Jobbatical simplifies the transfer process, ensuring compliance with German and EU-wide regulations for smooth employee mobility.
Based on current EU and German regulations, ICT permits are available for third-country nationals being assigned within a company group to Germany for up to 3 years (1 year for trainees).
Begin the ICT application at least 3–4 months before the intended transfer date, due to documentation, embassy appointments, and coordination between host and home entities.
Jobbatical coordinates all steps with your HR team, ensuring that transfers stay compliant, quick, and stress-free—for both employee and employer.
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The ICT Card Germany is a temporary residence permit for non-EU managers, specialists, or trainees transferred within the same company or group to a German branch. Managers direct operations or departments, specialists possess rare expertise critical to the company, and trainees are graduates in supervised training programs. You must have worked for the company outside the EU for at least six months before the transfer, and the assignment must exceed 90 days.
At least 3 months before the intended transfer, to accommodate document prep, embassy appointments, and local approval.
Jobbatical handles end-to-end coordination—document collection, application filing, embassy scheduling, and tracking until the permit is issued.
Yes! Our platform offers document uploads, case tracking, deadline reminders, and expert chat—ensuring transparency and speed.
Jobbatical supports dependent permits too. We align their application timelines and manage everything from start to finish.