Intra-Company Transfer Visas allow professionals, entrepreneurs, and families to relocate to a new country through dedicated immigration programmes. In 2026, 49 countries offer at least one intra-company transfer visa pathway in our database, each with different income thresholds, processing timelines, and paths to permanent residency.
This page compares every intra-company transfer visa programme we track, sorted by difficulty score (1 = easiest, 10 = hardest). Use the table below to quickly identify which countries match your budget, timeline, and long-term goals. Click any country name to see its full immigration profile.
Country Comparison Table
| # | Country | Programme | Income Req. | Processing | Difficulty | PR Path | Family |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | North Macedonia | Intra-Company Transfer / Posted Worker | — | 28–42 days | 3/10 | — | Yes |
| 2 | Uruguay | Intra-Company Transfer | — | 21–45 days | 4.0/10 | 2 yr | Yes |
| 3 | South Africa | Intra-Company Transfer Visa | — | 28–84 days | 4/10 | — | Yes |
| 4 | Rwanda | V4 + Class I Intra-Company Transfer | — | 5–40 days | 4/10 | 7 yr | Yes |
| 5 | Croatia | Intra-Company Transfer (ICT) | — | 30–60 days | 4.5/10 | 5 yr | Yes |
| 6 | Poland | Intra-Company Transfer (Type C Permit) | €1,077/mo | 30–90 days | 4.5/10 | 5 yr | Yes |
| 7 | Finland | Intra-Corporate Transfer (ICT) | €1,463/mo | 21–60 days | 4.5/10 | 4 yr | Yes |
| 8 | Belgium | Intra-Company Transfer (ICT) | €5,460/mo | 42–56 days | 4.5/10 | 5 yr | Yes |
| 9 | Lithuania | Intra-Company Transfer (ICT) | — | 30–60 days | 4.5/10 | 5 yr | Yes |
| 10 | Bulgaria | Intra-Company Transfer (ICT) | €620/mo | 30–90 days | 4.5/10 | 5 yr | Yes |
| 11 | Romania | Intra-Company Transfer | €810/mo | 30–30 days | 4.5/10 | 5 yr | Yes |
| 12 | Morocco | Intra-company Transfer | — | 14–28 days | 4.5/10 | — | Yes |
| 13 | Paraguay | Intra-Company Transfer | €348/mo | 30–60 days | 4.5/10 | 1 yr | Yes |
| 14 | Chile | Intra-Company Transfer | — | 180–240 days | 4.7/10 | 2 yr | Yes |
| 15 | Sri Lanka | BOI Project Employment | — | 45–90 days | 4.7/10 | — | Yes |
| 16 | Tunisia | Intra-Company Transfer Visa | €134/mo | 28–84 days | 4.7/10 | 4 yr | Yes |
| 17 | Canada | International Mobility Program (IMP) | — | 40–70 days | 5/10 | No PR path | Yes |
| 18 | France | Intra-Company Transfer (ICT) | €3,298/mo | 40–70 days | 5/10 | 5 yr | Yes |
| 19 | Ireland | Intra-Company Transfer Permit | — | 120–210 days | 5/10 | 5 yr | Yes |
| 20 | Japan | Intra-Company Transfer Visa | — | 60–180 days | 5/10 | 15 yr | Yes |
| 21 | Netherlands | Intra-Company Transfer (ICT) Permit | — | 60–105 days | 5/10 | 5 yr | Yes |
| 22 | Norway | Intra-Company Transfer | €2,333/mo | 30–60 days | 5/10 | No PR path | Yes |
| 23 | South Korea | D-7 Intra-Company Transferee Visa | — | 60–180 days | 5/10 | 5 yr | Yes |
| 24 | Spain | Intra-Company Transfer Visa (ICT) | — | 30–60 days | 5/10 | No PR path | Yes |
| 25 | Sweden | Intra-Company Transfer (ICT) Permit | — | 120–210 days | 5/10 | 5 yr | Yes |
| 26 | United States | L-1 Intracompany Transfer | — | 120–210 days | 5/10 | 5 yr | Yes |
| 27 | Portugal | Intra-Company Transfer Residence Permit (ICT Directive) | €920/mo | 60–120 days | 5/10 | 5 yr | Yes |
| 28 | Germany | ICT Transfer Visa (§19) | €4,225/mo | 30–120 days | 5.0/10 | — | Yes |
| 29 | Austria | ICT Permit (Intra-Company Transfer) | — | 30–60 days | 5.0/10 | 5 yr | Yes |
| 30 | Colombia | M-7 Intra-Company Transfer | — | 28–42 days | 5/10 | 5 yr | Yes |
| 31 | Latvia | Intra-Company Transfer (ICT) | €1,000/mo | 15–45 days | 5.0/10 | 5 yr | Yes |
