ICT - Intra-Corporate Transfer (Salarie Detache ICT)
Embassy required
- Maximum stay
- 1095 days
- Processing time
- 2-4 weeks (consular) + 6-8 weeks (prefecture)
- Fee
- EUR 99 (visa) + EUR 260 (residence card)
- Validity
- Up to 3 years (non-renewable)
- Entry
- Multiple entry
For senior managers and high-level experts being seconded (detached) to a French entity within the same corporate group. Crucially, the employee KEEPS their contract with the foreign employer (no French contract). Requires at least 6 months seniority in the group (3 months for graduate trainees). Minimum salary: 1.8x SMIC (EUR 2,738.20 gross/month). Maximum duration 3 years, non-renewable. Different from 'Salarie en Mission' which involves a French contract. Spouse and dependents receive accompanying family status.
Eligibility
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Nationality
Non-EU/EEA/Swiss nationals
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Employment
Must be a senior manager or high-level expert with 6+ months seniority in the corporate group, maintaining employment contract with foreign entity. Salary must be at least 1.8x SMIC.
Required status: ICT secondee
Documents you need
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Passport
Blank pages required: 2; Validity months: 15
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Photo
Count: 3; Specifications: 35x45mm, white background, ICAO compliant
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Proof of funds
Accepted forms: Assignment letter showing compensation; Minimum amount: 1.8x SMIC (EUR 2,738.20 gross/month, 2025)
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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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Application form
Use the official application form for this route and complete all required fields.
Form name: Long-stay visa application form; Form url: https://france-visas.gouv.fr/en/visa-wizard
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Visa fee payment
Accepted methods: Cash, card; Amount: EUR 99 + EUR 260 for ICT permit
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Ict assignment
Corporate relationship: Same corporate group (parent-subsidiary or affiliated companies); Minimum employment years: 0
How to apply
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Document gathering
French host entity applies for work authorization (autorisation de travail). Prepare assignment letter, proof of group relationship, and seniority proof.
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Online application
Start visa application on France-Visas.
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Appointment booking
Book consulate appointment.
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Fee payment
Pay EUR 99 visa fee.
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Document submission
Submit complete application at consulate.
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Processing wait
Consular processing: 2-4 weeks. Prefecture processing for ICT card: 6-8 weeks after arrival.
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Visa collection
Collect visa. Apply for ICT residence permit at prefecture within 2 months of arrival (EUR 260).