Spain Intra-Company Transfer (ICT) Visa
Embassy required
- Maximum stay
- 730 days
- Processing time
- 20 business days via UGE-CE fast track
- Fee
- EUR 80
- Validity
- Duration of transfer (up to 3 years for managers/specialists, 1 year for trainees)
- Entry
- Multiple entry
For employees being transferred from a non-EU branch to a Spanish branch of the same company. Three categories: Executives/Managers, Specialists, and Trainees. Must have been employed by the company for at least 3 months prior to transfer. Minimum annual salary of approximately EUR 40,077. Processed through UGE-CE fast track.
Eligibility
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Nationality
All non-EU/EEA citizens employed by a multinational company with operations in Spain
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Employment
Must have been employed by the company for at least 3 months. Must hold a higher education qualification or have at least 3 years of relevant professional experience. Must be a manager, specialist, or trainee.
Required status: Employed 3+ months at transferring company
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Financial
Transfer salary must meet the minimum threshold of approximately EUR 40,077 gross annual
Minimum funds: EUR 40,077 annual salary
Documents you need
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Passport
Blank pages required: 1; Validity months: 12
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Photo
Count: 1; Specifications: Recent passport-size color photograph
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Employment letter
Provide a signed employer letter confirming your role, leave dates, salary and return to work.
Must include leave approval: No; Must include position: Yes; Must include salary: Yes
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Police clearance
Countries required: Countries of residence during past 5 years; Validity months: 6
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Medical certificate
Provide medical evidence from a recognised doctor or clinic when the route asks for health confirmation.
Required tests: General health assessment confirming no diseases with public health repercussions; Validity months: 3
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Application form
Use the official application form for this route and complete all required fields.
Form name: National visa application form and UGE-CE ICT application
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Visa fee payment
Accepted methods: Cash, card, bank transfer; Amount: EUR 80 consular fee + EUR 73.26 UGE-CE fee
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Curriculum vitae
Provide a current CV showing education, work history and relevant qualifications.
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Work contract
Provide a signed job offer, contract or assignment letter showing the role, dates and employer.
Must be notarized: No; Must be translated: No
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Private health insurance
Coverage territory: Spain; Minimum coverage: Full coverage until registered under Spanish Social Security
How to apply
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Document gathering
Host company in Spain prepares transfer documentation. Employee obtains criminal record certificates, medical certificate, and personal documents.
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Online application
Host company submits online application to UGE-CE for ICT residence authorization.
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Processing wait
UGE-CE processes the ICT authorization. Fast-track within 20 business days.
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Appointment booking
After UGE-CE approval, book appointment at Spanish consulate.
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Document submission
Submit visa application and all documents at Spanish consulate.
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Fee payment
Pay consular visa fee.
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Visa collection
Collect passport with visa within 10 days. Register with Social Security and obtain TIE within 30 days of arrival.