If you want to study in Germany from Mexico, your starting point is a national study visa handled by the German Embassy in Mexico City. The embassy’s finance leaflet is the main reference for the blocked account, and it uses 992 euros per month as its figure. This guide sets out what that leaflet states and where you still need to check the current embassy pages.
Short answer: Mexican applicants need a German national visa for study from the Embassy in Mexico City. Its finance leaflet, dated November 2024, uses 992 euros per month as the reference amount for at most twelve months, which adds up to 11,904 euros. The leaflet does not state the visa fee or the health insurance rule, so check both with the embassy before you apply.
The most important points
- The leaflet uses 992 euros per month as the reference amount for a blocked account.
- It states that the account can cover a maximum of twelve months of stay.
- The leaflet’s own example for a six-month exchange is 5,952 euros, which is 992 euros times six.
- The leaflet does not state the visa fee and refers to the embassy website for consular fees.
- The health insurance rule is not stated in the leaflet, so confirm it with the embassy in writing.
- Once enrolled, German student health insurance under § 5 SGB V normally applies.
What does the Mexico City finance leaflet say?
The leaflet is titled Finanzierung and is dated November 2024. It explains that the embassy works with a monthly amount of 992 euros, and that the account must cover a maximum of twelve months of stay. The embassy notes that the information reflects its knowledge at the time of writing. For a full year, the calculation is 11,904 euros (Assumption: 992 euros times twelve months).
The leaflet also mentions a consular fee for certificates that confirm the blocked account, but it does not name the amount. It refers to the embassy’s website instead. Because the leaflet is more than a year old, treat its figures as a starting point and confirm the current amount before you open the account.
| Scenario | Per month | Total (stated or calculated) |
|---|---|---|
| Leaflet reference amount | 992 euros | Covers at most twelve months of stay |
| Six-month exchange (Assumption) | 992 euros | 5,952 euros (calculated) |
| Full year, twelve months (Assumption) | 992 euros | 11,904 euros (calculated) |
Which visa fee and health insurance rules apply?
The Mexico City leaflet does not state the visa fee, and it does not explain the health insurance requirement for the visa. For both points, check the current pages of the Embassy in Mexico City and ask for written confirmation of the amount and the proof you need before you pay. Do not use figures from other German missions, because each embassy publishes its own fees and rules.
Once you are enrolled, the rules for students in Germany apply. The statutory student scheme is set out in § 5 SGB V. For 2026, the average health insurance contribution for students is 112.18 euros per month, plus 35.91 euros for nursing care if you have no children and are 23 or older (GKV-Spitzenverband, status 1 January 2026).
How do you prepare your finances step by step?
- Confirm the financing need for your exact stay: 992 euros per month, for at most twelve months.
- Open a blocked account only after you have the bank’s confirmation of the total and the monthly amount.
- Ask the embassy in writing for the current visa fee and the health insurance proof it accepts.
- Submit your application with an accurate timeline of your study period, so the account covers your full stay.
What changes once you are enrolled in Germany?
Your university will ask for proof of health insurance during enrolment. The statutory student scheme is the usual route, and private cover can apply where the statutory scheme does not. The right choice depends on your personal situation, so compare both options with our guide on health insurance for international students in Germany before you enrol.
Frequently asked questions
Is 992 euros per month enough to live on?
The figure is the embassy’s reference amount for a blocked account, not a budget. Your actual living costs depend on your city, housing and lifestyle. Compare local costs in our city overview before you choose your university, and check the housing services of your university as well.
Can the blocked account cover less than twelve months?
The leaflet says the account can cover a maximum of twelve months. For a shorter programme, the calculation is 992 euros times the number of months (Assumption), but confirm the exact amount with the embassy before you open the account.
Where do I find the current consular fee?
The leaflet refers to the embassy website for consular fees. Use the official pages of the Embassy in Mexico City rather than third-party sites, and print or save the page with its date.
Does this leaflet apply to applicants from other countries?
No. The leaflet is for applicants at the Mexico City embassy. Applicants from other countries should use the figures published by their own German mission, and this guide does not transfer them.
What to do next
- Calculate the amount for your exact stay (Assumption: months times 992 euros).
- Request the current fee and the health insurance rule from the embassy in writing.
- Compare the cost of living in German university cities before you accept an offer, using our city comparison of thirty German university cities.
Related guides
- Studying in Germany: 30 university cities compared
- Health Insurance for International Students in Germany
- Studying in Germany from Brazil: Visa, Blocked Account, Insurance
Sources: German Embassy Mexico City, Merkblatt Finanzierung (status November 2024); § 5 SGB V, gesetze-im-internet.de (current text); § 16b AufenthG, gesetze-im-internet.de (current text); GKV-Spitzenverband, Faktenblatt Rechengrößen Beitragsrecht 2026 (status 1 January 2026).
Last updated: October 2026. This guide is general information, not individual advice.
