If you’re applying for a German visa — student, job-seeker, or long-term language course — you’ll probably need a Blocked Account. Here’s the quick explanation: A blocked account is not a fee and Germany isn’t taking your money. It’s simply proof that you have enough to live on for one year. You deposit €11,904, and after you arrive in Germany, you receive about €992 per month. That’s your living allowance — rent, food, transport. You can’t withdraw everything at once because the government want