DAAD states that, as of 1 January 2025, you must prove you have EUR 992 per month at your disposal, which is EUR 11,904 for 12 months. A blocked account is the most common way to show this, and banks usually charge between EUR 70 and 150 to set one up. This calculator multiplies the monthly amount by the months you need and can show the rupee value at your own exchange rate.
Learn how to open the account and the accepted alternatives in our Germany blocked account guide. Thinking about a vocational route instead? Read our Germany Ausbildung visa guide.
EUR 992 per month, or EUR 11,904 for 12 months, according to DAAD for applicants from 1 January 2025. Confirm the current figure with your embassy before you transfer money.
No. The money in a blocked account cannot be accessed until you enter Germany.
DAAD lists proof of parental income or a recognised scholarship as acceptable alternatives to a blocked account.
