Intra-Corporate Transferee (ICT)
Belgium
Last updated: December 20, 2025
3 years
$150
4-6 months
Medium
About this Visa
This visa lets companies move employees from outside Europe to Belgium temporarily. It's for managers, specialists, and trainees working for multinational companies. You get a work permit and residence card combined in one. This visa is special because you don't need a job interview or labor test. Your company sponsors you. You can bring your family and they can work too.
Key Benefits
- Work for your company with no restrictions
- Bring your spouse and children - they can work without needing separate approval
- Family gets Belgian health insurance
- Travel freely across Europe (Schengen area)
- Children can attend Belgian schools
- Can buy or rent a home
- After 5 years of legal residence, you can apply for permanent residency
- After 10 years (or 5 if married to a Belgian), you can apply for citizenship
Eligibility & Requirements
Eligibility Criteria
- Must be 18 or older
- Must have worked for your company 3-6 months before transfer (depending on region)
- Need a bachelor's degree for manager/specialist jobs (some IT exceptions in certain regions)
- Must earn the minimum salary for your position
- Cannot have a serious criminal record
- Must have a job offer from a Belgian company in the same corporate group
- Must have worked the same position or higher in your home country
Financial Requirement
You must earn a minimum salary depending on your job: Manager €5,460/month, Specialist €4,511/month, Trainee €2,611/month. These amounts are for Brussels and change yearly. Other regions have different amounts.
Documents
- Valid passportRequired for all applicants
- Employment contractShowing job title and salary
- Education diplomaBachelor's degree minimum
- Pay stubsLast 3 months of pay stubs
- Corporate documentsProving company is part of larger group
- Employment historyProof you worked for your original company for 3-6 months
- Health insurance paperworkProof of health coverage
- Medical certificateShowing no infectious diseases
- Criminal record certificateFrom your country of origin
- FBI criminal recordIf you're American, dated within 6 months
- Application fee receiptProof of payment
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.