Netherlands ICT Visa & Permit (Intra-Corporate Transfer) - Employer-Managed by Jobbatical

The Netherlands ICT visa—officially the intra-corporate transferee residence permit under EU Directive 2014/66/EU—is designed for non-EU managers, specialists, and trainees transferred by their employer from a group company outside the EU to a Dutch entity. Often referred to as an intra-company transfer visa, this single work-and-residence permit is issued by the IND for the length of the company assignment. Jobbatical manages the full ICT permit and visa application end-to-end for employers.

The minimum salary requirement for a Netherlands ICT visa in 2026 is EUR5,942 gross per month for managers and specialists aged 30 and over, and EUR4,357 gross per month for those under 30 (excluding the 8% holiday allowance). Trainee employees must also meet the under-30 threshold. These thresholds align with the Dutch Highly Skilled Migrant levels; verify current figures with the IND before submitting your ICT permit application.

The intra-company transfer visa (ICT permit) is issued for the duration of the transfer, up to a maximum of three years for managers and specialists and one year for trainees. The ICT route is non-renewable beyond these limits. However, employees on an ICT permit can switch during its validity to another status, such as the Highly Skilled Migrant route or EU Blue Card, to remain in the Netherlands long-term. Jobbatical tracks these deadlines automatically for your HR team.

If your Dutch entity is a recognised sponsor with the IND, Netherlands ICT visa applications qualify for a fast-track procedure with decisions typically rendered within two weeks. If the employer is not a recognised sponsor, the IND refers the intra-corporate transfer case to the UWV for labour-market review, stretching the statutory decision period up to 90 days. Jobbatical assists companies in obtaining recognized-sponsor status to accelerate ICT visa processing.

Yes. Holders of the Netherlands ICT visa or residence permit can work on short-term assignments in other EU Member States within the same corporate group for up to 90 days in any 180-day period without requiring a separate work permit, thanks to EU intra-corporate mobility rules. Longer assignments elsewhere in the EU require a long-term mobility notification. Jobbatical guides HR teams on managing multi-country transfers compliantly.

To initiate a Netherlands ICT visa application, your company provides the assignment agreement/letter, proof that the sending and receiving entities belong to the same corporate group, and evidence that the employee met the prior employment criteria. Jobbatical manages the rest—from eligibility screening and legal document preparation to IND filing and compliance tracking—keeping HR admin to a minimum.