Intra-Company Transfer (ICT) Work Permit
Canada
Last updated: December 21, 2025
1-7 years
$155
2-8 weeks
Medium
About this Visa
The ICT work permit lets companies move managers and specialists from their overseas offices to Canada to work. You need to be an executive, manager, or specialist at a company with offices in multiple countries. You come to work for the Canadian branch for 1-7 years. This visa is different because you don't need a job offer application or labor test. Your company just transfers you internally. It's faster than most Canadian work visas. However, as of October 2024, most countries now need to prove their company operates in at least two countries globally. This visa does NOT lead automatically to permanent residency, but after working 1 year in Canada, you can apply for permanent residency through other programs.
Key Benefits
- Work without needing job approval process
- Bring spouse - they can work for any Canadian employer
- Spouse and children get healthcare after 3 months
- Children can attend public school for free
- After 1 year working in Canada, apply for permanent residency
- Travel in and out of Canada freely with permit
Eligibility & Requirements
Eligibility Criteria
- Must work full-time for the company currently
- Must have worked for company at least 1 year in past 3 years
- Must be an executive, manager, functional manager, or specialist
- Company must have office outside Canada
- Company must have office in Canada
- Company must be real and operating, not just on paper
- Must have no criminal record
- Must be in good health
- If not from FTA country: company must have offices and revenue in at least 2 different countries (Canada does not count)
- If not from FTA country: company must have real physical office in Canada, not just remote work
Financial Requirement
Company needs CAD $100,000-$150,000 in available funds, CAD $300,000+ in annual revenue. Company must have operated for at least 18 months.
Documents
- Company registration papersOfficial incorporation documents
- Tax documents2 years of tax records
- Financial statements2 years of audited or non-audited statements
- Business bank statementsRecent bank statements showing company activity
- Proof of global operationsIf not from FTA country: proof company operates in at least 2 countries
- Valid passportMust be valid for duration of intended stay
- Resume/job historyProof of current and past employment
- Bank statements6 months of personal bank statements
- Pay stubsProving current employment with company
- Job offer letterFrom Canadian company offering employment
- Employment contractFormal contract with Canadian employer
- Current employer letterConfirmation of current employment
- Police clearanceMay be required depending on country of origin
- Medical examMay be required depending on country of origin
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.