Portugal•Europe1-3 months
Free
3 years
Yes
Required
Allowed
No
Not Required
Transfer within a multinational company to an EU establishment. Managers, specialists, or trainee employees.
The Intra-Corporate Transfer Directive is designed for managers, specialists, and trainee employees moving within a multinational company to an establishment located in Portugal. This visa permits qualified professionals to reside and work legally in the country while maintaining their role within the same corporate group.
Applicants must provide proof of a valid employment contract with the parent company and demonstrate that they have been employed there for at least three to twelve months prior to the transfer.
| Initial grant | 3 years |
Employment by a multinational company outside the EU/EEA/Switzerland
Transfer to a Portuguese branch or subsidiary of the same group
Role must be as a Manager, Specialist, or Trainee
Minimum prior employment with the company: 3-12 months for managers/specialists, 3-6 months for trainees
Proof of sufficient means of subsistence
Clean criminal record
Job Offer
Required
Education
bachelor or higher
Experience
1+ years
Valid passport
Signed intra-corporate transfer agreement/contract
Proof of employment with the multinational group (e.g., payslips, contract)
Proof of professional qualifications or higher education diploma (for trainees)
Criminal record certificate
Proof of accommodation in Portugal
Health insurance policy
| Varies by member state | — |
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