BorderProofBorderProof
Explore VisasCompare VisasCountry GuidesNewsAbout
Sign InFind A Visa
Stay Permit - Mobile ICT
AustriaAustria•Europe
Open

Stay Permit - Mobile ICT

Work PR PathwayThis visa can lead to permanent residency, the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa. Dependents Allowed

At a Glance

Processing Time

2 months

Estimated Cost

EUR €218

Stay Duration

3 years

Renewable

Renewal

Renewable

Family

Dependents allowed

PR Pathway

Yes

Sponsor

Job offer required

Work

Remote not required

Overview

Intra-corporate transfer permit for ICT permit holders from other EU states, valid up to 3 years (1 year for trainees), capped by residual ICT permit validity.

The Stay Permit – Mobile ICT allows intra-corporate transferees who already hold a valid ICT permit from another EU member state to transfer to an Austrian branch within the same corporate group. This is a streamlined mobility pathway for managers, specialists, and trainees positioned within multinational companies.

The permit is issued for durations matching the original ICT permit, capped by its residual validity—up to three years for managers and specialists, one year for trainees. A EUR 218 application fee applies; processing takes approximately 56 days. Dependents may accompany; spouses are restricted to employment within the same corporate entity. The permit is renewable.

This visa is ideal for experienced corporate personnel already authorized to work in the EU under an ICT permit who require temporary assignment to Austria within their multinational employer.

Stay & Extensions

Initial grant3 years

Conversion Paths

Visas you can typically switch to from this status.

RWR-Karte — Red-White-Red Card
Austria flagAustria

RWR-Karte — Red-White-Red Card

Validity2 years
Processing2 months
View Visa Details
EU Blue Card
Austria flagAustria

EU Blue Card

Validity2 years
Processing2 months
View Visa Details

Requirements

PUBLISHED REQUIREMENTS

Valid ICT permit from another EU state

Proof of employment within the same company group

Health insurance

Sufficient means of subsistence

KEY CRITERIA

Education

bachelor or higher

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

Valid ICT permit from EU state

Employment contract/assignment letter

Health insurance

Proof of accommodation

Advantages & Considerations

Key Benefits

  • 56-day processing ensures predictable mobility windows for corporate EU transfers
  • Up to 3 years for managers enables medium-term career continuity during company assignments
  • Renewable permit allows continued employment across multiple transfer periods with institutional approval
  • Streamlined intra-EU mobility leverages existing ICT permit without Austrian reapplication
  • Spouse qualifying for separate work authorization; dependents qualifying for visa sponsorship
  • Bachelor's degree minimum removes barriers to corporate specialists and managers
  • No language requirements specified simplifies application versus other Austrian permits
  • Pathway to Red-White-Red Card or EU Blue Card after assignment completion for managers

Worth Knowing

  • 56-day processing requires advance corporate coordination with Austrian residence authority
  • Duration capped by residual validity of original ICT permit; cannot extend beyond parent permit expiry
  • Spouse work rights restricted; separate application required for labor market authorization
  • Tied to specific employer and branch; internal transfers may require reapplication
  • Dual intent prohibited; temporary assignment despite 3-year maximum permit validity
  • Must hold valid ICT permit from another EU state; no pathway without prior intra-EU work
  • Temporary assignment only; no permanent residency pathway despite renewable permit structure

Application Process

1

Verify ICT status

2

Submit application

3

Collect permit

Application Forms

Mobile ICT Application (oesterreich.gv.at)Fill online

Ready to see if the Stay Permit - Mobile ICT is your visa path?

Discover how your answers compare with the published requirements. 2 minutes. Free to use.

Start Visa Discovery