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Intra-company transfer visas — moving within a multinational

Intra-Company Transfer visas move existing employees between global offices of the same corporate group. Examples: UK Senior or Specialist Worker (formerly ICT), US L-1A / L-1B, Australia subclass 482.

Typical characteristics

  • Applicant must typically have 12+ months of service with the sending entity.
  • Salary thresholds and knowledge tests apply.
  • Most ICT routes do not lead directly to settlement; conversion is typical.
  • Often faster to process than external-hire sponsored routes.

What intra-company visa routes does Visa Atlas cover?

Visa Atlas covers 5 intra-company routes across 4 destinations. Transfer visas for employees of multinational companies moving within the group.

Verified against U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services on 1 June 2026.

🇺🇸United States of America(2 routes)

  • L-1A Intracompany Transferee (Executive or Manager)

    Intracompany transfer for executives or managers moving to a US office of a related multinational employer.

  • L-1B Intracompany Transferee (Specialised Knowledge)

    Intracompany transfer for employees with specialised knowledge of the employer’s products, services, or processes.

🇿🇦Republic of South Africa(1 route)

  • Intra-company Transfer Work Visa

    Work visa for employees transferred by a multinational group from a foreign branch to a related South African branch, subsidiary or affiliate, issued for up to four years and not renewable.

🇱🇧Republic of Lebanon(1 route)

  • Foreign Expert Port Visa

    Short technical or administrative expert visa at a port for stays of up to one month.

🇬🇮Gibraltar (British Overseas Territory)(1 route)

  • Detached Worker Notification

    Gibraltar route for employers registering temporary employment of a detached worker.

Frequently asked questions

How many intra-company visa routes are there across these destinations?+−

We cover 5 intra-company routes across 4 of our 233 destinations. Transfer visas for employees of multinational companies moving within the group.

Which countries offer intra-company visas?+−

Among our destinations, United States of America, Republic of South Africa, Republic of Lebanon, Gibraltar (British Overseas Territory) have intra-company routes. Open any country group above for its specific routes and official sources.

This is not legal advice

We publish neutral, sourced information about immigration routes. Rules and thresholds change often — always verify details on the official government source linked on this page and consult a regulated immigration advisor before applying.