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.
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)
Frequently asked questions
How many intra-company visa routes are there across these destinations?+
We cover 3 intra-company routes across 2 of our 109 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 have intra-company routes. Open any country group above for its specific routes and official sources.