ICT Permit
The ICT Permit is Austria’s immigration route for intra-corporate transferees—managers, specialists, and trainee employees from third countries who are transferred to an Austrian entity within the same corporate group for more than 90 days. This permit facilitates talent mobility within multinational corporations operating in Austria.
This permit provides:
- Combined work and residence authorization valid up to 3 years (managers/specialists) or 1 year (trainees)
- Right to live and work in Austria for a specific employer within the corporate group
- Mobile ICT option for transfers within the EU
- Pathway to long-term residence in Austria
Who qualifies
- Manager, specialist, or trainee employee status within the corporate group
- Already employed by the delegating group company for 9 months (6 months for trainees)
- Delegation letter with right to return to group company outside the EU after delegation period
- Job in Austria matching your qualifications
- Minimum remuneration meeting applicable collective bargaining agreement
Employee categories
Managers:
Persons who direct the receiving branch or a department/subdivision and operate mainly under general supervision of the management body or shareholders of the transferring company or group.
Specialists:
Persons possessing specialized knowledge essential to the activities, processes, or management of the host establishment, with a high level of qualification for specific work requiring specific technical knowledge and appropriate professional experience.
Trainees:
Persons holding a university degree who are being promoted in their professional development or undergoing industry-specific, technical, or methodological training.
Mobile ICT
Long-term Mobile ICT (90+ days)
If you already hold an ICT permit from another EU Member State and will work in Austria for more than 90 days in the context of an intra-corporate transfer, you need a Mobile ICT permit for Austria.
Short-term Mobile ICT (up to 90 days)
For stays under 90 days with an ICT permit issued by another EU Member State, the Posted Worker Notification (PWN) regime applies—no separate Austrian ICT permit required.
How we help
Initial Consultation & Eligibility Check
Employer Coordination
Document Preparation
Application Submission
Follow-up & Representation
Post-Arrival Services
For employers
For Austrian group entities seeking to transfer managers, specialists, or trainees from third-country locations, we provide:
- Legal consultation on ICT and Mobile ICT permit requirements
- Preparation of delegation letters and AMS documentation
- Compliance verification with collective bargaining agreements and Austrian labour law
- Coordination of documentation and application process with your transferring employee
- Representation before Austrian authorities until approval
We manage the entire ICT permit process, ensuring your intra-corporate transfers meet Austrian and EU legal requirements while minimizing administrative burden on your HR team.
Advantages
For Employees:
- Combined work and residence permit valid up to 3 years (managers/specialists) or 1 year (trainees)
- Legal residence and employment in Austria within your corporate group
- Fast-track recognition for qualified professionals
- Easier transition between EU Member States through Mobile ICT
- Family reunification rights
- Pathway to long-term residence and eventually Austrian citizenship
For Employers:
- Streamlined process for intra-corporate transfers within multinational groups
- Faster processing through established ICT framework
- Legal assurance that international transfers meet Austrian and EU standards
- Flexibility for EU-wide mobility through Mobile ICT option
- Immigration law compliance managed by specialists
Why Choose Oberhammer Immigration Advocates
Specialized expertise
Corporate immigration experience
Dual representation
Multilingual team
Transparent pricing
High approval rate
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