Germany Student visa - Financial requirements
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Can I keep some amount in my bank account and show it along with the student loan for visa purposes in UK/Germany?
→Is it true that tuition fees are zero in Germany and how much living cost do I need to show for visa for a Bachelor's/Master's?
→I was told informally that I don't need to pay my first two semesters' fees at PFH University before October 1. Could relying on that advice put my German visa at risk?
→Yes, relying on informal advice about delaying tuition can seriously risk your visa, since German embassies follow rigid federal rules that override verbal university assurances. Your standard blocked account only covers living expenses, so you must separately prove your PFH tuition is financed through a receipt or documented unblocked funds.
I've already paid my full tuition fee and blocked account amount for a 1 year German master's. Do I still need to show proof of source of funds for my visa?
→No, you do not need extra proof of source of funds, such as tax returns or salary slips, once your blocked account and tuition are fully paid. The blocking confirmation letter from your provider is definitive proof of subsistence the embassy requires.
I've paid my first semester's tuition for a master's at Hochschule Furtwangen in Germany, and I have the remaining two semesters' fees ready in savings. What should I upload for proof of funds to finance fees?
→Upload a combined PDF showing three to six months of bank statements for the account holding your remaining fees, alongside your paid first semester receipt. If a sponsor holds the funds, add a signed Declaration of Commitment, or attach an official loan sanction letter if financed through a loan.
For the remaining two semesters of tuition, can I use fixed deposits in my own name as proof of funds for my German visa? Should I submit the FD receipt itself, or a separate bank letter?
→No, fixed deposits cannot serve as your primary proof for two semesters of tuition, since German rules require fully liquid funds, ideally through a blocked account, loan, or university receipt. If you still include FDs as extra proof, submit both the original FD receipt and a separate official bank letter.
With a blocked account of around 24 to 25 lakh rupees for two years, can I work part-time during my master's and then full-time afterward in Germany?
→Yes, you can work part time during your studies and full time after graduation. Your 24 to 25 lakh rupee blocked account comfortably clears the required minimum for two years. During your degree you can work 140 full days a year, then use an 18 month job seeker visa after.