1. Managers
Senior employees responsible for managing:
- A Romanian Branch
- A Romanian Subsidiary
- A Department
- Important Business Functions
- Other Qualifying Management Activities
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Romania Intra-Corporate Transfer (ICT)
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Romania provides a dedicated immigration pathway for third-country nationals who are temporarily transferred within the same company or corporate group to a Romanian entity.
The Intra-Corporate Transfer (ICT) route is designed for managers, specialists and trainee employees who remain employed within the international corporate group while carrying out a temporary assignment in Romania.
CETO Global Immigration Consulting & Partners assists international companies and employees in assessing ICT eligibility and coordinates the immigration process together with qualified legal and immigration professionals.
Who Can Apply?
The ICT route can apply to three principal categories:
- Managers
- Specialists
- Trainee Employees
ICT Categories
2. Specialists
Employees with advanced professional or company-specific knowledge essential to the Romanian entity. Specialists can include professionals with:
- Technical Expertise
- Specialist Industry Knowledge
- Company-Specific Know-how
- Advanced Professional Qualifications
- Strategic Operational Experience
3. Trainee Employees
Trainee employees are generally individuals transferred for professional development and structured training.
Applicants must satisfy the applicable professional-training requirements and demonstrate relevant experience.
Evidence of recognised studies or a qualifying Romanian university diploma can be relevant.
Specialist Experience Requirement
For specialists, Romania currently requires appropriate professional experience of at least 3 years relevant to the activity, techniques or management of the Romanian beneficiary.
3 Years
Corporate Group Requirement
The Romanian beneficiary must belong to:
as the foreign company from which the employee is transferred. The Romanian authorities require evidence demonstrating the corporate relationship.
- The Same Undertaking
- The Same Group of Undertakings
Prior Employment Requirement
Before the ICT transfer begins, the employee must generally have already worked within the same company or corporate group.
Minimum Prior Employment
Managers & Specialists
6 Continuous Months
Immediately before the ICT visa application.
Trainee Employees
3 Continuous Months
Immediately before the application.
Temporary Transfer
The ICT route is a temporary corporate mobility pathway. The transfer documentation must generally specify:
The foreign employee must be expected to return to the original company or another company in the same group outside the EU after completion of the transfer.
- Duration of the Assignment
- Position in Romania
- Romanian Host Entity
- Salary
- Employment Conditions
- Other EU Member States Involved in the Transfer
- Return to the Overseas Company or Group after Completion
Maximum Duration
Managers & Specialists
3 Years
Trainee Employees
1 Year
Employment Conditions
These limits apply from the employee's entry into Romania for the ICT purpose.
The salary and other working conditions during the ICT transfer must comply with Romanian employment law and the applicable collective employment agreements.
The transfer documentation must clearly state the proposed salary and payment conditions.
ICT Visa
Romania uses a long-stay visa procedure for posted workers and intra-corporate transferees. The Romanian ICT visa procedure requires evidence of:
- Corporate Group Relationship
- Transfer Documentation
- Employment History
- Professional Role
- Salary & Employment Conditions
- Return Arrangement
- Insurance
- Criminal Record
- Other Applicable Immigration Requirements
Required Documents
Depending on the individual case, documentation may include:
- Valid Passport
- Romanian Company / Trade Register Documentation
- Evidence of Corporate Affiliation
- Assignment / Secondment Agreement
- Evidence of Previous Employment Within the Group
- Criminal Record Certificate
- Travel Medical Insurance
- Professional Qualifications
- Curriculum Vitae
- Salary Information
- Evidence of Specialist Experience where applicable
- Training Documentation for Trainees
- Additional Documents Requested by the Authorities
Foreign documents may require certified translation and legalization.
Travel Medical Insurance
The ICT visa application requires travel medical insurance covering the period of the visa.
Under the current Romanian rules, the insurance must provide minimum coverage of €30,000 and cover relevant medical, emergency hospitalization, repatriation and related risks throughout the applicable Member States.
€30,000 Minimum Coverage
ICT Residence Permit
After the applicable visa and entry procedure, the ICT worker obtains Romanian residence documentation.
The residence right is extended for the duration of the intra-corporate transfer, subject to the maximum duration limits.
For continued ICT residence, the Romanian beneficiary must have obtained the required posting authorization.
The employee must also demonstrate means of subsistence at least at the level of the applicable Romanian minimum gross salary.
