🇳🇱 Netherlands · Employer-sponsored work
Intra Corporate Transferee (ICT) — requirements, costs & how to apply
Who is eligible
| Minimum monthly income | €4,357 |
| Minimum annual salary | EUR 45,000 |
| Proof of savings | €10,000 |
| Minimum investment | €5,000 |
| Job offer | Required |
| Employer sponsor | Required |
| Work experience | 3+ years |
| Age range | 18–65 |
Costs
| Application / consular fee | €423 |
Duration & renewal
Initial stay: 36 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-netherlands_en.
- Typical processing: ~60 days.
Frequently asked
How much income do I need?
You must show €4,357.
Sources & verification
Every figure on this page is taken from an official government source and dated. Nothing is inferred.
“Conditions to migrate to the Netherlands within the framework of intra-corporate transferees. (EU Immigration Portal ICT page describes conditions/procedure but states no salary figure)”
“Your employer applies for a Single Permit. This is a permit that entitles the third-country national to stay and work in the Netherlands ... Permanent residence: It is not possible to qualify for permanent residence on the basis of a residence permit for intra-corporate transferees.”
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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.