A blocked account is a special type of bank account required by German law for many international students, au-pairs, and job seekers to secure their German visa
. It is called a "blocked" account because an initial sum for a whole year is paid in, and then blocked, meaning only 1/12 (one twelfth) can be paid out per month. The money deposited into the account cannot be withdrawn until the account holder arrives in Germany. The German authorities require international students to open a blocked account as proof of sufficient financial resources to cover their cost of living. The amount required to be deposited into the account is at least 11,208 euros, which is equal to 934 euros per month. The blocked account beneficiary is either the mission abroad or, after entering Germany, the competent foreigners authority. To open a blocked account in Germany, you need to provide the following documents: application form, valid passport, university admission letter, a bank statement that confirms you have the required amount of money to open a blocked account, and a prepaid fee. The process of opening a blocked account can be done online, and there are several providers that offer this service.
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