Intra-company transfer visa

A residence-and-work permit for temporarily transferring an employee of an international company to its branch in Spain (ICT).

Who is it for?

For managers, specialists or trainees who have worked within the group for at least 3 months before the transfer.

Key documents

  • National visa application form and photo
  • Valid passport
  • Original and copy of the UGE-CE residence authorisation
  • Proof of at least 3 months of employment within the group
  • The company's transfer letter
  • Health insurance
  • Criminal-record certificate
  • Legalisation/apostille and translation of documents

This is a general list. Check the exact requirements with the consulate or BLS centre.

FeeThe national visa fee depends on your nationality and no single official amount is published; check the exact amount with the consulate or BLS centre.
Processing timeAuthorisation about 20 working days (positive administrative silence)
Legal basisEntrepreneurs Law (Law 14/2013)
Official application formDownload the official form (PDF)The form is downloaded from the official website of the Spanish Ministry of Foreign Affairs and is for consular applications; applications from within Spain use the UGE form.
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