The Seasonal Worker Visa is a special UK visa that permits people to work temporarily in the UK in specific industries like agriculture and poultry, either for a maximum of six months or during the period from October to December. To apply, individuals need a sponsor and must fulfil all other necessary criteria.
Eligibility Criteria
• Must be 18 or over when applying.
• Must have a certificate of sponsorship from a Home Office-approved sponsor.
• Plan to work in an eligible horticulture or poultry production job in the UK.
• Have at least £1,270 in your bank account for at least 28 consecutive days within the 31-day period prior to the date of application
Seasonal Worker Visa Eligible Roles
To qualify for a Temporary Work – Seasonal Worker Visa within the horticulture sector or poultry production sector, your proposed role must be an eligible role.
Employer's Requirements
Employers must be valid scheme operators endorsed by DEFRA and licensed by the Gangmasters and Labour Abuse Authority. They must also provide a safe work environment, fair treatment, employment contracts in both the worker’s first language and English and proper payment in accordance with National Minimum Wage regulations.
Temporary Work – Seasonal Worker Visa Application Fees and Fee Reduction
The Home Office application fee for a Temporary Work–Seasonal Worker Visa application is currently £298.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the Seasonal Worker route for?
Currently, only horticulture and poultry production workers are eligible to apply for a seasonal worker visa.
How long is a Seasonal Worker visa valid for?
You will be able to enter and remain in the UK for the period of the job on your Certificate of Sponsorship.
What is the application process?
The earliest you can apply for a Temporary Work – Seasonal Worker Visa is 3 months before the date on which you are due to start work. This can be found on your Certificate of Sponsorship.
You should receive a decision on your Seasonal Worker Visa application within 3 weeks.
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