Seasonal Worker visa (Temporary Work)
The Seasonal Worker visa (Temporary Worker) is a type of visa introduced by the UK government to allow non-UK resident workers to come to the UK for a limited time period to work in the horticulture sector. This visa is designed to address labour shortages at times when there is a significant demand for seasonal workers, such as during harvest season.
This visa has replaced the Temporary Worker - Seasonal Worker visa (T5).
Individuals who are granted this form of visa may stay in the UK for up to six months per year and may work for multiple employers while they are in the UK. Applicants for the Seasonal Worker visa must provide evidence of their arrival and departure dates, as well as proof of their employment and accommodation arrangements while in the UK.
While the Seasonal Worker visa could be an ideal option for certain workers, it is important to note that it is a temporary visa and does not provide a route to permanent settlement in the UK.
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Requirements for Seasonal Worker visa
You must be 18 or over when you apply and have both of the following:
- a certificate of sponsorship reference number from your UK sponsor
- enough money to support yourself in the UK - you'll usually need to have at least £1,270 available (unless you're exempt)
You must meet all other requirements depending on your circumstances.
Certificate of sponsorship
A certificate of sponsorship is a reference number which holds information about the job and your personal details. It's not an actual certificate or paper document.
Your sponsor will give you your certificate of sponsorship reference number. You'll need to add your certificate of sponsorship reference number to your visa application form - you can only use it once. Your certificate of sponsorship is valid for 3 months from the date it's assigned to you.
Supporting documents
When you apply you'll need to provide:
- your certificate of sponsorship reference number - your sponsor will give you this
- a valid passport or other documents that shows your identity and nationality
- evidence that you have enough personal savings to support yourself in the UK, for example, bank statements (unless your certificate of sponsorship shows your sponsor can support you)
This is a general list of documents. You must provide all other supporting documents depending on your circumstances.
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