Ireland•EuropeIntra-Company Transfer Employment Permit
At a Glance
1–3 months
EUR €1,300
Up to 5 years
Renewable
Renewal
Renewable
Family
Dependents allowed
PR Pathway
None
Sponsor
Job offer required
Work
Remote work OK
Overview
Ireland's ICT Employment Permit lets multinationals move senior staff, key personnel or trainees to a connected Irish branch for up to five years.
The Intra-Company Transfer (ICT) Employment Permit lets multinationals move senior management, key personnel or trainees from a foreign branch to a connected Irish entity. Applicants need at least six months prior employment (one month for trainees) and must meet minimum remuneration of EUR 49,523 for senior/key personnel or EUR 36,605 for trainees on a defined programme.
Applications go through the Employment Permits Online portal at least 12 weeks before start. The fee is EUR 1,000 for permits up to 24 months (EUR 500 for six months or less), with renewals up to EUR 1,500 for 36 months, plus a EUR 300 IRP registration fee on arrival. DETE was processing new ICT applications received on 22 April 2026 as of late May 2026, around a one-month turnaround.
This visa is ideal for senior managers, key personnel, and trainees moving from a foreign parent or affiliate to an Irish branch of the same group on a multi-year assignment.
Cost Breakdown
Stay & Extensions
| Extension increments | 5 years |
Requirements
PUBLISHED REQUIREMENTS
Transfer from a foreign branch to a connected Irish branch of the same multinational
Senior Management or Key Personnel: minimum annual remuneration EUR 49,523 and at least 6 months prior employment with the foreign employer
Trainees: minimum annual remuneration EUR 36,605 and at least 1 month prior employment, on a defined training programme (max 12 months)
Qualifying occupation must not be on the non-qualifying Occupations List
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
Evidence of the corporate link between the foreign and Irish entities
Signed contract of employment or assignment letter covering the transfer
Evidence of remuneration meeting the relevant threshold
Evidence of prior employment with the foreign employer (6 months for senior/key personnel, 1 month for trainees)
Training programme details (trainees only)
Passport copy valid for the duration of the permit
Advantages & Considerations
Key Benefits
- Enables multinationals to move senior staff and trainees into a connected Irish branch quickly
- Permits up to 24 months on first issue and renewals up to 36 months, supporting longer assignments
- Current DETE turnaround of roughly one month for new ICT applications
- Qualifying spouses and partners receive Stamp 1G and can work in Ireland without a separate permit
- Exempt from the Labour Market Needs Test and the 50:50 EEA workforce rule
Worth Knowing
- Permit is tied to the connected Irish employer and the original assignment
- Five-year total cap on ICT stays unless the holder switches to another permit type
- Minimum remuneration of EUR 49,523 (senior/key personnel) or EUR 36,605 (trainees) must be met
- Applications must be submitted at least 12 weeks before the proposed start date
- Remuneration below the EUR 49,523 or EUR 36,605 threshold for the relevant category
- Less than the required prior employment with the foreign employer (6 months / 1 month)
- No demonstrable corporate link between the foreign and Irish entities or role on the non-qualifying Occupations List
Application Process
Verify the foreign employer is connected to the Irish entity
Register on the Employment Permits Online portal and submit the application at least 12 weeks before the proposed start date
Pay the permit fee online
Await Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment (DETE) decision
If from a visa-required country, apply for a Long Stay (D) employment visa
Travel to Ireland and register with Immigration Service Delivery for an Irish Residence Permit (IRP, Stamp 1)
Application Forms
| Employment Permits Online System | Fill online |
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