| 32 | Ukraine | Intra-Company Transfer | — | 15–50 days | 5.0/10 | 5 yr | Yes |
| 33 | Taiwan | Intra-Company Transfer | €1,391/mo | 14–30 days | 5.0/10 | 5 yr | Yes |
| 34 | Greece | Intra-Company Transfer | €1,000/mo | 60–90 days | 5.0/10 | 5 yr | Yes |
| 35 | Hungary | Intra-Corporate Transfer | €1,500/mo | 21–70 days | 5.0/10 | 3 yr | Yes |
| 36 | Luxembourg | Intra-Company Transfer Permit | €5,000/mo | 56–84 days | 5/10 | 5 yr | Yes |
| 37 | Serbia | Intra-Company Transfer | €1,500/mo | 15–30 days | 5/10 | 5 yr | Yes |
| 38 | Kuwait | Commercial Visit Visa (14C) | — | 7–14 days | 5.0/10 | — | No |
| 39 | Albania | Intra-Company Transfer | €310/mo | 28–42 days | 5.0/10 | 5 yr | No |
| 40 | Montenegro | Seconded Employee Work Permit | €24,138/on | 30–60 days | 5.0/10 | 5 yr | Yes |
| 41 | Bosnia and Herzegovina | Intra-Corporate Transfer Permit | — | 7–21 days | 5.0/10 | — | Yes |
| 42 | Kyrgyzstan | Intra-Company Transfer | — | 28–28 days | 5.0/10 | 5 yr | Yes |
| 43 | Kazakhstan | C4 Intra-Company Transfer | €1,938/mo | 14–42 days | 5.2/10 | 5 yr | Yes |
| 44 | Iceland | Collaboration Permit (Specialized Service) | €1,659/mo | 90–90 days | 5.5/10 | — | No |
| 45 | Slovakia | Intra-Company Transfer (ICT) Permit | €465/mo | 30–60 days | 5.5/10 | 5 yr | Yes |
| 46 | United Kingdom | Senior or Specialist Worker Visa (GBM) | €48,164/an | 15–56 days | 5.5/10 | 5 yr | Yes |
| 47 | Czech Republic | Intra-Company Transfer | €2,297/mo | 180–360 days | 6.3/10 | 3 yr | Yes |
| 48 | Uzbekistan | Employment Visa Type E (Transfer) | €2,211,900/mo | 90–90 days | 6.7/10 | 5 yr | Yes |
| 49 | Indonesia | Intra-Company Transfer (C311) | €3,000/mo | 60–90 days | 7/10 | 3 yr | Yes |
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Albania (1 programme)
- Intra-Company Transfer — Intra-Company Transfer for Albania.
Austria (1 programme)
- ICT Permit (Intra-Company Transfer) — Intra-company transfer permit. Salary must match EU Blue Card threshold.
Belgium (1 programme)
- Intra-Company Transfer (ICT) — ICT permit. EUR 5,460/month for Brussels managers. Higher in Flanders/Wallonia. 3 years max.
Bosnia and Herzegovina (1 programme)
- Intra-Corporate Transfer Permit — Intra-Corporate Transfer Permit for Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Bulgaria (1 programme)
- Intra-Company Transfer (ICT) — ICT permit. Must match local salary levels. Up to 3 years.
Canada (1 programme)
- International Mobility Program (IMP) — International Mobility Program (IMP) for Canada. LMIA-exempt work permits under international agreements (CUSMA/NAFTA, CETA, etc.), intra-company transfers, significant benefit, reciprocal employment. No labor market test required. Faster processing than TFWP. Includes categories for professionals, managers, executives transferred within multinational companies.
Chile (1 programme)
- Intra-Company Transfer — ICT via Residencia Temporal. Minimum wage floor (typically higher). 2 years, renewable.
Colombia (1 programme)
- M-7 Intra-Company Transfer — Intra-company transfer for employees of multinational companies. 3-year permit, renewable. Counts toward 5-year PR requirement.
Croatia (1 programme)
- Intra-Company Transfer (ICT) — ICT permit: up to 3 years for managers/specialists, 1 year for trainees. Spouse can work under EU ICT rules.
Czech Republic (1 programme)
- Intra-Company Transfer — Fixed income visa for financially independent individuals with $2500 monthly income or $60,000 bank deposit, leading to permanent residency.
Finland (1 programme)
- Intra-Corporate Transfer (ICT) — ICT permit. Up to 3 years for managers/specialists, 1 year for trainees. Must meet sectoral collective agreement.
