Last updated 16 October 2026, 00:00 (UTC+0)
ICT visa in Netherlands for Canadian citizens
Intra-corporate transferee visa
ICT visa — what you need to know
Issued to national of countries outside the EU, EEA or Switzerland or workers of a company from outside the EU and transferred to a branch of that company in the Netherlands. Only employer can apply for this type of visa.
Intended for managers, specialists and trainee employees transferred to a Dutch entity within the same group of companies
The applicant must have worked for the company outside the EU, EEA and Switzerland for at least 3 months before the transfer
A valid foreign employment contract is required
The salary must be market-conform and meet the highly skilled migrant salary criterion
In 2026, the indicative threshold is €5,942 gross per month for applicants aged 30 or older and €4,357 for applicants under 30
After the transfer ends, the employee must be able to return to an entity outside the EU
The maximum period is 3 years for managers and specialists and 1 year for trainee employees
Application process: transfer decision and foreign employment contract → employer’s application for an MVV and ICT residence permit → entry into the Netherlands → obtaining the residence card
The employer does not have to be a recognised sponsor with the IND
The holder can work for the Dutch entity without a separate TWV work permit
Additional self-employment is permitted
Family members can relocate with the main applicant, and the spouse or partner may work without a TWV
Short-term and long-term mobility between entities in different EU countries is permitted
After reaching the maximum permitted period, the holder may switch to highly skilled migrant status if the applicable requirements are met
Eligible individuals:
- Manager
- Specialist
- Trainee
How does this visa work?
Don’t postpone the application
The visa is processed 3 months. Many people contact us 3–5 days before their trip, so start the process in advance
How can you prove the basis for the visa?
They clarify the purpose of the visit and future activities in the country
What must be prepared?
Basic package — always required, regardless of the application conditions
What additional documents may be required?
Documents required vary depending on individual circumstances, specific visa conditions, the place, and the method of application.
*Foreign official documents must be apostilled and legalized in accordance with the regulations of the country whose consular or diplomatic mission they are being submitted to. Additionally, they must be accompanied by a certified translation into the official language of that country or into English, unless otherwise specified by the mission's requirements.
**Prior to submitting the documents, it is strongly advised to verify the specific procedures and requirements with the relevant mission.
Are you eligible for this visa?
Clear purposes of the visit and documents confirming them, in accordance with the visa conditions.
Sufficient means to support oneself and their dependents for the duration of their stay in the country.
The applicant does not pose a threat to public order, internal security, public health or international relations of one or more member states.
Insurance policy for the entire period of stay, meeting the minimum mandatory or recommended requirements for the country.
Official visa information
English international
Category code
D
Type of visa
Residence visa
Category
Work visas