Netherlands•EuropeIntra-Corporate Transferee (ICT) Residence Permit
At a Glance
Processing Time
Varies
Application Fee
Free
Stay Duration
Up to 3 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
Residence permit for employees transferred to a Netherlands branch by multinational companies. Covers managers, specialists, and trainees. Issued under EU Directive 2014/66/EU.
The Intra-Corporate Transferee residence permit is for employees of multinational enterprises transferred to the Netherlands. Issued under EU Directive 2014/66/EU, it streamlines the process for moving specialized talent between company locations.
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Requirements
Financial
Minimum Income
63,972 EUR
per year
Personal
Passport Validity
6 months
Criminal Record Policy
Clean record required
Education
Bachelor or higher
Professional
Experience
1+ years
Required Skills
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, PL, PT, RO, SE, SI, SK, IS, LI, NO, CH
Documentation
Applicant Documents
Valid passport
At least 6 months validity
Employment contract
With parent company and transfer terms
Professional credentials
Proof of role qualifications
Sponsor Documents
Parent company documentation
Company registration and proof of existence
Netherlands branch information
Details of Dutch operations
ICT permit application
Form 7560 or 7564
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Advantages
- Streamlined multinational transfer process
- Clear duration based on role
- EU-wide recognition under directive
- Employer-driven application
Considerations
- Limited to intra-company transfers
- Tied to employment relationship
- Shorter validity for trainees
- No pathway to permanent residency
Application Process
Employer initiates transfer
Company decides to transfer employee to Netherlands branch
Employer applies for ICT permit
Submit permit application to IND
Obtain authorization
Receive combined work and residence permission
Apply for MVV if needed
Obtain entry visa if required for nationality
Enter Netherlands
Travel to branch location
Register and collect permit
Complete registration with immigration authorities
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