🇮🇪 Ireland · Employer-sponsored work
Intra-Company Transfer Employment Permit — requirements, costs & how to apply
Who is eligible
| Minimum monthly income | €4,443 |
| Minimum annual salary | €49,523 (≈ EUR 49,523 · FX 2026-06-22) |
| Proof of savings | €36 |
| Minimum investment | €36,505 |
| Job offer | Required |
| Employer sponsor | Required |
| Work experience | 6+ years |
| Health insurance | Required (valid in-country) |
| Criminal record | Clean record / police clearance |
| Age range | 18–65 |
Costs
| Application / consular fee | €1,000 |
Duration & renewal
Initial stay: 24 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://enterprise.gov.ie/en/what-we-do/workplace-and-skills/employment-permits/permit-types/intra-company-transfer-employment-permit/.
- Typical processing: ~84 days.
Frequently asked
How much income do I need?
You must show €4,443.
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.
“Senior management earning a minimum annual remuneration of €49,523. Key personnel earning a minimum annual remuneration of €49,523; or Personnel undergoing a training programme earning a minimum annual remuneration of € 36,605.”
“The Intra-Company Transfer Employment Permit is designed to facilitate the transfer of senior management, key personnel or trainees who are non-EEA nationals from an overseas branch of a multinational corporation (Foreign Employer) to its Irish branch (Connected Person)... The Department's preference is for all Employment Permit holders to be employed, salaried and paid under an Irish employment contract... Intra-Company Transfer Employment Permi”
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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.