France (1 programme)
- Intra-Company Transfer (ICT) — Intra-Company Transfer (ICT) for France. For employees transferred within multinational company groups. Annual gross salary minimum EUR 39,582. Maximum 3 years in France. Family can accompany with work rights.
Germany (1 programme)
- ICT Transfer Visa (§19) — Intra-company transfer for managers, specialists, and trainees. Salary must match comparable German employee.
Greece (1 programme)
- Intra-Company Transfer — Intra-Company Transfer for Greece.
Hungary (1 programme)
- Intra-Corporate Transfer — Intra-Corporate Transfer for Hungary.
Iceland (1 programme)
- Collaboration Permit (Specialized Service) — Collaboration Permit (Specialized Service) for Iceland.
Indonesia (1 programme)
- Intra-Company Transfer (C311) — For employees transferred within a multinational to Indonesian branch. Combines RPTKA, IMTA, and company-sponsored work visa.
Ireland (1 programme)
- Intra-Company Transfer Permit — Intra-Company Transfer Permit for Ireland. Contract for Services Employment Permit facilitates non-EEA employees transferred to work on Irish contract. Must have worked for contractor minimum 6 months.
Japan (1 programme)
- Intra-Company Transfer Visa — Intra-Company Transfer Visa for Japan. Visa for employees transferred by multinational companies
Kazakhstan (1 programme)
- C4 Intra-Company Transfer — C4 Intra-Company Transfer for Kazakhstan.
Kuwait (1 programme)
- Commercial Visit Visa (14C) — Commercial Visit Visa (14C) for Kuwait.
Kyrgyzstan (1 programme)
- Intra-Company Transfer — Intra-Company Transfer for Kyrgyzstan.
Latvia (1 programme)
- Intra-Company Transfer (ICT) — ICT permit for employees of multinational companies. Up to 3 years. Practice salary EUR 1,200-1,400/month.
Lithuania (1 programme)
- Intra-Company Transfer (ICT) — ICT permit. Average wage level threshold. Up to 3 years.
Luxembourg (1 programme)
- Intra-Company Transfer Permit — Intra-Company Transfer Permit for Luxembourg.
Montenegro (1 programme)
- Seconded Employee Work Permit — Seconded Employee Work Permit for Montenegro.
Morocco (1 programme)
- Intra-company Transfer — Intra-company Transfer for Morocco.
Netherlands (2 programmes)
- Intra-Company Transfer (ICT) Permit — Intra-Company Transfer (ICT) Permit for Netherlands. For employees of multinational companies transferring to Dutch offices. No need to end foreign contract during transfer.
- Intra-Corporate Transfer (ICT) Permit — ICT permit for managers, specialists, and trainees transferred within a multinational company.
North Macedonia (1 programme)
- Intra-Company Transfer / Posted Worker — ICT/posted worker permit. Up to 180 days (12 months for strategic partners). Minimum wage level salary.
Norway (1 programme)
- Intra-Company Transfer — Intra-Company Transfer for Norway. For employees of multinationals temporarily posted to Norway. Max 6 years. Does NOT lead to PR. Cannot switch permit types while in Norway.
Paraguay (1 programme)
- Intra-Company Transfer — Intra-Company Transfer for Paraguay.
Poland (1 programme)
- Intra-Company Transfer (Type C Permit) — Type C ICT permit. Often higher salary for managers. PLN 800 application fee.
Portugal (1 programme)
- Intra-Company Transfer Residence Permit (ICT Directive) — EU ICT Directive implementation for intra-company transfers. For managers, specialists, and trainees moving within the same corporate group. Up to 3 years for managers/specialists, 1 year for trainees. Fee EUR 93. Family allowed with work rights. Processing 60 days.
Romania (1 programme)
- Intra-Company Transfer — Intra-Company Transfer for Romania.
Rwanda (1 programme)
- V4 + Class I Intra-Company Transfer — ICT under V4 + Class I. Same structure as skilled worker. Employer sponsored.
Serbia (1 programme)
- Intra-Company Transfer — Intra-Company Transfer for Serbia.
Slovakia (1 programme)
- Intra-Company Transfer (ICT) Permit — Intra-Company Transfer (ICT) Permit for Slovakia.
South Africa (1 programme)
- Intra-Company Transfer Visa — ICT visa. Max 4 years. Not renewable. Must switch to work visa for PR path.
South Korea (1 programme)
- D-7 Intra-Company Transferee Visa — D-7 Intra-Company Transferee Visa for South Korea. For employees transferred from foreign parent company to Korean branch/subsidiary. Allows F-3 dependent visa for spouse and children. F-1 visa for parents if income exceeds 2x GNI (or equal to GNI for Korean university graduates). Renewable annually.
