A temporary or seasonal worker visa permits short-term employment in sectors with seasonal labour demand, such as agriculture, hospitality or tourism. It is time-limited and tied to a specific employer and season.
By Krosz Editorial Team · Reviewed by Krosz Visa Operations · Published 2026-09-15 · Updated 2026-09-15
Purpose
Short-term work in seasonal sectors like agriculture, hospitality or tourism.
Who is it for?
Workers recruited for a fixed seasonal role by an approved employer.
Typical application method
Sponsor-led application with a seasonal job offer and quota allocation.
Can Krosz help?
Krosz can help you understand the general seasonal worker route and documents. These permits are sponsor-driven; we are a private service and not a government authority.
Krosz does not publish fabricated processing times, fees, validity or stay durations. Country-specific figures appear only when pulled from Krosz's verified visa database.
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Overview
A temporary or seasonal worker visa allows short-term employment for a specific season — harvest, holiday period, ski season — in sectors with predictable labour peaks.
It is designed to fill labour shortages in agriculture, food processing, hospitality and tourism for a limited time. The visa is usually non-renewable beyond the season and does not lead to settlement.
It differs from a skilled worker visa, which targets long-term skilled roles with a path to permanence, and from a work holiday visa, which is for young people combining travel and short work.
Exemptions depend on your nationality, the destination and your circumstances — always confirm for your exact combination.
Activities
Seasonal work
Working the named seasonal role for the employer.
Fixed period
Working only during the approved season.
Wages
Earning wages from the seasonal employer.
What you normally cannot do
Documents
Only documents relevant to this category are shown. Exact requirements vary by country — confirm for your destination.
Passport
Valid with sufficient validity for the season.
Photograph
Recent photo meeting the destination's rules.
Application form
Completed seasonal worker application.
Seasonal job offer
Offer from an approved employer with a quota allocation.
Employer sponsorship
Sponsor evidence and quota confirmation.
Health & character checks
Medical and police clearance where required.
Process
A category-specific application timeline. Steps may differ by destination and your circumstances.
Get a seasonal offer
Secure a role with an approved employer holding a quota.
Employer sponsors
The employer provides sponsorship and quota confirmation.
Prepare documents
Gather passport, offer, health and character checks.
Apply & pay
Submit the seasonal worker application before the season starts.
Processing
The authority verifies the sponsor, quota and applicant.
Decision
Receive a visa limited to the season dates.
Krosz tool
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Destinations
Only destinations where Krosz has verified data for this purpose are shown. We never claim every country offers a visa with the same name.
Krosz does not currently process this visa category for specific destinations.
Contact the relevant embassy or authority for the country you plan to visit, or for guidance.
Comparison
| Point of comparison | Seasonal Worker Visa | Skilled Worker Visa |
|---|---|---|
| Duration | Fixed to a season | Longer, tied to a job contract |
| Skill | Often lower-skill seasonal roles | Must meet a skill threshold |
| Path to permanence | Usually none | Often a route to permanent residence |
| Dependants | Usually not included | Often included |
Be prepared
General, educational reasons relevant to this category. We never publish invented refusal rates.
Practical
FAQ
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Krosz is a private visa assistance platform and is not affiliated with any government or embassy. Visa decisions are made by the relevant authorities. Last reviewed: 2026-09-15.
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