A transfer within the group
You should already be employed abroad and assigned to a related German entity for a defined role and period.
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Intra-corporate transfer visa support
For international transfers within a corporate group. We review employment abroad, the German host, group links, assignment duration, duties and pay. This route should be distinguished from a regular change of employer.
Who it suits
A defined German host
The receiving company or institution, role and workplace must be clear.
Clear assignment dates and duties
Assignment dates, duties, pay and return arrangements should form a complete explanation.
Distinct from a regular job change
If you will be directly employed by a German employer, assess a work visa or Blue Card instead.
What an ICT application must explain
Employment abroad
Explain the employment basis, position and career history with the overseas company.
Group relationship
The group or affiliate relationship between the foreign employer and German host must be evidenced.
German hosting arrangements
The host, duties, workplace and assignment duration must be clear.
Pay and contractual arrangements
Salary, benefits, contracts and assignment documents must reflect the actual arrangements.
Next steps
Completion, extension or a change to other employment residence needs a fresh assessment using the documents then available.
How Deqiao can help
Assess ICT suitability
Determine whether the arrangements meet an intra-corporate transfer structure and the appropriate visa category.
Review group evidence
Organise documents for the foreign employer, German host and group links.
Review assignment documents
Check the assignment contract, duties, dates, pay and workplace for consistency.
Employer checklist
List documents and explanations needed from the overseas employer and German host.
Post-arrival reminders
Highlight registration, residence card, assignment deadlines and review of future options.
Service contract and invoice
We provide a service contract and invoice so you can confirm the scope, retain payment records and keep documentation.
FAQ
How does ICT differ from a work visa?
ICT centres on an international transfer within a group and employment abroad. A regular work visa usually concerns local employment with a German employer.
What must the German host prepare?
Usually host details, duties, transfer arrangements and supporting documents, as required for the application.
Can the assignment be extended?
This depends on the residence type, transfer arrangements, authority requirements and company documents.
Can I move directly into German employment?
A move from transfer to local employment usually requires a new assessment of a work visa, Blue Card or another employment residence route.
What if the group evidence is unclear?
Clarify the corporate structure, affiliate evidence and assignment documents before assessing ICT suitability.
First confirm the ICT structure
Send us overseas employment, German host and transfer details. We assess whether ICT fits.