Up to 90 days
- Work at a group company in another EU country
- Up to 90 days in any 180-day period per country
- Often only a notification is needed
Requirements
Does the ICT permit fit your transfer?
You need to meet all four conditions. We check them with you in the free consultation.
Same company group
You move from a company outside the EU to a Dutch company in the same group – and keep your employment contract abroad.
Manager, specialist or trainee
Managers and specialists need the qualifications for the role. Trainees need a master’s degree and a real trainee programme.
3 months in the group
You must have worked for the company group for at least 3 months before the transfer.
A qualifying salary
Managers and specialists follow the highly skilled migrant amounts: €5,942 gross per month, or €4,357 under 30 (2026).
Key facts
TypeSingle permit (work + residence)
WhoManagers, specialists, trainees
EmploymentStays with the company abroad
Maximum stay3 years (trainees: 1 year)
Entry visa (MVV)Depends on nationality
IND decisionUp to 90 days
IND fee 2026€423
Who qualifies
Three types of transferee
Manager
You lead the Dutch branch or a department, supervise staff and take key decisions. Up to 3 years.
Specialist
You bring knowledge that is essential to the group’s work, methods or management. Up to 3 years.
Trainee
You hold a master’s degree and follow a trainee programme for career development. Up to 1 year.
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ICT or Highly Skilled Migrant?
The question is simple: who employs you?
| Intra-Corporate Transfer | Highly Skilled Migrant | |
|---|---|---|
| Employment contract | With the company abroad | With the Dutch employer |
| Dutch company | Part of your employer’s group | Must be an IND recognised sponsor |
| Maximum duration | 3 years (trainees 1 year), not renewable | Up to 5 years, renewable |
| Degree | Qualifications for the role (trainees: master’s) | Not required |
| Prior employment | At least 3 months in the group | Not required |
| Work in other EU countries | Possible within the group | Not included |
| Partner may work | Yes | Yes |
Hired directly by the Dutch company? Then the highly skilled migrant permit is usually the route. See hsmvisa.nl
EU mobility
Working across the EU group
More than 90 days
- A separate permit in the other EU country
- Applied for by the group company there
- The 3-year maximum includes this time
Process
From assignment letter to residence card
1
Free intake check
We review your role, the group structure and your employment history.
2
Documents
Assignment letter, proof of the group link, diplomas and your contract abroad.
3
Application
The Dutch company applies for the single permit – with the MVV if your nationality needs one.
4
Decision
The IND decides within 90 days and may ask UWV for advice.
5
Arrival
Collect your residence card, register at the municipality and start your assignment.
Family
Your family can come with you
Partner and children
Your partner and minor children can apply for residence for the same period as you.
Partner may work
Your partner has free access to the Dutch labour market – no work permit needed.
Filed together
Family applications can be filed together with yours, so everyone can travel at the same time.
IND fees 2026
€254 for a partner and €85 per child.
After the transfer
What happens when the ICT ends?
No extension
- The ICT permit cannot be extended
- A new ICT is possible only after a 6-month break
- Plan the next step well before the end date
Switch to another route
- Highly skilled migrant – with a Dutch contract
- EU Blue Card – any bona fide employer
- We plan the switch so there is no gap
Costs
What it costs
Fees 2026
First consultation (30 min)Free
Our service feeFixed quote after the intake
IND fee – ICT permit (2026)€423
IND fee – partner€254
IND fee – child under 18€85
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Is the ICT permit a visa?
It is a combined work and residence permit. Most nationalities first receive an MVV entry visa and then collect the residence card in the Netherlands. Some nationalities do not need an MVV.
Can I extend the ICT permit?
No. It ends after 3 years, or 1 year for trainees. Many transferees switch to the highly skilled migrant permit or the EU Blue Card before it ends.
Does the Dutch company need to be a recognised sponsor?
It is not required, but recognition makes the procedure faster and lighter.
Can my family come with me?
Yes. Your partner and minor children can apply for residence, and your partner may work without a work permit.
Can I work in other EU countries?
Yes, within the company group. Short assignments of up to 90 days often need only a notification; longer ones need a permit in that country.
ICT or Highly Skilled Migrant?
If you stay employed by the company abroad, the ICT is usually the route. If the Dutch company hires you directly, it is the highly skilled migrant permit.
Other routes
Other routes to the Netherlands
Work
Highly Skilled Migrant
The fastest work route, for professionals hired by an IND recognised sponsor.
hsmvisa.nl Open website WorkEU Blue Card
For highly qualified professionals – any employer, with mobility across the EU.
bluecardvisa.nl Open website BusinessStart-up visa
One year to build an innovative company, guided by a recognised facilitator.
startup-visa.nl Open website FamilyFamily reunification
Bring your children or other family members to live with you.
family-visa.nl Open websiteFigures valid for 2026, based on ind.nl. Amounts change every 1 January – always check the latest amounts with us or on ind.nl.