A proof of financing (Finanzierungsnachweis) is required to apply for a National Visa. It shows that you can cover your cost of living during your first year in Germany.
There are many ways to prove your financial resources:1
- A blocked account (Sperrkonto)
- A letter from a guarantor (Verpflichtungserklärung)
- A grant or a scholarship
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