Visa
Blockiertes Konto / Sperrkonto
Blocked account
A special bank account where international students deposit a required minimum amount (currently €11,904/year) to prove they can finance their stay in Germany. A fixed monthly amount is released for living expenses. Required for most student visa applications.
What it means in plain English
Blocked account — A special bank account where international students deposit a required minimum amount (currently €11,904/year) to prove they can finance their stay in Germany. A fixed monthly amount is released for living expenses. Required for most student visa applications.