#1 Trusted German Provider*
Blocked Account
Fast, cheap & secure
German Blocked Account for your visa application!
- Approved by the German Federal Foreign Office
- Official 'Opening Confirmation' within 24h
- Low fees: €49 (set-up) & €5 (monthly)
- Fast Customer Service with a 24-hour response guarantee
- Money-back guarantee in case of visa refusal
- Monthly cancellation or extension possible
- Optional: free Current Account for payouts
Best Value
Value Package
Free benefits. Save time & money!
Our all-inclusive package for an easy start in Germany!
Get your German visa essentials in just a few clicks:
- Blocked Account: the fast, cheap and secure solution
- Health Insurance: essential coverage with the best providers
Benefit from:
- Fast Customer Service: 24-hour response guarantee
- Money-back guarantee in case of visa refusal
- Free: Incoming Insurance*
- Free: Current Account*
- Free: ISIC card*
Health Insurance Plus
Essential coverage with the best providers
Health Insurance coverage for visa & stay in Germany!
- Approved by the German Federal Foreign Office
- Incoming Insurance free for up to 92 days* & accepted worldwide
- Best Public German Health Insurance*
- Awarded Private Health Insurance*
- Extensive coverage incl. vaccinations
- Doctor appointment service & live chat
- Free additional benefits*
Choose Expatrio - enjoy advantages
Fast
Our superior Customer Service will handle your request within 24h!
Cheap
Enjoy low fees and peace of mind with transparent prices!
Secure
Approved by the German Federal Foreign Office and secured by European regulation!
Save time & money with our Value Package
All you need for your visa and stay in Germany!
- Blocked Account + Free Current Account*
Including a free contactless globally usable Mastercard - Free Incoming Insurance* + Health Insurance*
Awarded German Health Insurance providers* - Free ISIC card*
Global benefits
3 Steps to Germany
Information
Inform yourself about Germany & the prerequisites for your visa application.
Visa
Conclude necessary products online, receive confirmations & obtain visa.
Arrival
Activate your products, settle down & enjoy Germany with Expatrio's support!
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FAQ
What is Expatrio?
Expatrio is a relocation platform for international students and expatriates wishing to live in Germany. Our digital solution enables you to open a blocked account and get health insurance. Those two German visa essentials can be easily secured while you are still in your home country.
How does Expatrio service work?
Expatrio is a fully digital service. If you want to order any of the products offered (Blocked Account, Value Package, Health Insurances) you just need to open our website, choose the product you are interested in, go through the questionnaire to help us tailor the service to your needs, and fill in the application form.
What is Expatrio Blocked Account?
Blocked account (Sperrkonto) is a German visa requirement for internationals coming from outside the European Union (EU) and European Economic Area (EEA). The blocked account serves to prove that the applicants have adequate financial resources to live in Germany during their stay. Expatrio offers you the opportunity to open an officially approved German Blocked Account online.
What is Expatrio Health Insurance Plus?
Health Insurance Plus is a special package offered by Expatrio, which combines several insurances (Private or Public Health Insurance, Incoming Insurance and free benefits). This product offers you essential coverage with the best providers.
What is Expatrio Value Package?
Value Package is all-inclusive offer for university and language students coming to study in Germany. The Value Package includes Blocked Account and Health Insurance (necessary for visa application) as well as Current Bank Account, Incoming Insurance, and other free benefits. By ordering this package, students save time and money.
Are Expatrio services trustworthy?
Expatrio is officially approved by the German Federal Foreign Office. You can find Expatrio on the official webpage of the German Federal Foreign Office being recognized and recommended as a Blocked Account service provider.
Where is Expatrio located?
Expatrio is located in Berlin, Germany. Our exact address is Friedrichstraße 194, 10117 Berlin. But being fully digital service, you can always reach out to us online. You can also contact us via phone, should you desire talking to one of our Customer Service managers.
Who are the partners of Expatrio?
The list of the partners Expatrio has is constantly growing and can boast names like Techniker Krankenkasse, DR-WALTER, Amazon Web Services, Crédit Mutuel, MANGOPAY, Monese, ELEMENT, Junior Chamber International, and more.
Why should I use Expatrio?
Expatrio supports international students to easily relocate to Germany by offering a Blocked Account and the essential Health Insurance coverage for visa application and stay in Germany. You can secure everything online and without any knowledge of German. You are also able to get all your officially approved documents in a few days.
Who can use Expatrio services?
Expatrio services are designed to help people who are planning their relocation to Germany. No matter whether you are an university student, language school student, intern, job seeker, au-pair or tourist, Expatrio will help you overcome the German bureaucracy and prepare the documents required for your visa application.
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Footnotes:
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* Based on the quantity and quality of customer reviews on Google Reviews, Facebook Reviews and Trustpilot Reviews.
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* Blocked Account opening within minutes in case of complete application including passport upload, depending on technical availability.
* Please refer to the respective Special Terms and Conditions: STCVP for the Value Package and STCHIP for the Health Insurance Plus.
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* Techniker Krankenkasse has been awarded as the best German statutory health insurance fund (public health insurance) by Focus-Money (07/20) and best health insurance fund for students by Focus-Money (17/20). DR-WALTER health insurances has been awarded as Star Insurance provider.
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* Monese "Classic" plan: free for the first 12 months (usually €5.95 per month). Afterwards, Users are entitled to a free "Simple" plan.
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* DR-WALTER Incoming Insurance: valid for 180 days after arrival. The first 92 days for free (usually €69).
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* ISIC card: free for first 12 months (usually €15 p.a.) with automatic cancellation. Only for university students (Bachelor/ Master).