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Obtaining an Intra Company Transfer (ICT) Visa in Italy

Our immigration experts support multinationals wishing to temporarily transfer their employees from a foreign entity to an Italian entity of the same group.

OUR SERVICES INCLUDE

We assist Italian companies by offering comprehensive consultancy that includes document collection and verification, submission of the nullaosta application and monitoring of its release.  

We assist foreign workers in applying for the visa at the relevant diplomatic representation in their country of origin. In addition, our consultants will personally accompany the worker during in-person police appointments aimed at obtaining the Italian residence permit.  

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A&P ICT Visa assistance procedure

You can send us a free request to explain your case and get a tailored quotation.  

A&P ICT Visa assistance procedure:

Send us your request: we will offer you a consultation video-call

We will send you the documents check-list and you can upload your documents

We prepare the application and submit it on your behalf through power of attorney

We maintain contacts with the authorities throughout the procedure and provide you with regular updates

Once the visa has been issued, the worker can travel to Italy

After arrival in Italy, we will complete the immigration formalities

Who can apply for the ict visa

During the consultation video-call, our experts will assess whether you meet the requirements to obtain an ICT Visa.  

General requirements

There must be a proved connection between the hosting company and the foreign sending company

The work activity in Italy must comply with the local law provisions

The workers must fit in the categories of executives, highly specialized workers or trainees

The workers must have been hired in the same sector for a minimum period of 6 or 3 consecutive months, before their assignment in Italy

The workers must possess a suitable accommodation in Italy

Timeline and procedure for issuing the blue cars

The timeline for obtaining the ICT Visa is defined by the Italian immigration law and by the standard procedures applied by the relevant authorities.

ICT issuance process

Step 1: DOCUMENT COLLECTION (20-30 days)

Step 2: APPLICATION SUBMISSION (1-2 days)

Step 3: NULLAOSTA RELEASE (45-60 days)

Step 4: VISA RELEASE (15 days)

Step 5: RESIDENCE PERMIT APPLICATION (8 days)

Why choose studio A&P

We adhere to well consolidated processes and internal policies regulating the timing and methods for the service provision aimed at obtaining the ICT Visa.

Provision of service by A&P

We aim to provide a first response within 24 hours

We can support companies with registered offices in all the Italian territory

We offer you the possibility to conveniently upload your documents remotely using the A&P software system

Our immigration experts speak English

Furthermore, we offer a 360° consultancy that takes into consideration all aspects of the intra-company transfer, in compliance with the Italian and foreign jurisdictions.

Frequently asked questions about Obtaining an Intra Company Transfer (ICT) Visa in Italy

We are an Italian company and would like to welcome an intra-company transferee through Article 27(1)(a), but the worker has not been employed by the foreign company for at least six months. Can we still submit the application?

Yes. If the worker has been employed in the same sector for at least six consecutive months.

I am in Italy on an ICT residence permit. Can I renew my residence permit?

Yes. The law provides for the possibility of extending the period of secondment pursuant to Article 27(1)(a) for a maximum of 5 years, while secondment pursuant to Articles 27 quinquies and sexies may last up to 3 years.