Use the responsible mission and online portal
After admission, follow the German mission responsible for your place of residence. The Federal Foreign Office says national visa applications can be prepared and submitted through the Consular Services Portal, but local document and appointment steps can still differ.
Common building blocks
A study-visa application normally requires admission, proof of financial resources, health-insurance evidence, a valid passport, and the forms or digital steps specified by the responsible mission. A blocked account is one possible form of financial proof, not the only one.
Verify before you act
Requirements, fees, and financial-proof amounts change. Always confirm the current checklist on your responsible German mission's website before booking or paying for anything.