Ireland – Intra-corporate transferee (ICT)

You work for a company established outside the European Union (EU) and you are going to be transferred to a branch in Ireland? You can find information below on the conditions, procedures, rights and mobility you can enjoy during your stay.
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Where and how to apply

Intra-Company Transfer Employment Permit

Senior managers, key personnel or trainees from an overseas branch of a multinational corporation may be issued with an intra-company transfer permit to work in the Irish branch of the corporationSearch for available translations of the preceding link.

Applications can be submitted via the Employment Permits Online System (EPOS) of the Department of Business, Enterprise and Innovation at least 12 weeks before the proposed job commences.

Intra Company Transfer Employment Permits are strictly limited to the following eligible positions:

  • senior management earning a minimum annual remuneration of €40,000;
  • key personnel earning a minimum annual remuneration of €40,000; or
  • personnel undergoing a training programme earning a minimum annual remuneration of €30,000

You must have been working for a minimum of six months with the overseas company prior to the transfer, or, in the case of personnel undertaking training, for one month or more.

Current holders on an Intra-Company Transfer (ICT) Employment Permit can apply for a Critical Skills Employment PermitSearch for available translations of the preceding link or General Employment Permit Employment Permit from within the State subject to normal criteria.

Visa

If a permit is issued, you must obtain a D-visa unless you are visa-exemptSearch for available translations of the preceding link.

You must apply online.

Documents requiredYou must show:

Applications for Intra-Company Transfer Employment Permits must be made by the Irish company involved in the intra-company transfer (referred to as the ‘connected person’) and should be accompanied by the appropriate fee and the following supporting documents:

  • Evidence of basic salary that is paid at the time of the making of the application by the foreign employer to the foreign national,

The connected person must be registered with the Office of the Revenue CommissionersSearch for available translations of the preceding link and with either the Companies Registration Office, the Registrar of Friendly Societies or the Registrar of Business Names and must operate his/her trading in Ireland.

Duration of validity of hosting agreementThe duration of your intra company transfer permit may be for a defined period depending on the reason for transfer. It can be initially granted for a maximum period of 24 months and may be extended upon application to a maximum stay of five years.
Further requirements

Following admission to Ireland, you must register with your local immigration officer and obtain a certificate of registration.

If you live in Dublin City or county, you must register at Burgh Quay Immigration Registration Office. This office is managed by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS).

If you live outside Dublin City or county, you must register at your local immigration registration officeSearch for available translations of the preceding link. These offices are managed by the Garda National Immigration BureauSearch for available translations of the preceding link (police) and located at Garda stations nationwide.

Further information

More on intra-corporate transfersSearch for available translations of the preceding link

More on visasSearch for available translations of the preceding link

More on registration

 

Change of status

Current holders of Intra Company Transfer Employment Permits and Contract Service Provider Employment Permits can now apply for other types of Employment Permit subject to the normal criteria.

Ireland does not participate in the Directive on Intra-corporate transferees. It therefore does not grant special mobility rights to intra-corporate transferees.