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Intra-Corporate Transfer Directive

Work Dependents Allowed

At a Glance

Processing Time

1–3 months

Estimated Cost

EUR €423

Stay Duration

3 years

Renewable

Renewal

Renewable

Family

Dependents allowed

PR Pathway

None

Sponsor

Job offer required

Work

Remote not required

Official Information

Living in Netherlands

Cost of Living

5% more than United States

Avg Salary€42,000

Quality of Life

206/200

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Overview

Transfer within a multinational company to an EU establishment. Managers, specialists, or trainee employees.

The Netherlands ICT permit (Directive 2014/66/EU) is a combined residence and work permit for non-EU/EEA nationals transferred to a Dutch branch or subsidiary of their existing employer. It covers managers, specialists, and trainees who must have worked for the multinational for at least 3 months before transfer.

Valid up to 3 years for managers and specialists, 1 year for trainees; renewable but with no PR pathway. Salary must meet the Dutch highly skilled migrant threshold (EUR 71,304/year gross for ages 30+). Family members may join and work without restriction. Application fee is EUR 423.

This visa is ideal for employees of multinationals being temporarily relocated to a Netherlands office who need employer-sponsored work and residence authorisation.

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Stay & Extensions

Initial grant

3 years

Conversion Paths

Visas you can typically switch to from this status.

Netherlands

Highly Skilled Migrant Permit

Validity5 years

Processing1 day – 3 months

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Netherlands

EU Blue Card

Validity5 years

Processing1–3 months

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Requirements

PUBLISHED REQUIREMENTS

Non-EU/EEA/Swiss nationality

Main residence outside the EU at the time of application

Employed by a company outside the EU for at least 3 months prior to transfer

Transferred to a branch or subsidiary of the same company in the Netherlands

Role must be as a manager, specialist, or trainee

Must possess necessary qualifications for the role

Salary must be in line with market standards and meet the highly skilled migrant threshold

Not previously resided in the Netherlands under an ICT permit in the 6 months prior to application

KEY CRITERIA

Education

bachelor or higher

Min. Income

71,304 EUR/yr

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

Valid passport

Intra-corporate transfer agreement/letter from the employer

Proof of employment with the foreign entity (e.g., contract, payslips)

Evidence of qualifications (degree or professional experience)

Antecedents certificate

Biometric data (fingerprints and photo)

Advantages & Considerations

Key Benefits

No English test for some
Transfer within company

Worth Knowing

Does not lead to settlement
12+ months with employer

Application Process

Employer initiates transfer

Company decides to transfer employee to Netherlands branch

Employer applies for ICT permit

Submit permit application to IND

Obtain authorization

Receive combined work and residence permission

Apply for MVV if needed

Obtain entry visa if required for nationality

Enter Netherlands

Travel to branch location

Register and collect permit

Complete registration with immigration authorities

Application Forms

Varies by member state	—
7564	—
7564 Application for the purpose of stay 'Intra Corporate Transfer' (2026 edition)	—
7564	Fill online
7561	—
7561 Application for the purpose of stay 'Intra Corporate Transfer'	—
7561	Fill online
7560	—
7560 Application for the purpose of stay 'Intra Corporate Transfer'	—
7560	Fill online