Residence Validity
Managers & Specialists
3 Years Total
Trainees
1 Year Total
Processing Time
Applications for granting or extending residence rights for employment or posting are generally processed within 30 Days.
Where additional checks are required, the processing period may be extended by up to 15 Additional Days.
Mobile ICT: Moving to Romania with an ICT Permit from Another EU Member State
Romania also provides mobility rules for third-country nationals who already hold a valid ICT permit issued by another EU Member State.
These applicants may be able to carry out part of their intra-corporate transfer in Romania under Mobile ICT rules.
Short-Term ICT Mobility
An ICT worker holding a valid ICT permit issued by another EU Member State may carry out qualifying activities in Romania for limited periods under EU mobility rules.
Under the current Romanian legal framework, relevant short-term mobility periods can be limited to up to 90 days in any 180-day period, subject to the applicable notification and posting requirements.
Up to 90 Days in Any 180-Day Period
Long-Term Mobile ICT
For longer intra-EU ICT assignments, the employee may need to obtain a Mobile ICT Residence Permit.
The Romanian beneficiary must satisfy the applicable posting and immigration requirements.
The Romanian residence period cannot exceed the validity of the ICT permit issued by the first EU Member State or the applicable mobility limits.
Family Relocation
Romania specifically allows holders of:
to request family reunification. An important advantage is that ICT holders may request family reunification even where their residence permit is valid for less than one year.
Eligible family members can include, depending on the applicable requirements:
- ICT Permits
- Mobile ICT Permits
Eligible Family Members
- Spouse
- Minor Children
- Certain Other Eligible Family Members
ICT vs. Standard Employment
Standard Employment
The foreign worker generally enters into employment with a Romanian employer.
ICT
The employee remains part of the overseas company or corporate group and is temporarily transferred to the Romanian entity.
The ICT Route Is Specifically Designed For
- Corporate Mobility
- Temporary Assignments
- International Group Transfers
- Key Employees
- Specialist Know-how
- Management Transfers
Who May Benefit from ICT?
The Romanian ICT route can be particularly relevant for:
- International Executives
- Senior Managers
- IT Specialists
- Engineers
- Technical Specialists
- International Project Managers
- Corporate Experts
- Trainee Employees
- Multinational Companies
- International Corporate Groups
Our Process
- 01
Corporate Structure Assessment
We review the relationship between the overseas company and the Romanian beneficiary.
- 02
Employee Eligibility Assessment
We assess whether the employee qualifies as a manager, specialist or trainee.
- 03
Employment History Review
The required previous employment within the corporate group is verified.
- 04
Transfer Documentation
The assignment, position, salary, duration and return arrangements are documented.
- 05
Visa & Posting Procedure
The applicable Romanian ICT immigration and posting process is coordinated.
- 06
Entry Into Romania
Following approval, the employee enters Romania under the relevant ICT procedure.
- 07
Residence Permit
The Romanian ICT residence permit is obtained and maintained during the qualifying assignment.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can qualify for ICT?
Managers, specialists and trainee employees temporarily transferred within the same company or corporate group may qualify.
How long must I already have worked for the company?
Managers and specialists generally need at least 6 continuous months of previous employment within the company or group. Trainees generally need at least 3 continuous months.
Do specialists need professional experience?
Yes. Under the current Romanian rules, specialists must generally demonstrate at least 3 years of relevant professional experience.
How long can I stay?
Managers and specialists can generally remain under ICT status for up to 3 years. Trainees can generally remain for up to 1 year.
Can my family join me?
Potentially yes. ICT and Mobile ICT holders are specifically recognised under Romania's family reunification rules.
Can I move to Romania with an ICT permit from another EU country?
Potentially yes. Romania provides Mobile ICT procedures for qualifying ICT permit holders from other EU Member States.
Is ICT permanent residence?
No. ICT is primarily a temporary corporate transfer route. Longer-term residence would generally require assessment of another Romanian immigration pathway.
Transfer Your Key Employees to Romania
International Corporate Mobility Made Clear
Whether your company is transferring a manager, specialist or trainee employee to Romania, CETO can help assess the relevant ICT pathway and coordinate the immigration process together with qualified professional partners.
ICT eligibility depends on the employee's role, prior employment history, corporate group relationship, assignment duration and Romanian immigration and employment law.
Maximum ICT periods, mobility rules and administrative requirements may change. Information provided on this website is for general informational purposes and does not constitute legal advice.