ICT (Intra-Corporate Transferee) Visa
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ICT (Intra-Corporate Transferee) Visa

Work Dependents Allowed

At a Glance

Processing Time

28-56 days

Application Fee

99 EUR

Stay Duration

Up to 3 years

Renewable

Varies

Job Offer

Not Required

Dependents

Allowed

PR Pathway

No

This visa does not offer a direct route to permanent residency.

Remote Work

Not Required

Overview

Visa for non-EU employees temporarily transferred from foreign company to French subsidiary. Requires senior position or expert status.

The ICT visa allows non-EU employees of foreign companies to be temporarily transferred to a French company within the same group. Applicants must be senior managers or experts with at least 6 months seniority in the group.

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Requirements

Financial

Minimum Income

32,860 EUR

per year

Personal

Passport Validity

3 months

Criminal Record Policy

Clean record required

Education

bachelors or higher

Professional

Experience

3 to 6 months of seniority within the same corporate group prior to transfer.+ years

Required Skills

Senior management functionsHigh-level expert assessment skillsIntra-corporate graduate training

Documentation

Applicant Documents

Valid passport

Valid for transfer period

Employment contract

With home company

Transfer letter

From home company to French subsidiary

Seniority proof

6+ months with group company

Position description

Senior or expert role

Sponsor Documents

Group structure

Evidence of group relationship between companies

Home company info

Registration and authorization

French subsidiary info

Registration and details

Transfer authorization

From home company

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Advantages

  • Designed for international companies
  • Clear pathway for transfers
  • Family members can accompany
  • Relatively straightforward process

Considerations

  • Limited to 3 years maximum
  • Non-renewable
  • Requires senior/expert position
  • 6+ months company seniority needed
  • Tied to specific companies

Application Process

1

Secure transfer

Company arranges intra-company transfer

2

Verify eligibility

Check seniority and group structure requirements

3

Apply for visa

Submit at French consulate

4

Pay fee

EUR 99 visa fee

5

Await decision

4-8 weeks

6

Validate visa

Online within 3 months

7

Apply for residence

Apply for ICT residence permit within 2 months

Application Forms

ICT Visa Application

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