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By Olami, AbroadPilot · Reviewed September 2026 · Source: German Federal Foreign Office
Quick summary: Germany does not publish one national blocked-account figure. The Federal Foreign Office states the amount varies with the purpose of your stay and directs applicants to their specific competent mission or the Consular Services Portal. Every site quoting a single euro figure for Germany has picked one mission’s number, or one year’s figure, and presented it as universal.
Why there’s no single number
Unlike the UK’s flat monthly rate, Germany’s blocked-account (Sperrkonto) requirement is set with reference to the purpose of your stay and can differ depending on which German mission is handling your application. The Federal Foreign Office’s own guidance is explicit that this is not a single nationally fixed figure — it points applicants to their competent mission or the Consular Services Portal for the applicable amount.
The mistake this causes
Because a specific euro figure is genuinely useful to quote, a large number of sites do so anyway — picking whichever number they found first and presenting it as the German requirement. If two sites disagree on Germany’s blocked-account amount, that’s not necessarily one of them being wrong; it may reflect two different missions, purposes of stay, or years.
What to actually do
Find your specific competent German mission (usually the embassy or consulate covering your home country) and check its current published blocked-account figure directly, or use the Consular Services Portal, rather than relying on any third-party guide — including this one — for a single number.
Free tools for this
- Proof of Funds Calculator — enter your mission’s published figure to check your own balance
- Proof of Funds by Country — how Germany’s approach compares to the UK, Canada, US and Australia
Frequently asked questions
How much money do I need in a German blocked account?
There is no single national figure. The Federal Foreign Office says the amount varies by the purpose of your stay and directs you to your specific competent mission or the Consular Services Portal for the applicable number.
Why do different websites quote different amounts for Germany?
Because the requirement isn’t set nationally as one figure — it depends on which mission is handling your application and the purpose of your stay. A site quoting a single number has picked one mission’s figure and presented it as universal.
Where do I find my actual required amount?
Check your specific competent German mission’s own published figure, or the official Consular Services Portal, rather than a third-party blog.
Official & verified sources
Checked against the Federal Foreign Office’s guidance on 27 July 2026. Because the figure is set per mission, confirm directly with your own embassy or consulate before applying.
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