🇭🇷 Croatia · Employer-sponsored work
Intra-Corporate Transferee Permit (ICT — Trainee) — requirements, costs & how to apply
Who is eligible
| Job offer | Required |
| Employer sponsor | Required |
| University degree | Required |
| Work experience | 1+ years |
| Health insurance | Required (valid in-country) |
| Criminal record | Clean record / police clearance |
| Age range | 18–65 |
Costs
| Application / consular fee | €74 |
Duration & renewal
Initial stay: 12 months.
Who can apply
Open to all nationalities.
How to apply
- Confirm you meet the eligibility above.
- Gather documents and apply via the official portal: https://home-affairs.ec.europa.eu/policies/migration-and-asylum/eu-immigration-portal/intra-corporate-transferee-ict-croatia_en.
- Typical processing: ~90 days.
Frequently asked
Do I need health insurance?
Yes — valid health insurance in the country is required.
Sources & verification
Every figure on this page is taken from an official government source and dated. Nothing is inferred.
“You can enter, reside and work in the Republic of Croatia as an intra-corporate transferee if you are a manager, specialist or trainee employee. ... before being transferred from a company branch located outside of the EU to a branch in the Republic of Croatia, you must have been employed by that company for a certain time period: ... a trainee 6 months.”
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Informational only, not legal or immigration advice. Requirements change — always confirm on the official government source linked above before applying. Last verified 2026-06-24.