Intra-Company Transfer Employment Permit
Who it's for: Senior managers, key staff and trainees moving from an overseas branch of a multinational to its Irish branch.
Information, not immigration advice. This page summarises what the government publishes. Confirm every figure on the official page before you pay or apply.
Last checked 1 Nov 2026
Requirements at a glance
- Main fee: €1,000
- Salary threshold: €49,523
- Can lead to permanent residence: No
- Decision time: Official processing-time tool
Figures and costs
| Item | Amount | In your currency | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main fee | €1,000 | — | enterprise.gov.ieOfficial · 1 Nov 2026 |
| Salary threshold | €49,523 | — | enterprise.gov.ieOfficial · 1 Nov 2026 |
Figures marked check could not be confirmed on a live official page, or come from a secondary source.
What the official pages say
4 points recorded from official pages. Open a point to see the official wording.
Main fee€1,000Official wording
“€1,000 for an Employment Permit from 6 months up to 24 months duration.”
Salary threshold€49,523Official wording
“Senior management earning a minimum annual remuneration of €49,523.”
Can lead to permanent residenceNoOfficial wording
“Holders of Intra-Company Transfer Employment Permits do not accrue rights for long term residency purposes as the Employment Permit is available on the basis that the employment is temporary.”
Decision timeOfficial processing-time tool ↗Official wording
“applicants can keep track of our current processing dates”
We have not yet recorded: Job offer needed; Study place needed; Minimum education; Work experience; Language; Age limit; Money to show; Family can join; Occupation list. That does not mean there is no rule — confirm on the official page. Official page.
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