Belgium•EuropeIntra-Corporate Transferee (ICT) Visa
At a Glance
Processing Time
28-56 days
Application Fee
180 EUR
Stay Duration
Up to 3 years
Renewable
Varies
Job Offer
Not Required
Dependents
Allowed
PR Pathway
Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency — the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.Remote Work
Not Required
Overview
Work visa for employees of multinational companies transferred from outside the EU to work at a related entity in Belgium. Available for managers, specialists, and trainees.
Intra-Corporate Transferee (ICT) visas enable multinational companies to transfer key personnel to their Belgium operations. The framework applies to managers, specialists, and trainees employed by companies based outside the EU transferring to related entities in Belgium. Long-term mobility option available for frequent transfers.
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Requirements
Personal
Criminal Record Policy
case_by_case
Education
Bachelor or higher
Documentation
Applicant Documents
Valid passport
Valid travel document
Transfer authorization
From parent/related company outside EU
Employment contract
From Belgian entity defining assignment terms
Health insurance
Medical coverage
Criminal record certificate
Police clearance
Sponsor Documents
ICT permit application
Submitted by Belgian company to regional authority
Company documents
Proof of corporate relationship and business legitimacy
Employment contract
Assignment terms and conditions
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Advantages
- Pathway to permanent residency
- Family reunification possible
- Employer-sponsored process
- Clear regulatory framework
Considerations
- Limited to multinational corporate transfers
- Tied to assignment duration
- Requires related company relationship
- Must return when assignment ends
Application Process
Secure ICT transfer
Receive transfer notice from multinational employer for assignment to Belgium
Belgian entity applies
Belgian company applies to regional authority for ICT permit
Receive authorization
Obtain positive decision on ICT authorization
Apply for visa
Submit D-visa at Belgian embassy with ICT authorization
Pay fee
Pay EUR 180 visa fee
Receive visa
Obtain ICT visa and designation
Register in Belgium
Register at municipal authority for residence permit (I card)
Application Forms
ICT Visa Application
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