For students, the living expenses in Germany can be proven in the visa procedure by opening a blocked account. You are free to choose the bank. You can find providers who offer this service worldwide on the website of the German Foreign Office.

You would like to remove the blocking note on your account as you are not travelling anymore?

The German Embassy Colombo can issue a consular certificate in order to unblock your blocked account with your German bank if you have

• not applied for a visa to enter Germany,
• applied for a visa but withdrew the application,
• applied for and obtained a visa but have not used it, or
• applied for and received a visa for entry, traveled, but have left Germany again before receiving a residence permit from the Aliens Office.

If your application for a national visa has been rejected, the notice of rejection is sufficient to unblock the blocked account.

How do I apply and what costs are incurred?

An application can only be made in person (yourself or your representative with written power of attorney) in the Legal and Consular Section of this Embassy. Please check the current opening hours on the website of the Embassy Colombo. It is not possible to send the application by post. A fee of 36,00 EUR (payable by credit card or in cash in Sri Lankan Rupees) is charged for the consular certificate.

What documents must be submitted?

• proof of the blocked account (e. g. bank statement etc.)
• Current and if necessary old passport (in case of loss of passport: police certificate of loss)

In individual cases it may be necessary to submit further documents. Please note that valid visas to
enter Germany as a student will be revoked.