Belgium · Skilled Worker Visa

Intra-Corporate Transferee (ICT, Art. 61/34)

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✓ Verified against the official government source · Last verified 2026-06-24 · Our methodology
5.5/10 diff
Challenging

Intra-corporate transfer permit for managers, specialists, and trainee employees transferred from a non-EU group entity …

Min income
Processing
180+ days
Path to PR
No
Job offer
Required
Direct answer

Intra-corporate transfer permit for managers, specialists, and trainee employees transferred from a non-EU group entity to a Belgian establishment of the same multinational group. Transposes Directive 2014/66/EU. Validity up to 3 years for managers/specialists, 1 year for trainees. Includes intra-EU short-term + long-term mobility provisions.

At a Glance

Visa Duration
12 months
Processing Time
180+ days
Min Income
Path to PR
No
Difficulty
5/10 — Challenging

Eligibility Requirements

RequirementDetails
Age Range18–65
Job Offer RequiredYes
Sponsorship RequiredYes
Health Insurance RequiredNo

Family & Rights

RightDetails
Path to Permanent ResidencyNo

Related Pathways

Cost of Living

Brussels
Single (monthly)€1,600
Family (monthly)€3,300
Rent 1BR (center)€900
Groceries€400
Transport pass€96
Antwerp
Single (monthly)€1,400
Family (monthly)€2,900
Rent 1BR (center)€800
Groceries€350
Transport pass€84
Ghent
Single (monthly)€1,300
Family (monthly)€2,700
Rent 1BR (center)€750
Groceries€325
Transport pass€78

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Intra-Corporate Transferee (ICT, Art. 61/34)?

Intra-corporate transfer permit for managers, specialists, and trainee employees transferred from a non-EU group entity to a Belgian establishment of the same multinational group. Transposes Directive 2014/66/EU. Validity up to 3 years for managers/specialists, 1 year for trainees. Includes intra-EU short-term + long-term mobility provisions.

Can the Intra-Corporate Transferee (ICT, Art. 61/34) lead to permanent residency?

No — this is a temporary pathway and does not itself lead to permanent residence. Holders often switch to a different route to pursue settlement.

Are there alternative pathways to Belgium?

Yes. Belgium offers 10 other immigration pathways. Compare all options on our Belgium country page.

What is the cost of living in Belgium?

Monthly costs for a single person in city center: Brussels: €1,600/mo; Antwerp: €1,400/mo; Ghent: €1,300/mo. These include rent, groceries, transport, and utilities.

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