Expatrio
119 € kurulum + 9 €/ayBloke hesabı sigorta paketiyle birlikte sunuyor. Onay yazısı genelde birkaç gün içinde geliyor.
- Alman konsolosluklarınca tanınıyor
- Sigortayla paket seçeneği
- Türkçe destek yok
Germany Student Checklist 2026 — Blocked Account, Visa, Anmeldung
Germany has the most mandatory upfront spending of any common Erasmus destination. Your visa file cannot be opened until the blocked account and insurance are in place, and doing these out of order is what pushes appointment dates back by weeks. The sequence below is the one that closes the file with the least waiting.
Mandatory first-year costs
| Blocked account (Sperrkonto) balance | €11,904 | Released at up to €992 per month. This is your own money, not a fee — but it has to sit in the account for the visa. |
|---|---|---|
| Blocked account setup + monthly fee | €119–159 + €9–9.90/mo | Varies by provider. This part is a genuine cost. |
| Visa fee | ~€75 consular fee | Agencies charge considerably more; you can file the application yourself. |
| Health insurance | varies | Must cover the whole stay and be accepted for Schengen. |
What to do, in order
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1. Open the blocked account
This is the precondition for the visa application, so do it first. Confirmation letters take anywhere from two days to two weeks depending on the provider. Compare total first-year cost, not just the headline setup fee — the monthly charge adds up.
Blocked account providers
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Fintiba
159 € kurulum + 9,90 €/ayEn yaygın kullanılan sağlayıcı. Kurulum ücreti yüksek, buna karşılık süreç hızlı işliyor.
- Deutsche Bank iş birliği
- Hızlı onay
- 100 € transfer tamponu isteniyor
Coracle
değişkenExpatrio ve Fintiba’ya alternatif; fiyatlandırmayı başvuru öncesi kontrol edin.
- Alternatif sağlayıcı
- Fiyat karşılaştırması yapın
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2. Get health insurance
Part of the visa file. It must cover your entire stay and be valid for Schengen. Note that your university may separately require German public health insurance at enrolment — that is handled during registration week, not now.
Health and travel insurance
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Seyahat sağlık sigortası
değişkenSchengen vizesi için en az 30.000 € teminatlı, Erasmus süresinin tamamını kapsayan poliçe gerekiyor.
- Schengen geçerli
- Tüm dönemi kapsamalı
- Vize dosyasına giriyor
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3. Book the visa appointment
Book once you hold the blocked account confirmation and the insurance policy. In peak season appointment slots run four to eight weeks out, so check early.
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4. Secure housing
Studentenwerk halls are the cheapest option but the waiting list is long and applications open months before term. On the private market a single room runs €400–800 depending on the city. Never send money before verifying the landlord and the contract — rental scams specifically target arriving international students.
Housing platforms
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HousingAnywhere
kiracı koruma ücreti %5–25125 şehirde orta vadeli kiralama. 300’den fazla üniversiteyle iş birliği var, öğrenci sözleşmeleri doğrulanıyor.
- Ödeme koruması
- Uzaktan rezervasyon
- Üniversite iş birlikleri
Uniplaces
rezervasyon ücretiÖğrenciye odaklı konaklama platformu; rezervasyon anında ücret alıyor.
- Doğrulanmış ilanlar
- Uzaktan rezervasyon
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5. Register your address (Anmeldung) on arrival
Done at the Bürgeramt after you move in. Your bank account, phone contract and residence permit all depend on it. In cities like Berlin appointments are genuinely hard to get — checking the portal every morning is the normal advice.
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6. Phone line and bank account
You need connectivity from day one; an eSIM lets you activate a line before you land. Opening a German bank account gets much easier once the Anmeldung is done.
eSIM and phone line
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Avrupa eSIM
değişkenGitmeden hattı açmanı sağlar; ilk gün belediye randevusu ve ev bakarken internetsiz kalmazsın.
- Uçaktan iner inmez aktif
- Fiziksel SIM beklemeye gerek yok
Talk to students going through the same process — messages are translated automatically.
Universities in this country
Each one’s Erasmus office and housing page. Its room has students from that university.
| Freie Universität Berlin | Berlin | Erasmus office · Housing · Room |
|---|---|---|
| Heidelberg University | Heidelberg | Erasmus office · Housing · Room |
| Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin | Berlin | Erasmus office · Housing · Room |
| Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München | Munich | Erasmus office · Housing · Room |
| Technische Universität Berlin | Berlin | Erasmus office · Housing · Room |
| University of Cologne | Cologne | Erasmus office · Housing · Room |
Frequently asked
Do I get the blocked account money back?
Yes. The €11,904 is your money, paid out to you in monthly instalments. The only real cost is the setup fee and the monthly account charge.
Can I get a visa without a blocked account?
An Erasmus grant or an official scholarship letter can sometimes substitute for proof of funds, but the consulate may still require a blocked account for the remainder. Check the current requirements of your specific consulate before applying.
Do I need a rental contract for the Anmeldung?
You need either the contract or a landlord confirmation (Wohnungsgeberbestätigung). An Airbnb booking is usually not accepted.