German Blocked Account (Sperrkonto)
To be granted a jobseeker visa under the Opportunity Card program, the German government requires you to show that you have the financial means to support yourself during your stay. This is usually done by placing money into a regulated **Blocked Account**.
For 2026, the required amount is **€1,027 per month** (a total of **€12,324** for a 12-month residence permit). The account is "blocked" because you can only withdraw a maximum of €1,027 per month once you arrive in Germany.
We officially recommend **Fintiba**, a leading, government-approved provider that lets you open a blocked account online in under 10 minutes.
Key Features
- 100% Accepted by German Embassies
- Fast Online Verification
- Includes Free Travel Insurance
- Easily Managed via Mobile App
Mandatory Health Insurance (Krankenversicherung)
Health insurance is legally mandatory for everyone living, studying, or working in Germany. When you apply for your Opportunity Card visa at the German Embassy, you must submit proof of valid health insurance coverage.
The policy must cover a minimum of **€30,000** for medical treatments and must not have any exclusions or limits on emergency care. Once you find a qualified job in Germany, you will transition to standard German statutory public health insurance.
We recommend insurance packages tailored specifically for Opportunity Card holders, ensuring your policy complies with the German Residence Act.
Plan Requirements
- Unlimited Outpatient Cover
- Inpatient Hospital Cover
- Emergency Medical Repatriation
- Instant Embasssy Certificate
Legal Consultation & ZAB Equivalency Check
Verifying that your educational degrees or vocational credentials are fully comparable to German standards can be a complex process. Mistakes in degree verification are the leading cause of visa rejection.
Our partner lawyers and immigration consultants specialize in checking degrees on the **Anabin database** and filing requests with the **ZAB** (Central Office for Foreign Education). We walk you through document notarization, translations, and embassy interview preparation.
Consulting Services
- Pre-screening of Qualifications
- ZAB Application Facilitation
- Certified German Translations
- Complete Embassy Document Check