Portugal - Intra-corporate transferee (ICT)

Where and how to apply	Standard form
Documents required	Standard form Passport or any other valid travel document, with the validity covering the duration of the transfer Evidence of sufficient means of subsistence, as per the provisions of Order number 1563/2007, of 11/12. What is meant as means of subsistence are stable and regular resources which are enough to cover the essential needs of the third-country citizen and, when applicable, his/her family, namely for food, accommodation, health care and hygiene. According to this Order, per capita, the equivalent of € 75 for each entry, plus € 40 for each day of stay. Permission for SEF (Serviço de Estrangeiros e Fronteiras) to check Portuguese criminal record (except people under 16 years old) Criminal record of the applicant’s country of nationality or criminal record of the country in which the applicant has resided for over one year (according to the provided in number 4 of article 53 of Regulatory Decree no. 84/2007) Evidence of registration in Tax Authority and Social Security, when applicable Evidence in which the hosting company and the company established in the third state belong to the same company or group of companies Evidence of having worked in that company or group of companies immediately before the transfer, by a period of three to twelve consecutive months as manager or specialist, or of three to six consecutive months as a trainee Holder of a contract of employment with the company or group, specifying the condition of management, specialist or trainee Document issued by the employer with identification of the hosting company, remuneration and further working conditions during the transfer time Evidence of being holder of manager or specialist qualifications and professional experience or of a higher education diploma in case of trainees In case of a regulated profession, evidence of complying with the conditions legally provided in the national legislation for its activity Evidence of having requested an Health Insurance, whenever not covered by the National Health Service Guarantee by the hosting company in which complies with the national legislation in matter of working conditions and remuneration
Further requirements	When the applicant is transferred to certified companies or groups of certified companies he/she is exempted from submitting the following documents (article 124.º-B, n.º 3 of Act no. 23/2007 of July 4, as amended by Act no. 29/2012 of August 9, Act n.º 56/2015, June 23, Act n.º 63/2015, June 30, Act n.º 59/2017, July 31, Act n.º 102/2017 August 28, Act 26/2018 July 5, Act n.º 28/2019, March 29): Evidence in which he/she has worked in the company or group, in a date immediately before the transfer by a minimum period of three to twelve consecutive months, as manager or specialist, or of three to six consecutive months as a trainee Holder of a contract of employment with the company or group, specifying the condition of management, specialist or trainee Evidence of being holder of the qualifications and professional experience of manager and specialist or of a higher education diploma in case of trainees; Evidence of having requested an Health Insurance, whenever not covered by the National Health Service Guarantee by the hosting company attesting to the compliance with the national legislation in the matter of working conditions and remuneration Only for appointments at Odivelas, Aveiro or Braga SEF bureau: two recent, identical photographs, in colour with blank background, and easily identifiable are needed
Duration of validity of permits	The period of validity of the ICT permit is of at least one year or the duration of the transfer (whichever is shorter), and may be extended to a maximum of 3 years for managers and specialists and 1 year for trainee employees.
Appeals	If your application for a residence permit is refused, you may challenge the decision before the administrative court. You will be notified of the refusal decision as well as the reasons for the decision, the right to appeal and the deadline for making an appeal.
Extension or renewal	Residence authorisation renewals for intra-corporate transferees must be requested by the interested party within 30 days prior to their expiry. Residence authorisation for intra-corporate transferees shall be valid for one year, or for the duration of the transfer to Portuguese territory, subject to renewal for equal time periods, up to a maximum of three years for managers and specialists and one year for trainees, provided that the conditions for its granting are upheld.