
Expatrio
Using Expatrio’s services, you can open a blocked account. This can be done through the Expatrio website whereby you need to choose the blocked account option among the services listed. You will then need to complete a questionnaire and provide some personal information in order to create a user account. Once the account has been created and approved, you will be able to access the bank details necessary for performing a money transfer. When the funds reach your bank account, you will receive confirmation documents which you will need to complete your visa application.
Watch this useful video here on how to set up a blocked account with Expatrio.
You can also upgrade the Blocked Account to the Value Package to receive all benefits and save money. Here you can see how it works.
The Expatrio blocked account is the cheapest options you will find online. Expatrio charge a fee of €49 for setting up a blocked account. You can save this cost with voucher code FREEBA19. After this, you will be required to pay a monthly fee of €5. Please take this into consideration when you transfer the money required by the German Authorities into the blocked account. You should also consider that the amount will vary depending on your expected length of stay in Germany.
In addition, a €100 buffer is required which will cover the cost of potential transaction fees should you incur them. This buffer charge will be sent back to you together with the last monthly disbursement from your blocked account.
If you are a student, we highly recommend you ordering Value Package instead of the Blocked Account by itself. In such a case, you will need to pay only for your Blocked Account and Public Health Insurance (which are compulsory anyway) and you will get Incoming Insurance. You can use this link to DeGiS Account comparison
Health Insurance Plus package provides you with incoming travel insurance with DR. WALTER and the public health insurance with Techniker Krankenkasse, health insurance, stay safe insurance (Liability and travel smart insurances) as well as repatriation insurance. You will also be able to get a current bank account, ISIC card and DeGIS membership with this package.

About Expatrio
The company’s vision is to ensure that those who use its services are able to relocate in a seamless manner. As a result, students can order any of the products (Blocked Account, Value Package, Health Insurance, Travel Insurance, Health Insurance Plus package) by opening the Expatrio website here, choosing the product and completing a questionnaire which will help adapt the services to the needs of the student. Students will then need to fill in an application form.

Expatrio Packages
The Expatrio packages have been created especially for foreign students at German universities and universities of applied sciences. You can order your German Blocked Account and Public Health Insurance which are both necessary for your visa application. You can also get many valuable services for free! The process is seamless, easy and most importantly, time and cost efficient. Find out more here.
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FAQs
Expatrio's main goal is to make relocation easy and hassle-free for its customers. To make relocation a seamless experience for students, they offer various products such as a Blocked Account, Value Package, Health Insurance, Travel Insurance, and a Health Insurance Plus package which can be availed by visiting the Expatrio website. All students need to do is choose their desired product and answer a few questions in a questionnaire. This helps Expatrio tailor their services to meet the specific needs of each student. After that, students will need to fill out an application form.
Also, Expatrio assists students with opening a blocked and current bank account as well as gaining travel and health insurance. BSBI students are able to gain free pre-enrolment advice whilst still in their home country. Additionally, they have access to a range of affordable packages that assist students with the administrative aspects of studying abroad including mandatory Health.