Is a bank transaction receipt accepted as proof of payment for a German student visa?
No, a plain bank transfer receipt is not enough for your German student visa. Consulates require the official Blocking Confirmation, or Sperrbescheinigung, from an approved provider, showing your account holds at least 11,904 euros for the year, fully cleared and legally locked.
Your bank transfer receipt only proves that you sent money, so it cannot serve as proof of payment for your German student visa. You need the official Blocking Confirmation, or Sperrbescheinigung, issued by your approved blocked account provider once your funds have fully cleared and are legally locked. This usually takes three to five business days after your transfer lands.
What Your Visa File Must Show
| Document | Purpose | Key Figure |
|---|---|---|
| Blocking Confirmation | Proves funds are locked | EUR 11,904 per year |
| Bank transfer receipt | Not accepted alone | Shows initiation only |
| Monthly release amount | Confirms living cost cover | EUR 992 per month |
If You Are Proving Tuition Fee Payment
- A bank receipt alone is not enough here either.
- Ask your university for an enrollment certificate, or Immatrikulationsbescheinigung.
- Or request a direct payment confirmation letter from the finance office.
My Advice
Once you transfer money to your blocked account provider, wait for their official confirmation letter before booking your visa appointment, and build in a buffer for setup fees so the document is not delayed.
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