As per the German VISA regulations, if you are applying or planning to apply for a student / job-seeker visa for Germany, every applicant who is not an EU citizen is required to provide proof of funds. By opening the Blocked account with ICICI Bank Germany, you can use the funds in the Blocked Account as proof of funds for your VISA application.

ICICI Bank UK PLC, Germany Branch is not accepting new registrations for Blocked Accounts, effective Jul 08, 2024. 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 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 SEPA. Once your account is funded you will 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 you click on submit button and submit the activation form as without it, the activation will not proceed further. Click here to start with the registration for ICICI Bank Blocked Account.

In case, you do not have a "Last Name" or "Surname", you can enter "." in the "Last Name" field and continue with your application. Kindly enter the details as mentioned in your Passport to avoid any delay with account opening.

Once your open your Blocked Account online and transfer the amount, a Balance Confirmation Certificate will be sent to you via secured mailbox. Along with this, a Visa Debit Card will be delivered to your address mentioned during your application.

Once you reach Germany, you will need to activate your account by visiting our portal, update a few details and complete KYC via a short video call. Again, this is a hassle free online process.

Our support team is available from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM CET.

India

• +91 40 71403336
• +91 40 69215431

Germany

• +49 6196 9239537
• +49 6196 7833000

Email:blockedaccount@icicibank.com