Does the Intra-Company Transfer permit lead to long-term residence or a Stamp 4?

Unlike the Critical Skills or General Employment Permits, the ICT permit is not designed as a settlement route. Time spent on this permit generally does not accrue towards long-term residency.

When the permit expires, you are normally expected to return to your home country unless you obtain a different employment permission. If your goal is to settle in Ireland long-term, you would typically need to move onto another permit type rather than relying on the ICT permit, and you should plan for that early.