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Open a Germany Blocked Account Online

ICICI Bank Germany offers Blocked Account which is accepted by the German Federal Foreign Office - a trusted and comprehensive solution for students and professionals, planning to study or work in Germany. Our Blocked Account provides a secure way to meet the financial requirements while complying with the German VISA regulations.

With a streamlined online account opening process, coupled with a range of value added services like free Debit Card, loan at preferential rates, complimentary Current Account, complimentary multicurrency Forex Card, Money2World remittance service, ICICI Bank Germany ensures a seamless and empowering banking experience.

What is a Blocked Account?

A Blocked Account is a special type of account where you deposit funds that would be used during your stay in Germany.

A Germany Blocked Account is a mandatory requirement to obtain a German VISA for students/jobseekers and nurses.

The Account is accepted by the German Federal Foreign Office

Open Blocked Account in 6 simple steps:

  • Visit www.icicibank.de

  • Complete the online
    application form

  • Upload a copy of your
    passport and residence
    proof

  • Fund your Account and
    get your Debit Card
    while in India

  • Get your online Balance
    Confirmation Certificate

  • Update your residence
    address once you move
    to Germany

Open Germany Blocked Account instantly. Click here to watch a video to Know How!

Why Open a Germany Blocked Account with ICICI Bank?

Complete online
process

Receive Account
Number instantly

Receive a Debit
Card while
in India

Get complimentary travel insurance

when you purchase a public health insurance (from insurers such as Techniker Krankenkasse or Barmer)

No branch visits
required

Complimentary Current
Account

Secured mailbox

for all
communication

Secured banking

with paperless PIN
and OTPs on mobile

Helpline Numbers

to open your Blocked
Account

Know more about ICICI Bank Blocked Account!

How much does it cost to open a Blocked Account with ICICI Bank?

You have to pay a fee of only EUR 150 at the time of opening a Blocked Account. This amount has to be transferred while funding your German Blocked Account. Apart from this, there are NO hidden charges or additional monthly/annual account management fees.

What are the requirements to apply for a Blocked Account?

As per the German VISA regulations, if you are applying or planning to apply for a German VISA as a student/jobseeker/nurse, every applicant, who is not a European Union (EU) citizen, is required to provide proof of funds for their stay in Germany. ICICI Bank Germany provides you with instant Blocked Account number, which you can fund and get your Blocked Account Certificate for your VISA application.

Benefits of ICICI Bank Germany Blocked Account!

  • Digital account opening process, no branch visits required
  • Get a complimentary fully functional Current Account for daily banking needs
  • Get a complimentary travel insurance when you purchase public health insurance (from Techniker Krankenkasse or Barmer)
  • Receive your VISA Debit Card while you are in India
  • Paperless online Debit Card PIN
  • Withdraw cash from any VISA ATM throughout Europe
  • English documentation
  • Service helpline numbers in Germany & India

Quick Facts about Blocked Account in Germany

  • The German Blocked Account acts as a financial proof and it is a prerequisite for a Student or Job Seeker VISA. German immigration services do not allow students/job seekers/nurses without financial stability to study or search for jobs in Germany. The amount to be transferred into the Blocked Account depends on the duration of your course/stay in Germany
  • The minimum Blocked Account amount is decided by the German Federal Foreign Office. From Jan 1, 2023, the minimum monthly amount required for Blocked Account is EUR 934
  • The entire Blocked Account fund cannot be transferred to your Current Account at once. A portion of the fund i.e., minimum of EUR 934 would be transferred every month, so that the applicants can manage their expenses for the entire stay
  • Germany Blocked Account is required mainly in the first year. However, if a student fails to provide enough evidence of the financial resources to maintain himself/herself for the second year, he/she will need a Blocked Account even in the second year
  • A Blocked Account is known as ‘Sperrkonto’ in German

Useful tips for easy Blocked Account opening

Keep a clear copy of the first page & the last page of your passport in PDF or JPEG format handy. Please enter name and address as per the passport, if the current address is different, then enter the address as per any other address proof. Also, you would need to upload the additional document along with passport in the application as a ‘single document’.

More than an account, access to Value Added services like

  • Complimentary German Current Account for daily banking transactions, which you can use even after your student journey is over
  • Free Debit Card delivered in India - Withdraw cash from any VISA ATM throughout Europe
  • Preferential rate on Education Loan - Aspiring students can apply for ICICI Bank’s Education Loan solution for pursuing professional higher education in Germany. Seamless disbursement credit in your ICICI Bank Germany Blocked Account or in a bank account of your choice
  • With an ICICI Bank Multicurrency Forex Card, you can start spending on your basic requirements as soon as you land in Germany
  • Get a complimentary International Student Identity Card (ISIC) membership worth ₹999
  • Complimentary travel insurance* with Public Health Insurance - Health insurance is a mandatory requirement of VISA for Germany. ICICI Bank Germany through its insurance partner Feather, offers health insurance with leading statutory health insurers like Techniker Krankenkasse (TK) and Barmer. Only those people who opt for a public health insurance, get a complimentary travel insurance
  • Assured Cashback* with Expat Health Insurance - ICICI Bank Germany through its insurance partner Feather, offers private health insurance (Expat Insurance). Only those people who opt for the Expat Health Insurance, get an assured cashback

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Germany Blocked Account FAQS

What is a Germany Blocked Account?

Blocked Account is a special type of account where you deposit funds that would be used during your stay in Germany. A Blocked Account is a mandatory requirement to obtain a German VISA for students/jobseekers and nurses. ICICI Bank Germany offers a Blocked Account, which can be seamlessly opened online.

Why do you need a Blocked Account to study in Germany?

As per the German VISA regulations, if you are applying or planning to apply for a German VISA as a student/jobseeker/nurse, every applicant, who is not an EU citizen, is required to provide proof of funds for their stay in Germany. ICICI Bank Germany provides you with an instant Blocked Account number, which you can fund and get your Blocked Account Certificate for your VISA application.

How can you open a Blocked Account?

You need to start the application process by registering yourself on the ICICI Bank Germany website. Once you complete the online application form, a Blocked Account number will be provided to you instantly. If you are funding your Blocked Account from a country outside the European Union, you will have to Wire transfer from a bank account held solely or jointly in your name or from your parent’s account.

In case you hold a Bank Account in EU from where you wish to fund your Blocked Account, you may transfer using Single Euro Payments Area (SEPA). Once your account is funded, you will be issued a Balance confirmation certificate and your Debit Card will be dispatched while in India. Once you reach Germany, you need to submit the activation form and complete the KYC. Once you complete the KYC, please ensure that you click on the ‘Submit’ button and submit the activation form, as without it, the activation will not proceed further. Click here to start with the registration.

What are the list of documents required to open a Germany Blocked Account?

To apply, you will need to provide the following documents:

Copy of your passport pages:
(i) The page in your passport containing your photo, passport number, date of birth and other personal details
(ii) The page in your passport with other information, for example: your parent/guardian’s name(s) and address(es).
If the passport does not have a page that bears the name of your parent(s)/guardian, then please provide any other government-issued identification document that bears all your personal information alongside the details of your parent(s)/guardian. The passport must also show your current address, if the passport does not show your address then please provide any other government-issued identification document that bears your personal information alongside your present address.

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