Non-EU nationals employed as managers (operational directors), specialists (with unique expertise), or trainees (for development) by a multinational outside the EU. Must have 3-12 months prior employment (managers/specialists) or 3-6 months (trainees).

At least 1 year or transfer duration (shorter one); max 3 years (managers/specialists), 1 year (trainees). Entry visa: 4 months if needed.

Work/reside in Portugal; equal pay/conditions/social security. Schengen travel; EU mobility (short: 90/180 days; long: with notification). Education/goods access.

Visa: 30-60 days. Residence permit: Up to 90 working days at AIMA, often faster in 2025 with digital tools.

The ICT Permit is a residence and work authorization for non-EU/EEA/Swiss nationals transferred from a non-EU company branch to a Portuguese subsidiary or branch. It follows EU Directive 2014/66/EU (with 2025 recasts) and covers managers, specialists, or trainees for temporary assignments.

ICT is for transfers (no market test, EU mobility) vs. D1 (standard work, job offer), EU Blue Card (highly skilled new hires), or Tech Visa (tech-specific, certified firms).

Passport, application form, photos, employment contract (detailing transfer), prior employment proof (payslips), qualifications, criminal record, health insurance, accommodation proof, sufficient funds (€75 entry + €40/day), and group affiliation evidence. Translations/legalizations for non-Portuguese docs.

The host must be a branch/subsidiary of the same group, comply with Portuguese labor laws (pay, conditions), and prove group affiliation. No labor market test required.

Yes, for equal periods if conditions met, up to max limits. Apply 30 days before expiry at AIMA.

Yes: Short-term (90/180 days per country) without formalities; long-term requires notification/application in other states.

Visa: €90-€110. Permit analysis: €98-€130. Issuance: €84-€301 (varies by prior visa/online). 25% online discount in 2025; renewals similar.

Yes, covering medical/repatriation (min €30,000 initially); SNS access via employment.

Non-visa-exempt: Apply for visa at Portuguese consulate/VFS home country. Enter Portugal, then apply for residence permit at AIMA. Visa-exempt: Apply directly at AIMA. Submit biometrics; register locally for >3 months stays.

Yes, spouses/dependent children via reunification. They get education/work rights; apply jointly on AIMA platform.

AIMA handles apps with new online platforms for families/docs. 25% fee reductions for digital; no major legislative shifts beyond EU recasts and digitalization.