How long must I have worked for the overseas company before transferring on an ICT permit?

The ICT permit requires a pre-existing employment relationship with the overseas company. For senior management and key personnel, you typically need to have worked for the foreign employer for a minimum period before the transfer can take place.

Trainees have a shorter required period of prior employment, reflecting that they are moving for a formal training programme. This prior-service condition is what distinguishes a genuine intra-company transfer from a new external hire, so it is checked carefully.