Ireland•Europe1–3 months
€3,000 EUR
Varies by filing options
2 years
Renewable
Renewal
Renewable
Family
Dependents allowed
PR Pathway
None
Sponsor
Job offer required
Work
Remote not required
Temporary transfer permit for senior managers, key personnel (€49,523+) and trainees (€36,605+) within multinationals to Irish establishments.
Ireland's Intra-Company Transfer (ICT) Employment Permit, issued by the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment, lets multinationals temporarily move senior managers, key personnel with specialist knowledge, and trainees from an overseas branch to an Irish entity. Senior managers and key personnel must earn €49,523+/year; trainees €36,605+. No labour market test applies.
Permits run up to 24 months, renewable to a 5-year total (12 months for trainees). Fees are €500 (≤6 months) or €1,000 (6–24 months), with €1,500 for 36-month renewals; refusals get a 90% refund. Senior managers and key personnel need 6 months prior service overseas (1 month for trainees). Holders accrue no long-term residency rights, and dependants must apply for their own permit.
This visa is ideal for multinational employees moving temporarily to an Irish branch to manage operations, share specialist expertise, or complete a structured training assignment.
| Initial grant | 2 years |
Visas you can typically switch to from this status.
IrelandIrelandMust be a non-EEA national.
Must be employed by an overseas branch of a multinational corporation.
Must be transferring to an Irish branch of the same corporation.
Role must be Senior Management, Key Personnel (earning at least €40,000/year), or a Trainee (earning at least €30,000/year).
Must have been employed by the overseas company for at least 6 months (or 1 month for trainees) prior to transfer.
The Irish host company must be registered with the Companies Registration Office and Revenue Commissioners, and be actively trading in Ireland.
Education
bachelor or higher
Min. Income
49,523 EUR/yr
Completed Employment Permit application form via EPOS.
Evidence of employment relationship (contract, pay slips).
Passport copy and identification documents.
Detailed job description and confirmation of skills alignment.
Evidence of the corporate link between the overseas and Irish entities.
Proof of salary and remuneration details.
Two passport-sized photographs of the applicant.
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