com/germany-blocked-account-amount-for-international-students--4714/}} you can find the list changing over years and most recent one.
+The amount changes over years. On [https://reyep.com/germany-blocked-account-amount-for-international-students--4714/ Reyep.com] you can find the list changing over years and most recent one.
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 As of 2022, you need to deposit '''€10,332 for a year'''.<ref>{{Cite|date=2022-07-27|url=https://www.auswaertiges-amt.de/en/sperrkonto/388600|quote=From 1 January 2021, the presumed annual requirement that must be paid into the blocked account when applying for a visa amounts to 10,332 euros.}}</ref> Then, you can withdraw '''€861 per month''' (1/12 of the sum).
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 ** setting up public or private health insurance
 ** setting up a current bank account with German account number
-** for '''€89 initial fee''' + €4.90 monthly (+ monthly public health insurance premiums)
+** for '''€89 initial fee + €4.90 monthly''' (+ monthly public health insurance premiums)
 {{Notes}}

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 ** incoming/travel health insurance
 ** setting up public health insurance
-** for €59 one-time (+ monthly public health insurance premiums)
+** for '''€59 one-time''' (+ monthly public health insurance premiums)
 * {{Trustpilot|www.expatrio.com|5}} {{AffLink|Expatrio|expatrio}}: offers also {{AffLink|Value package|expatrio.value-package}} package with
 ** incoming/travel health insurance
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 ** setting up a current bank account with German account number
 ** ISIC card for 1 year
-** for €60 one-time (+ monthly public health insurance premiums)
+** for '''€60 one-time''' (+ monthly public health insurance premiums)
 * {{Trustpilot|www.fintiba.com|4.5}} {{AffLink|Fintiba|fintiba}}: offers also ''Fintiba Plus'' with
 ** incoming/travel health insurance
 ** setting up public or private health insurance
 ** setting up a current bank account with German account number
-** for €89 initial fee + €4.90 monthly (+ monthly public health insurance premiums)
+** for '''€89 initial fee''' + €4.90 monthly (+ monthly public health insurance premiums)
 {{Notes}}

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 You can open a blocked account online.
-All services also offer packages incl. [[Germany/Insurance/Health|health insurance]]
+All services also offer packages including [[Germany/Insurance/Health|health insurance]]
-* for traveling into Germany (travel or incoming insurance)
+* for traveling into Germany (travel or incoming insurance), and
 * for staying in Germany while studying
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 ** setting up public health insurance
 ** setting up a current bank account with German account number
-** ISIC card
+** ISIC card for 1 year
 ** for €60 one-time (+ monthly public health insurance premiums)
 * {{Trustpilot|www.fintiba.com|4.5}} {{AffLink|Fintiba|fintiba}}: offers also ''Fintiba Plus'' with

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 |Blocked Accounts in Germany
 |offers, FAQ
-|A blocked account (''Sperrkonto'') is a special type of bank account that
+|A '''blocked account (''Sperrkonto'')''' is a special type of bank account that
 # requires you to initially deposit a big sum that will cover your spending for half or a whole year.

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 * for staying in Germany while studying
-Some services also help you in setting up a current bank account (''Girokonto'').
+Some services also help you in setting up a [[Germany/Banking/Current|current bank account]] (''Girokonto'').
 * {{Trustpilot|www.coracle.de|5}} {{AffLink|Coracle|coracle}}: offers also {{AffLink|Prime|coracle.prime}} package with

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 You need a blocked account if you apply
-* for a study visa
+* for a '''study visa'''
-* for a residence permit as a student (if you come from a country that allows you to enter Germany without a visa)
+* for a '''residence permit''' as a student (if you come from a country that allows you to enter Germany without a visa)
-* for a jobseeker visa
+* for a '''jobseeker visa'''
 }}{{FAQ/Item|q=How much do I need to deposit into my blocked account?|a=
-As of 2022, you need to deposit €10,332 for a whole year.<ref>{{Cite|date=2022-07-27|url=https://www.auswaertiges-amt.de/en/sperrkonto/388600|quote=From 1 January 2021, the presumed annual requirement that must be paid into the blocked account when applying for a visa amounts to 10,332 euros.}}</ref> Then, you can withdraw €861 per month (1/12 of the sum).
+As of 2022, you need to deposit '''€10,332 for a year'''.<ref>{{Cite|date=2022-07-27|url=https://www.auswaertiges-amt.de/en/sperrkonto/388600|quote=From 1 January 2021, the presumed annual requirement that must be paid into the blocked account when applying for a visa amounts to 10,332 euros.}}</ref> Then, you can withdraw '''€861 per month''' (1/12 of the sum).
 }}