ICT Intra-Corporate Transfer Permit
Austria
Last updated: December 19, 2025
3 years (renewable)
$211-$293
4-8 weeks
Medium
About this Visa
This visa lets employees of global companies move to Austria temporarily for work. Your company must have offices in both your home country and Austria. You need to be a manager, specialist, or recent graduate in a training program. This visa is faster than regular work permits because your employer does not have to prove they cannot find local workers. You can bring your spouse and children with you.
Key Benefits
- Work in Austria for your employer with full legal protection
- Bring spouse (age 21+) and children under 18
- Family can work in Austria
- Healthcare coverage through Austrian social security
- Travel freely in Europe (Schengen countries)
- Path to permanent residence after 5 years
- Path to citizenship after 10 years (or 6 years with advanced German)
- No need to prove Austria has no local workers
Eligibility & Requirements
Eligibility Criteria
- Be assigned by a real global company
- Be a manager (run a department), specialist (have special skills/knowledge), or graduate trainee (recent university graduate)
- Have worked for same company continuously for 9 months (manager/specialist) or 6 months (trainee)
- Earn minimum salary for your category
- Have valid passport/travel document
- Have health insurance covering all risks
- Have contract saying you will return to home country office after assignment
- Have no serious criminal record
Financial Requirement
Minimum salary: Managers €5,460/month (~$6,388 USD), Specialists €4,511/month (~$5,277 USD), Trainees €2,611/month (~$3,055 USD). Company must show real business operations.
Documents
- Valid passportTravel document
- Birth certificateOriginal or certified copy
- Recent photo45×35mm, less than 6 months old
- Health insurance proofCoverage including all risks
- Bank statements or payslipsProof of financial means
- Job contractEmployment agreement with employer
- Transfer letterCompany explanation of the assignment
- Employment historyProof of 6-9 months prior employment
- Company registration documentProof company is real and operating
- University degreeRequired for trainees only
- Training agreementRequired for trainees only
- Professional qualificationRequired for specialists: degree or certificates
- Management proofRequired for managers: proof of position
Disclaimer: The information on this page is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal or immigration advice. Visa requirements, fees, and processes change frequently. Please verify all information with official government sources and consult a qualified immigration attorney before making decisions.