Ireland•EuropeIntra-Company Transfer Employment Permit
At a Glance
Processing Time
91 days
Application Fee
500 EUR
Stay Duration
2 years
Renewable
Yes
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
Employment permit for senior management, key personnel, or trainees transferring from overseas branches of multinational corporations to Irish operations. Salary threshold €46,000.
The Intra-Company Transfer permit allows multinational corporations to transfer senior management, key personnel, and trainees from overseas branches to Irish operations. The foreign company must be substantively trading and have an established Irish presence.
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Requirements
Financial
Minimum Income
49,523 EUR
per year
Documentation
Applicant Documents
Valid passport
Copy of identification page
Employment contract
Transfer agreement or assignment letter
Proof of employment
6+ months employment with foreign branch
Job description
Senior management/key personnel role details
References
From foreign employer
OptionalSponsor Documents
Company registration
Irish company registration documents
Trading evidence
Proof of substantive business operations
Foreign branch details
Proof of overseas branch operations
Financial statements
Company accounts
Organizational structure
Showing relationship between branches
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Advantages
- Lower processing cost than other permits
- No labor market test required
- Straightforward for multinational companies
- Renewable for senior staff
Considerations
- Limited to multinational corporations
- Senior/key personnel only
- €46,000 minimum salary
- No PR pathway
- 6-month minimum experience requirement
Application Process
Verify company presence
Confirm company is trading substantively in Ireland
Confirm transfer
Employee must have worked 6+ months (1+ month for trainees)
Prepare application
Gather company and employee documentation
Submit to DETE
Apply minimum 12 weeks before employment start
DETE assessment
Department reviews ICT permit application
Permit issued
DETE approves and grants permit
Application Forms
Intra-Company Transfer Permit Application
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