ICT — Intra-Corporate Transfer (ICT) - Trainee Employee

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ICT — Intra-Corporate Transfer (ICT) - Trainee Employee

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At a Glance

Processing Time

1–3 months

Estimated Cost

€175 EUR

Varies by filing options

Stay Duration

1 year

Renewable

Renewal

Renewable

Family

Dependents allowed

PR Pathway

None

Sponsor

Job offer required

Work

Remote not required

Official Information

Overview

This permit is a specific type of temporary residence for the purpose of employment, governed by the EU ICT Directive (2014/66/EU). It allows non-EU nationals to be transferred from a non-EU entity to a Slovak branch or subsidiary of the same corporate group for professional training.

The Intra-Corporate Transfer (ICT) – Trainee Employee permit allows non-EU nationals to transfer to a Slovak branch of their company for professional training. It is strictly regulated under the EU ICT Directive and requires a pre-existing employment relationship of at least three months. This permit is intended for career development and does not provide a pathway to permanent residency.

Cost Breakdown

Application Fee€170 EUR

Residence Document Issuance Fee€5 EUR

Total€175 EUR

Stay & Extensions

Initial grant

1 year

Requirements

PUBLISHED REQUIREMENTS

Employed by a company outside the EU for at least 3 months immediately preceding the transfer.

Hold a university degree.

Possess an agreement on professional preparation for career development or obtaining knowledge in business management techniques.

The Slovak host entity must be part of the same corporate group.

KEY CRITERIA

Education

bachelor or higher

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

Completed and signed official application form (in Slovak).

Valid passport and two color photographs (3 x 3.5 cm).

Employment contract with the non-EU entity.

Confirmation of the duration of the transfer and the location of the host entity in Slovakia.

Confirmation of the trainee position and professional training agreement.

Proof of sufficient financial resources and accommodation.

Advantages & Considerations

Key Benefits

Facilitates professional development within a global corporate group.
Reduced processing time for recognized Shared Services Centers.
Family reunification permitted.

Worth Knowing

Non-renewable permit status.
Time spent does not count toward permanent residence.
Strict requirement for prior employment duration.
Not having a university degree.
Less than 3 months of prior employment with the non-EU entity.
Host entity not part of the same corporate group.

Application Process

Vacancy Reporting: The Slovak host company must report the vacancy to the local Office of Labour, Social Affairs, and Family at least 20 working days before the application.

Submission: The applicant must submit the application in person at the Slovak embassy in their country of citizenship or residence.

Interview: An interview will be conducted at the embassy for a preliminary assessment.

Entry: If approved, a national visa (Type D) may be required to enter Slovakia to collect the residence document.

Post-Arrival: Report to the Foreign Police within 3 working days of arrival and undergo a medical examination (if required).

Application Forms

Ministry of Interior of the Slovak Republic Application Forms

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