908/2017 — Intra-Corporate Transfer ICT Permit (ICT-oleskelulupa)

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908/2017 — Intra-Corporate Transfer ICT Permit (ICT-oleskelulupa)

Work Dependents Allowed

At a Glance

Processing Time

2 weeks – 2 months

Estimated Cost

€760–€1,060 EUR

Varies by filing options

Stay Duration

3 years

Renewable

Renewal

Renewable

Family

Dependents allowed

PR Pathway

None

Sponsor

Job offer required

Work

Remote not required

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Overview

EU ICT Directive permit for managers and specialists transferred within a multinational company from a non-EU office to Finland; up to 3 years.

The Intra-Corporate Transfer (ICT) permit in Finland aligns with EU Directive 2014/66/EU and allows managers, specialists, and trainees employed by non-EU multinational companies to transfer to Finnish subsidiary offices within the same corporate group. Applicants must have worked for the sponsoring company at least 3 months.

The permit lasts up to 3 years for managers and specialists or 1 year for trainees, and is renewable. Fees are EUR 530–630 for first permits and EUR 230–430 for extensions (electronic vs. paper). Processing typically takes 2 weeks, with a statutory maximum of 3 months. Work is restricted to the sponsoring employer and specified duties; applicants cannot work before permit issuance.

This visa is ideal for skilled international employees of multinational companies being rotated from non-EU offices to Finnish entities for mid-to-long-term assignments.

Cost Breakdown

First permit (electronic)€530 EUR

First permit (paper)€630 EUR

Extended permit (electronic)€230 EUR

Extended permit (paper)€430 EUR

Total€760–€1,060 EUR

Stay & Extensions

Initial grant

3 years

Conversion Paths

Visas you can typically switch to from this status.

P-Permit — Permanent Residence Permit (Pysyvä oleskelulupa)

Finland

P-Permit — Permanent Residence Permit (Pysyvä oleskelulupa)

Validity5 years

Processing5 months – 1.2 years

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EU Long-Term Resident Permit P-EU (Pitkään oleskelleen kolmannen maan kansalaisen EU-oleskelulupa)

Finland

EU Long-Term Resident Permit P-EU (Pitkään oleskelleen kolmannen maan kansalaisen EU-oleskelulupa)

ValidityIndefinite

Processing4–6 months

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Requirements

PUBLISHED REQUIREMENTS

Must be a manager, specialist, or trainee employee.

Must be transferred internally within a company or group of companies.

The posting entity must be located outside the EU.

Must have been employed by the same company or group for at least 3 months prior to transfer.

Must possess the necessary competence and education for the position.

Salary must correspond to the collective agreement or be customary and fair for the sector.

KEY CRITERIA

Education

bachelor or higher

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

Valid passport

Employment contract

Salary documentation

Passport photos

Transfer notification (sponsor)

Company registration (sponsor)

Parent company verification (sponsor)

Advantages & Considerations

Key Benefits

Fast-track processing within 2 weeks in most cases; statutory maximum 3 months
Renewable permit allowing multiple extensions during tenure in Finland
Spouse and family members can work without hourly or income restrictions
Direct conversion pathway to permanent residency or EU long-term residence
No minimum income or education requirement; salary must match collective agreements
Flexible fee structure with electronic submission option (EUR 530 for first permit)
Right to pursue self-employment or trade activity in Finland beyond primary role

Worth Knowing

Bound to specific employer; cannot change employers without permit modification
Job offer required from employer before application; cannot work before issuance
Maximum duration 3 years (managers/specialists) or 1 year (trainees) per period
Requires minimum 3 months prior employment with same company or corporate group
Only available for internal transfers within multinational companies; no external hiring
Transferring company must be headquartered outside the EU; pure EU-based transfers non-qualifying

Application Process

Arrange internal transfer: Company initiates intra-corporate transfer

Verify qualification: Ensure transfer within same company group

Prepare documents: Employment contract, company docs, salary details

Apply via fast-track: Submit through Enter Finland online service

Pay fee: EUR 240 application fee

Receive decision: 2 weeks with fast-track

Application Forms

Go to application portal

Residence Permit Application for ICT Transfer

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Fee Breakdown

First permit (electronic): 530 EUR; First permit (paper): 630 EUR; Extended permit (electronic): 230…

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Fees

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Included Nationalities

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Job Offer Required

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Max Stay

Up to 3 years for managers and specialists; up to 1 year for trainees. Extendable while holding an I…

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Max Stay Estimate

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Processing Estimates

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Processing Time

2 weeks (most cases); up to 2 months (minority of cases); statutory maximum 3 months

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Overview

EU ICT Directive permit for managers and specialists transferred within a multinational company from a non-EU office to Finland; up to 3 years.

This visa is ideal for skilled international employees of multinational companies being rotated from non-EU offices to Finnish entities for mid-to-long-term assignments.

Requirements

PUBLISHED REQUIREMENTS

Must be a manager, specialist, or trainee employee.

Must be transferred internally within a company or group of companies.

The posting entity must be located outside the EU.

Must have been employed by the same company or group for at least 3 months prior to transfer.

Must possess the necessary competence and education for the position.

Salary must correspond to the collective agreement or be customary and fair for the sector.

KEY CRITERIA

Education

bachelor or higher

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

Valid passport

Employment contract

Salary documentation

Passport photos

Transfer notification (sponsor)

Company registration (sponsor)

Parent company verification (sponsor)

Advantages & Considerations

Key Benefits

Fast-track processing within 2 weeks in most cases; statutory maximum 3 months
Renewable permit allowing multiple extensions during tenure in Finland
Spouse and family members can work without hourly or income restrictions
Direct conversion pathway to permanent residency or EU long-term residence
No minimum income or education requirement; salary must match collective agreements
Flexible fee structure with electronic submission option (EUR 530 for first permit)
Right to pursue self-employment or trade activity in Finland beyond primary role

Worth Knowing

Bound to specific employer; cannot change employers without permit modification
Job offer required from employer before application; cannot work before issuance
Maximum duration 3 years (managers/specialists) or 1 year (trainees) per period
Requires minimum 3 months prior employment with same company or corporate group
Only available for internal transfers within multinational companies; no external hiring
Transferring company must be headquartered outside the EU; pure EU-based transfers non-qualifying