Belgium•EuropeIntra-Corporate Transfer Directive
At a Glance
1–3 months
EUR €152
3 years
Renewable
Renewal
Renewable
Family
Dependents allowed
PR Pathway
None
Sponsor
Job offer required
Work
Remote not required
Overview
Transfer managers, specialists, or trainees within multinational corporate groups to EU member states with intra-EU mobility rights.
The Intra-Corporate Transfer (ICT) Directive (2014/66/EU) streamlines assignments of key personnel within multinational corporations across EU member states, including Belgium. It eliminates country-specific work permits for temporary assignments between non-EU headquarters and European subsidiaries.
This visa covers managers, specialists, and trainees transferred to a Belgian branch of the same corporate group. Applicants need a degree and three to six months prior employment. The EUR 152 permit is renewable, processes in one to three months, and lasts three years for managers or one year for trainees. Family members may join with unrestricted work rights; no permanent residence pathway.
This visa is ideal for managers and specialists moving to a Belgian office to lead operations within their organization's European base.
Stay & Extensions
| Initial grant | 3 years |
Conversion Paths
Visas you can typically switch to from this status.
BelgiumBelgium Single Permit
Requirements
PUBLISHED REQUIREMENTS
Must be a non-EU national residing outside the EU at the time of application.
Must be a manager, specialist, or trainee employee.
Must have been employed by the sending company outside the EU for a minimum period (typically 3-6 months depending on the region).
Must have a valid employment contract with the sending company that remains in effect during the transfer.
The Belgian host entity and the foreign company must belong to the same corporate group.
Must meet the minimum salary threshold (100% or 160% of the average gross annual salary depending on the role).
KEY CRITERIA
Education
bachelor or higher
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
Completed and signed application form.
Valid international passport.
Employment contract with the company established abroad.
Assignment letter detailing the duration and position in Belgium.
Proof that the Belgian and foreign entities belong to the same group.
Proof of sufficient means of subsistence.
Medical certificate.
Criminal record extract.
Proof of health insurance.
Proof of payment of administrative fees.
Advantages & Considerations
Key Benefits
- Lower ICT permit cost at EUR 152 compared to other work visas
- No separate English language requirement needed
- Spouse can work without any restrictions in Belgium
- Renewable status allows extended stay within corporate group
- Direct transfer within existing multinational employer simplifies sponsorship
Worth Knowing
- Does not lead to settlement or permanent residency in Belgium
- Requires minimum 3-6 months prior employment with same company
- Capped stay of 3 years for managers and 1 year for trainees
- Must be transferred within same corporate group — cannot change employers
- Non-EU nationals only — does not apply to EEA or Swiss nationals
Application Process
Secure ICT transfer
Receive transfer notice from multinational employer for assignment to Belgium
Belgian entity applies
Belgian company applies to regional authority for ICT permit
Receive authorization
Obtain positive decision on ICT authorization
Apply for visa
Submit D-visa at Belgian embassy with ICT authorization
Pay fee
Pay EUR 180 visa fee
Receive visa
Obtain ICT visa and designation
Register in Belgium
Register at municipal authority for residence permit (I card)
Application Forms
| Varies by member state | — |
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