Visa

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Formal obligation letter / Sponsorship declaration

A legally binding declaration by a sponsor in Germany who commits to covering your living expenses. Accepted as an alternative to a blocked account for proving financial resources. The sponsor must demonstrate sufficient income at the local Ausländerbehörde.

Category Visa
Type Visa

What it means in plain English

Formal obligation letter / Sponsorship declaration — A legally binding declaration by a sponsor in Germany who commits to covering your living expenses. Accepted as an alternative to a blocked account for proving financial resources. The sponsor must demonstrate sufficient income at the local Ausländerbehörde.

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