If you want to study in Germany from South Korea, you need a national study visa from the German Embassy in Seoul. The embassy’s blocked account page sets 992 euros per month as the reference amount. The annual total, the visa fee and the health insurance proof need more checking, and this guide explains how.
Short answer: South Korean applicants need a German national visa for study from the Embassy in Seoul. Its blocked account page names 992 euros per month. Multiplied by twelve, that is 11,904 euros for a year (calculated). The fetched page states neither the visa fee nor a health insurance rule, and it carries no date, so confirm all figures with the embassy before you apply.
The most important points
- The Seoul embassy names 992 euros per month for a blocked account.
- The annual total is not stated on the page. Twelve months at 992 euros gives 11,904 euros (calculated).
- The page is undated, so ask the embassy to confirm the current figure in writing.
- The visa fee and the health insurance proof are not stated on the fetched page, so check them on the embassy’s current visa pages.
- The embassy also publishes a FAQ on language courses and studies, which this guide did not review in full.
- Once enrolled, German student health insurance under § 5 SGB V normally applies.
What does the Seoul embassy say about the blocked account?
The embassy’s blocked account page states that the costs of your studies must be covered at 992 euros per month for your stay in Germany. It does not give an annual figure or a year of validity. Converted to a full year, the amount is 11,904 euros (Assumption: twelve months at 992 euros). Ask the embassy which account types it accepts, and confirm the annual figure in writing before you open the account.
| Item | Figure | Status on the fetched page |
|---|---|---|
| Blocked account per month | 992 euros | Stated |
| Blocked account per year | 11,904 euros | Not stated, calculated (Assumption: 12 months) |
| Date of the page | Not shown | Not stated |
| Visa fee | Not stated | Check the embassy’s current visa pages |
| Health insurance proof | Not stated | Check the embassy’s current visa pages |
Calculation example. Assumption: you study for twelve months and the monthly amount is 992 euros. Then the calculated requirement is 11,904 euros. If your programme is shorter, multiply 992 euros by the number of months (Assumption), but confirm with the embassy how a shorter period is treated.
Which health insurance rules apply before you travel?
The fetched Seoul page does not state a health insurance requirement for the visa. Ask the embassy directly which proof it accepts, and keep the insurer’s written confirmation of coverage with your documents. Do not assume the rule from another country, because each German mission sets its own requirements.
Once enrolled, you normally need German student health insurance under § 5 SGB V. The 2026 statutory average is 112.18 euros per month for health insurance, plus 35.91 euros for nursing care for childless students aged 23 or older (GKV-Spitzenverband, status 1 January 2026).
How do you prepare your application step by step?
- Check your admission status with the German university you have applied to.
- Set up the blocked account and request a bank certificate that shows the monthly amount and the total.
- Ask the embassy for the current visa fee and the health insurance proof it accepts, in writing.
- Prepare your documents with the embassy’s study visa information, which lists the requirements in detail.
What changes once you are enrolled in Germany?
You need German health insurance for the duration of your studies. The statutory student scheme follows the rules in § 5 SGB V, and the 2026 average figures appear above. Private cover can apply where the statutory scheme does not, and the choice depends on your personal situation. Compare the options before you enrol, and read our guide to health insurance for international students in Germany.
Frequently asked questions
Is 992 euros per month a budget for living costs?
No. It is the embassy’s reference amount for a blocked account. Your actual costs depend on your city, housing and lifestyle. Compare local costs in our city overview for thirty German university cities before you choose a university.
Does the 992 euro figure apply to every year?
The Seoul page gives no year, so you cannot tell from it whether the figure applies to your intake, for example in 2026 or 2027. Ask the embassy to confirm the amount that applies to your planned start date.
Can a sponsor or a scholarship replace the blocked account?
The fetched Seoul page does not summarise the other proof options. Ask the embassy whether a sponsor’s declaration or a scholarship confirmation is accepted in your case, and do not assume that it is.
Is my language certificate enough?
The embassy has a FAQ on language courses and studies that this guide did not review. Ask your university which language certificate it accepts for your programme, and check whether the level is already confirmed in your admission.
What to do next
- Ask the Seoul embassy in writing for the current monthly amount, the annual total, the fee and the insurance rule.
- Calculate your exact requirement for your programme length (Assumption: months times 992 euros).
- Compare the cost of living by city before you accept an offer, using our city comparison guide.
Related guides
- Health Insurance for International Students in Germany
- Student Health Insurance in Germany 2026: Key Figures
- Studying in Germany from Mexico: Visa, Blocked Account, Insurance
Sources: German Embassy Seoul, Sperrkonto (page undated); § 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.
