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ICT Card — Intra-Corporate Transfer (S19 AufenthG)

Permit for non-EU executives, specialists, and trainees transferred to a German branch of a multinational company.

Estimated Cost

$250

Processing Time

~1 months

Validity

36 months

Description

The ICT Card implements the EU's Intra-Corporate Transfer Directive in Germany. It enables multinational companies to transfer managers, specialists, and trainee employees from a non-EU office to a German host entity. The transferee must have been employed by the sending company for at least 6 months (managers/specialists) or 3 months (trainees) and must hold relevant qualifications. The permit is valid for up to 3 years for managers/specialists and 1 year for trainees.

Official informationLast updated: 2026-03-01

Timeline

Processing Time
14 days – 2 months

Average: 1 months

Visa Validity
3 years

No Residency Path

No Citizenship Path

Eligibility

Education:Bachelors

Requirements

Cost Breakdown

FeeAmountType
Estimated Total$250