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Dear visitors, welcome to the website of the Sonnenberg law firm in D\u00fcsseldorf!<\/p>\n

I would like to report on the ICT card. This is the residence permit for COMPANY INTERNAL TRANSFERRED EMPLOYEES to work in Germany.<\/p>\n

What are the conditions for obtaining the ICT card?<\/p>\n

How does the procedure work and what are the special features compared to other residence permits for employment?<\/p>\n

Here are the seven most important points:<\/p>\n

1. posting:<\/strong><\/p>\n

The foreigner is sent to Germany by a foreign company to work in a German company.
\nThere is a family relationship between the two companies.
\nThe foreign national is deployed in Germany within the framework of his or her employment relationship with the foreign company.
\nThis employment relationship must have existed for at least six months.
\nThe foreigner does not establish an employment relationship with the German company.
\nThis is where the distinction is made from the residence permit for employment, which requires the establishment of an employment relationship with the German company, such as the EU Blue Card.<\/p>\n

2. activity as a manager or specialist:<\/strong><\/p>\n

The foreigner is a MANAGING EMPLOYEE if he has a managerial function at the company in Germany.
\nThis can be, for example, the head of a department who reports directly to the management, or a managing director or authorized signatory.
\nA SPECIALIST has special company-related knowledge. This knowledge must be essential for the domestic company. He must have a high level of qualification and professional experience.
\nOnly proof of professional qualification is required for managers and specialists.
\nWe see: a recognized university degree is – in contrast to other residence permits for employment – not mandatory, but helpful.<\/p>\n

3. duration of the posting and the ICT card:<\/strong><\/p>\n

The secondment must be for more than 90 days and may last a maximum of three years.
\nThe ICT card is valid for as long as the duration of the posting, i.e. a maximum of three years.
\nThe foreigner does not necessarily have to return abroad at the end of the posting. They can switch from the ICT card to another residence permit directly in Germany at any time.
\nFor example, they can establish an employment relationship with the German company and apply for a residence permit as a skilled worker or EU Blue Card.<\/p>\n

4. secondment contract<\/strong>:<\/p>\n

The contract between the foreign company and the foreigner must be submitted. These must be regulated:
\nPlace of employment, duties, remuneration and other working conditions of the transfer, as well as the entitlement to return to the foreign company after the end of the posting.
\nThere are no fixed minimum salary levels. The salary must be appropriate for the position.
\nIn our experience, a gross salary of EUR 5,000 can usually be sufficient.<\/p>\n

5. approval of the Federal Employment Agency:<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Foreigners’ Registration Office will obtain the necessary approval from the Federal Employment Agency as part of the visa procedure.
\nTIP PRELIMINARY APPROVAL. the German company can obtain the approval before the foreigner applies for the employment visa.
\nWe recommend applying for prior approval.<\/p>\n

6. on the visa procedure for ICT card:<\/strong><\/p>\n

The foreigner applies for the visa at the German embassy or consulate in the country where he or she is currently living.
\nIf the foreigner has a European residence permit, they can usually apply for an ICT card directly in Germany.
\nIf the foreigner is staying in Germany with a Schengen visa, they can only apply for the ICT card directly in Germany in exceptional cases.
\nIt is also possible to apply using the FAST TRACK procedure.
\nThis is particularly useful if the waiting time for an appointment at the embassy or consulate is very long.<\/p>\n

7. special features<\/strong>:<\/p>\n

The legal nature of the secondment results in important practical differences compared to establishing an employment relationship with the German company.
\nSocial security: social security agreements are in force with many contracting states which provide for exemption from pension and unemployment insurance in the event of a posting. This can lead to a saving of approx. 20% in non-wage labor costs compared to employment with the German employer.
\nHealth insurance: there is no compulsory membership of statutory health insurance, but the possibility of taking out private health insurance, which offers favorable rates due to the temporary stay and can lead to cost savings of approx. 50% compared to statutory health insurance.
\nTax: The German company is not obliged to pay income tax. Foreigners must pay tax on their income by filing an income tax return.
\nLabor law: with the exception of some general principles, German labor law does not apply.<\/p>\n

The period of residence with an ICT card does not count towards fulfilling the waiting period for obtaining a settlement permit.
\nThe ICT card allows family reunification. The duration of residence of the family members counts towards obtaining a settlement permit.<\/p>\n

Please note that despite great care, we cannot guarantee the accuracy and completeness of the information.
\nThis video is also not suitable to replace an individual consultation.
\nIf you have any questions, please feel free to contact us.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Dear visitors, welcome to the website of the Sonnenberg law firm in D\u00fcsseldorf! I would like to report on the ICT card. This is the residence permit for COMPANY INTERNAL TRANSFERRED EMPLOYEES to work in Germany. What are the conditions for obtaining the ICT card? 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