You can obtain a Mobiler-ICT card if you are to work as a manager, specialist, or trainee in a German branch of a foreign company.

The Federal Employment Agency must approve the employment. The Federal Agency will examine your position as a manager, specialist, or trainee in particular, as well as your remuneration and working conditions.

The residence permit is issued for the duration of the intra-company transfer, but for at least 90 days. However, the stay in Germany may not exceed three years for executives/specialists and one year for trainees. At the same time, the planned stay in Germany may not be longer than the stay in the EU member state that issued you the residence permit for the purpose of intra-company transfer.

• You have a recognized and valid passport or passport substitute.
• You have a residence permit from another member state that is valid for the duration of the application process for the purpose of intra-company transfer. 
• You are to be employed in Germany as a manager, specialist, or trainee.
• The intra-company transfer in Germany is to last more than 90 days.
• You can present an employment contract valid for the duration of the transfer and, if necessary, a letter of secondment.
• The Federal Employment Agency has approved the employment.
• There is no interest in expelling you.
• Your stay does not jeopardize or impair the interests of the Federal Republic of Germany. You
• You can cover your living expenses and health insurance coverage from your own resources without claiming public benefits.

The procedure is as follows:

• Depending on the immigration office and the nature of your request, it may be possible to apply online. Find out whether your immigration office offers electronic applications.
• If the application can only be made in person, make an appointment with the immigration office. During the appointment, your application will be accepted and your supporting documents will be checked (please bring these with you to the appointment). Your fingerprints will be taken for the production of the MobilerICT card.
• If you apply electronically, the immigration office will contact you after receiving your online application to arrange an appointment at the immigration office if necessary. During the appointment, your supporting documents will be checked (please bring them with you to the appointment) and your fingerprints will be taken for the production of the MobilerICT card.
• If your application is approved, the Foreigners' Registration Office will arrange for the MobilerICT card to be produced.
• After about six to eight weeks, you can pick up the MobilerICT card at the Foreigners' Registration Office.
• The Mobiler ICT card must always be picked up in person.

Alternatively, you can also send the application to the Federal Office for Migration and Refugees via the BSCW server (https://bscw.bund.de). The responsible Foreigners' Registration Office will then decide on the application.

An appeal against a decision by the immigration authorities may be lodged with the authority named in the decision within one month of notification of the decision. The appeal may be lodged in writing, in electronic form, or for recording.

If the Foreigners' Registration Office does not grant the appeal, legal action may be taken before the court specified in the appeal decision.

• If you are already in Germany as part of a short-term mobility program, you must submit your application at least 20 days before the end of your short-term mobility stay.
• If you are still abroad, you must submit the application at least 20 days before entering Germany.
• If you have submitted your application 20 days before your entry, you may already stay and work in Germany for up to 90 days within 180 days until the immigration office has made its decision.
• Appeal period: one month

about six to eight weeks.

The immigration office responsible for the applicant's place of residence.

Alternatively, you can send the application to the Federal Office for Migration and Refugees (https://bscw.bund.de). The competent immigration authority will then decide on the application.

• Valid passport or passport substitute
• Residence permit from another EU member state for intra-corporate transfer
• Current biometric photo
• Proof of your qualifications (e.g., university degree, certificate of completed vocational training)
• Proof of professional experience (e.g., employment references)
• Employment contract or letter of secondment, if necessary
• Proof of sufficient funds to cover your living expenses (e.g., equity capital, proof of income, blocked account, letter of commitment)
• Proof of health insurance
• Current registration certificate

In individual cases, the immigration office may request additional documents.

Issuing a residence permit: EUR 80.00

Under certain conditions, a reduction or exemption from fees may be considered

Notes:

• Additional fees may apply for the issuance of a residence permit in the form of an electronic residence title, which can also be used as electronic proof of identity.
• The timing and form of fee collection and payment vary depending on the authority.

• Online procedures possible in isolated cases
• Written form required
• Personal appearance required