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Obtain 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.  

Which country the service is available for:

Italy

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 in Italy 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 in Italy.   

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 executiveshighly 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 ICT visa

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.   

Consultancy on the Intra Company Transfer (ICT) visa in Italy

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Arletti & Partners Team

The team at Studio Arletti & Partners is made up of over 50 highly qualified and multilingual professionals, specialized in global mobility and tax consultancy, including worker postings, Italian and international taxation, and immigration procedures both in Italy and abroad.

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F.A.Q. about the service

Yes. If the worker has been employed in the same sector for at least six consecutive months.
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. 
Yes. Foreigners who hold ICT visas issued by other Member States may work in Italy, with some restrictions.

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The Intra Company Transferee visa applies to corporate groups that are temporarily transferring their non-EU nationals, employees of a company of the group, to their Italian company.

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