Spain (1 programme)
- Intra-Company Transfer Visa (ICT) — Intra-Company Transfer Visa (ICT) for Spain. For employees transferring within same company/group from non-EU to Spain. Two types: National (Spain only) and ICT-EU (EU mobility). Initial 1 year.
Sri Lanka (1 programme)
- BOI Project Employment — BOI Project Employment for Sri Lanka.
Sweden (1 programme)
- Intra-Company Transfer (ICT) Permit — Intra-Company Transfer (ICT) Permit for Sweden. For employees of businesses outside EU/EEA transferring to work for the business in Sweden. Counts as highly qualified worker category.
Taiwan (1 programme)
- Intra-Company Transfer — Intra-Company Transfer for Taiwan.
Tunisia (1 programme)
- Intra-Company Transfer Visa — Intra-Company Transfer Visa for Tunisia.
United Kingdom (2 programmes)
- Senior or Specialist Worker Visa (GBM) — Intra-company transfer for senior/specialist roles in multinational companies under Global Business Mobility.
- UK Expansion Worker Visa (GBM) — For overseas businesses establishing UK presence. Part of Global Business Mobility routes.
Ukraine (1 programme)
- Intra-Company Transfer — ICT for multinational employees. Practice salary UAH 20,000+/month. 3-year permit.
Uruguay (1 programme)
- Intra-Company Transfer — ICT residence for transferred employees. Minimum wage floor. 2 years, renewable.
United States (1 programme)
- L-1 Intracompany Transfer — L-1 Intracompany Transfer for United States. L-1A for managers/executives (max 7 years); L-1B for specialized knowledge (max 5 years); no cap; blanket L allows streamlined processing for qualifying companies; L-2 spouses can obtain work authorization; new offices initially approved for 1 year
Uzbekistan (1 programme)
- Employment Visa Type E (Transfer) — Employment Visa Type E (Transfer) for Uzbekistan.
Intra-Company Transfer Visas by Country
Albania: Intra Company Transfer
Belgium: Intra Company Transfer
Bulgaria: Intra Company Transfer
Chile: Intra Company Transfer
Colombia: M7 Intra Company Transfer
Croatia: Intra Company Transfer
Czech Republic: Intra Company Transfer
France: Intra Company Transfer Ict
Germany: Ict Transfer Visa 19
Greece: Intra Company Transfer
Indonesia: Intra Company Transfer C311
Ireland: Intra Company Transfer Permit
Japan: Intra Company Transfer Visa
Kazakhstan: C4 Intra Company Transfer
Kyrgyzstan: Intra Company Transfer
Latvia: Intra Company Transfer
Lithuania: Intra Company Transfer
Luxembourg: Intra Company Transfer Permit
Morocco: Intra Company Transfer
Netherlands: Intra Company Transfer Ict Permit
Netherlands: Ict Transfer Permit
Norway: Intra Company Transfer
Paraguay: Intra Company Transfer
Poland: Intra Company Transfer Type C
Portugal: Portugal Ict Transfer
Romania: Intra Company Transfer
Serbia: Intra Company Transfer
Slovakia: Intra Company Transfer Ict Permit
South Korea: D 7 Intra Company Transferee Visa
Spain: Intra Company Transfer Visa Ict
Sweden: Intra Company Transfer Ict Permit
Taiwan: Intra Company Transfer
Tunisia: Intra Company Transfer Visa
Ukraine: Intra Company Transfer
Uruguay: Intra Company Transfer
Frequently Asked Questions
How many countries offer intra-company transfer visas in 2026?
As of 2026, 49 countries in our database offer at least one intra-company transfer visa pathway. Requirements, processing times, and costs vary significantly between countries.
Which country has the easiest intra-company transfer visa to obtain?
Based on our difficulty scoring, North Macedonia currently offers one of the most accessible intra-company transfer visa pathways, though eligibility still depends on your individual circumstances.
What are the typical requirements for intra-company transfer visas?
Common requirements include proof of income or savings, health insurance, a clean criminal record, and passport validity. Specific thresholds (income, education, experience) vary by country and programme.
Can I bring my family on a intra-company transfer visa?
Many intra-company transfer visa programmes allow family accompaniment (spouse and dependent children). Some also grant work rights to spouses. Check the family column in our comparison table above.
How long does it take to get permanent residency through a intra-company transfer visa?
The path to permanent residency ranges from 2 to 10 years depending on the country. Some intra-company transfer visa programmes offer faster PR tracks than others — see the PR Path column in our table.
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Data sourced from official government immigration portals, verified March 2026. Requirements change frequently — always confirm with the relevant embassy or immigration authority before applying.