Austria•EuropeResidence Permit - Intra-Corporate Transferee (ICT)
At a Glance
Processing Time
56 days
Application Fee
Free
Stay Duration
Up to 3 years
Renewable
Varies
Job Offer
Not Required
Dependents
Not Specified
PR Pathway
No
This visa does not offer a direct route to permanent residency.Remote Work
Not Required
Overview
Residence permit for managers, specialists, and trainees transferred within multinational corporations. Requires 9-month prior employment (6 for trainees). Issued for up to 3 years (1 year for trainees).
The Intra-Corporate Transferee permit facilitates temporary transfers of managers, specialists, and trainees within international corporate groups. EU regulations streamline the process for eligible transferees.
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Requirements
Personal
Criminal Record Policy
case_by_case
Excluded Nationalities
Citizens of the following countries are not eligible: AT, BE, BG, CY, CZ, DE, DK, EE, ES, FI, FR, GR, HR, HU, IE, IT, LT, LU, LV, MT, NL, PL, PT, RO, SE, SI, SK, IS, LI, NO, CH
Documentation
Applicant Documents
Valid passport
Passport photos
2 recent photographs
Employment documentation
9-month continuous employment proof
Transfer notification
Official corporate transfer documentation
Job description
Manager, specialist, or trainee role details
Corporate structure
Proof of relationship between entities
Health insurance
Valid in Austria
Proof of accommodation
Criminal record certificate
OptionalSponsor Documents
Employment declaration
From employer
Corporate documentation
Corporate structure, registration
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Advantages
- Established EU framework
- Clear eligibility criteria
- Can assist with visa application
- Relatively streamlined process
Considerations
- Tied to specific company
- Family members not included
- Requires prior employment
- Limited duration typically
Application Process
Prior employment
Verify 9 months employment with company (6 for trainees)
Transfer arrangement
Secure transfer to Austrian branch/subsidiary
Prepare documentation
Gather employment and transfer documents
Employer application option
Employer can apply with residence authority
Or personal application
Apply at Austrian consulate/embassy
Processing
Authority reviews (8 weeks)
Obtain visa
Visa D required before entry if non-visa exempt
Receive permit
ICT residence permit issued
Application Forms
ICT Residence Permit Application
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