Afortis provides legal and administrative assistance: we prepare and file your application. Applications are decided by the Latvian migration authority (OCMA), not by Afortis.
Overview
General Information
The permit is issued under the Immigration Law of the Republic of Latvia and applicable EU directives on intra-corporate transfers.
Who Is It For
Who Qualifies for an Intra-Corporate Transfer in Latvia
Four conditions must all be met:
The employee works for a company based outside the EU
The receiving entity in Latvia belongs to the same corporate group
A valid employment contract exists with the sending company
The transfer is temporary — the primary employer does not change
Two ICT Categories
- ICT — Manager or Specialist (paragraph 6¹) — covers employees who hold a managerial position, or whose specialised knowledge is critical to the company’s operations. Permit validity: up to 3 years.
- ICT — Trainee (paragraph 6²) — applies to employees at a professional development stage, undergoing training or an internship at the Latvian branch, without performing independent managerial functions. Permit validity: up to 1 year.
Core Requirements for the Latvia Intra-Company Transfer Visa
- A sending company located outside the EU
- A host company in Latvia (branch, subsidiary, or representative office)
- Confirmation of the corporate relationship between the two entities
- Employment contract with the sending company
- Intra-corporate transfer decision
- Proof of the employee’s qualifications and relevant experience
- Health insurance
- A registered residential address in Latvia (declaration of residence Latvia)
Employment and Immigration Specifics
- The employment relationship stays with the company outside the EU throughout the transfer
- Salary is paid according to the terms of the intra-corporate transfer decision
- A work permit is issued as part of the ICT residence permit Latvia — no separate work permit is needed
- Change of employer is not permitted under this status
Advantages
What the ICT Permit Covers
The holder is entitled to
ICT and Permanent Residency
The ICT permit does not provide a direct path to permanent residency. It is a temporary status by definition, and time spent on it does not automatically count toward long-term residence qualification. In practice, clients who want to remain in Latvia longer-term need to plan a separate route well before the ICT residence permit Latvia expires.
Process
Processing Times
Typically 1 to 2 months. The actual timeline depends on the applicant’s nationality and whether the documents submitted are complete on first submission.
Required Documents
Documents Required
Foreign passport
Completed residence permit application form
Employment contract with the sending company
Intra-corporate transfer decision
Documents confirming the corporate relationship between the companies
Proof of qualifications
Health insurance
Proof of accommodation in Latvia
ICT Permit Assistance
We handle the full intra-corporate transfer Latvia application process:
- Review of the group company structure
- Assessment of whether the employee qualifies under category 6¹ or 6²
- Preparation of corporate documents
- Submission to PMLP (Office of Citizenship and Migration Affairs)
- Support through to receipt of the residence permit card
- Advice on transitioning to long-term residence status where relevant
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