We provide expert guidance on Seasonal Worker visas to help you navigate the application for employment in the UK.
A Seasonal Worker visa allows an individual to work in in the UK on short-term, seasonal roles in the horticulture or poultry industries.
A Seasonal Worker visa is typically valid for up to 6 months in the horticulture sector or from 02 October – 31 December in the year the application is submitted for the poultry production sector. Seasonal Workers cannot extend their visa beyond the initial 6-month term and cannot switch to another visa route from within the UK.
Applicants for a Seasonal Worker visa must be 18 or over, have a Certificate of Sponsorship from a licensed sponsoring employer in the UK and have enough money to support themselves during their stay (usually £1,270 in available funds, unless they are exempt).
To be sponsored as a Seasonal Worker your proposed employer must be a scheme operator which is endorsed by the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) to be an approved scheme operator and licensed by the Gangmasters and Labour Abuse Authority. Individual employers licensed to sponsor other visa routes are not eligible for a Seasonal Worker sponsor licence.
When it comes to obtaining compassionate legal advice, Seraphus is your dedicated source of expert guidance.
We specialise in providing personalised support to help you navigate the complexities of the application process, ensuring a seamless and hassle-free experience.
Contact us today using the details below or book a consultation with us.
Phone: 020 8142 8211
WhatsApp: 07538 208 096
Email: info@seraphus.co.uk
A Seasonal Worker visa does not permit you to bring dependent family members with you to the UK.
Seasonal Workers cannot switch into another visa route from within the UK.
Seasonal Workers cannot extend their visa beyond the initial 6-month term. Time spent in the UK on a Seasonal Worker visa does not constitute legal residence for the purposes of an application for indefinite leave to remain on the basis of ten years of continuous lawful residence.
"We did an online 30 minute consultation with a Seraphus lawyer, the process was very easy to set up and the video call worked very well. We were able to ask all our questions and get insights into the visa process. It really helped us in making our application."
