Expatrio Guide | Increased Blocked Account Amount
1. If you have already applied for a visa or residence permit.
If you need to increase the amount of money blocked for your visa or residence permit, the German authority handling your immigration application will contact you directly. We also ask you to double-check with them yourself.
2a. If you have already transferred a partial or the total blocked amount to Expatrio but have not yet had your visa or residence permit appointment.
You can simply submit a change request on your Expatrio portal:
- Just log into your user portal.
- Click on "Blocked account."
- Scroll down and click on "change details."
From there, you can update both the monthly amount and the number of months, then submit the change request.
We will process your change request within one business day, and you can set up a new Payment on your Expatrio portal afterward to transfer the required amount.
If your blocked account is already live, you can use your Blocked Account Statement (Kontoauszug) as proof of your current Blocked account balance.
2b. If you have not yet transferred any funds to Expatrio
You can simply update your blocked account on your Expatrio portal:
- Just log into your user portal.
- Click on "Blocked account."
- Scroll down and click on "change details."
From there, you can update both the monthly amount and the number of months, then submit the change request. Your blocked account setup will reflect the new values immediately.
2c. If your blocked account is already live
If your blocked account is already live (i.e., the monthly payouts have already started) and you need to update the monthly amount for the remaining months, please contact customer support, and we will help you set this up.
Tip: You can make the process faster if you tell us which months you need to update, what should be the new monthly amount, which country you want to transfer from, and in what currency.
For all 2a, 2b, and 2c cases, please contact the German authority handling your visa application to confirm if you are required to add money to your Blocked Account.
3. How do I secure a document stating the new blocked amount? Or Is it possible to obtain a document that states the new amount of money I transferred?
If your blocked account is not activated yet (i.e., your monthly payouts did not start yet), you will get a new 06 Blocked Amount Confirmation with the new monthly amount after the setup of your blocked account has been updated and the additional funds arrive.
4. Is there an additional fee I need to pay to increase the amount?
No, we do not charge fees for change requests.
Should you have any other questions, please do not hesitate to contact us. We are always happy to help!
Changes in BAföG rates 2022/23
- The monthly BAföG payment for students will rise from €427 to €452.
- Students who no longer live with their parents receive €360 instead of €325 for rent.
- Students who no longer have family health insurance through their parents now receive BAföG subsidies for health and nursing care coverage.
- The government's proposal to raise the childcare allowance for students with children from €150 to €160 is under consideration.
- BAföG's age limit of 30 will be raised to 45 for students to begin studying later.
For more information regarding other potential changes, please check this article here.
