Finland•Europe908/2017 — Intra-Corporate Transfer ICT Permit (ICT-oleskelulupa)
At a Glance
2 weeks – 2 months
EUR €760–€1,060
Varies by filing options
3 years
Renewable
Renewal
Renewable
Family
Dependents allowed
PR Pathway
None
Sponsor
Job offer required
Work
Remote not required
Overview
EU ICT Directive permit for managers and specialists transferred within a multinational company from a non-EU office to Finland; up to 3 years.
The Intra-Corporate Transfer (ICT) permit in Finland aligns with EU Directive 2014/66/EU and allows managers, specialists, and trainees employed by non-EU multinational companies to transfer to Finnish subsidiary offices within the same corporate group. Applicants must have worked for the sponsoring company at least 3 months.
The permit lasts up to 3 years for managers and specialists or 1 year for trainees, and is renewable. Fees are EUR 530–630 for first permits and EUR 230–430 for extensions (electronic vs. paper). Processing typically takes 2 weeks, with a statutory maximum of 3 months. Work is restricted to the sponsoring employer and specified duties; applicants cannot work before permit issuance.
This visa is ideal for skilled international employees of multinational companies being rotated from non-EU offices to Finnish entities for mid-to-long-term assignments.
Cost Breakdown
Stay & Extensions
| Initial grant | 3 years |
Conversion Paths
Visas you can typically switch to from this status.
FinlandP-Permit — Permanent Residence Permit (Pysyvä oleskelulupa)
FinlandEU Long-Term Resident Permit P-EU (Pitkään oleskelleen kolmannen maan kansalaisen EU-oleskelulupa)
Requirements
PUBLISHED REQUIREMENTS
Must be a manager, specialist, or trainee employee.
Must be transferred internally within a company or group of companies.
The posting entity must be located outside the EU.
Must have been employed by the same company or group for at least 3 months prior to transfer.
Must possess the necessary competence and education for the position.
Salary must correspond to the collective agreement or be customary and fair for the sector.
KEY CRITERIA
Education
bachelor or higher
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
Valid passport
Employment contract
Salary documentation
Passport photos
Transfer notification (sponsor)
Company registration (sponsor)
Parent company verification (sponsor)
Advantages & Considerations
Key Benefits
- Fast-track processing within 2 weeks in most cases; statutory maximum 3 months
- Renewable permit allowing multiple extensions during tenure in Finland
- Spouse and family members can work without hourly or income restrictions
- Direct conversion pathway to permanent residency or EU long-term residence
- No minimum income or education requirement; salary must match collective agreements
- Flexible fee structure with electronic submission option (EUR 530 for first permit)
- Right to pursue self-employment or trade activity in Finland beyond primary role
Worth Knowing
- Bound to specific employer; cannot change employers without permit modification
- Job offer required from employer before application; cannot work before issuance
- Maximum duration 3 years (managers/specialists) or 1 year (trainees) per period
- Requires minimum 3 months prior employment with same company or corporate group
- Only available for internal transfers within multinational companies; no external hiring
- Transferring company must be headquartered outside the EU; pure EU-based transfers non-qualifying
Application Process
Arrange internal transfer
Company initiates intra-corporate transfer
Verify qualification
Ensure transfer within same company group
Prepare documents
Employment contract, company docs, salary details
Apply via fast-track
Submit through Enter Finland online service
Pay fee
EUR 240 application fee
Receive decision
2 weeks with fast-track
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