Hungary•EuropeIntra-Corporate Transfer (ICT) Residence Permit
At a Glance
Processing Time
30-60 days
Application Fee
Free
Stay Duration
Up to 3 years
Renewable
Yes
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
Residence permit for employees of multinational companies being transferred to Hungary. Covers managers, specialists, and trainees with 3+ months prior employment.
The Intra-Corporate Transfer (ICT) Residence Permit is designed for employees of multinational companies being relocated to Hungarian subsidiaries or branches. It streamlines work authorization for internal transfers within corporate groups.
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Requirements
Personal
Education
Bachelor or higher
Professional
Experience
1+ years
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
With blank pages and 3+ months validity
Employment history
Proof of 3+ months continuous employment with company/group
Transfer authorization
Official transfer letter from company
Position description
Detailing manager/specialist/trainee role
Accommodation proof
Rental agreement or housing arrangement
Health insurance
Valid coverage in Hungary
Proof of funds
Covering living expenses
Sponsor Documents
Company registration
Proof of parent company and Hungarian subsidiary
Transfer letter
Signed by company on official letterhead
Employment contract
For Hungarian position
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Advantages
- Streamlined process for multinational transfers
- Clear authorization for internal transfers
- Can include dependents
- Path to permanent residency
- Employer-facilitated process
- Recognizes international employment
Considerations
- Requires 3+ months prior employment
- Limited to multinational companies
- Trainees limited to 1 year
- Tied to company assignment
- Requires clear company group structure
- Dependent on company sponsorship
Application Process
Verify employment history
Confirm 3+ months continuous employment with same company/group
Obtain transfer authorization
Get formal transfer notice from company
Identify role category
Determine if manager, specialist, or trainee position
Apply for D visa
Submit D visa at Hungarian embassy with transfer documents
Obtain D visa
Receive ICT entry visa
Travel to Hungary
Enter Hungary within 3 months
Apply for ICT permit
Submit residence permit application within 15 days
Receive permit
Obtain ICT residence permit
Application Forms
ICT Residence Permit Application
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