You can apply for a Seasonal Worker visa to come to the UK and work in:
horticulture for up to 6 months - for example, picking fruit and vegetables or flowers
poultry from 2 October to 31 December, in the same year
You need to apply for poultry Seasonal Worker visas by 15 November each year.
You can apply for horticulture Seasonal Worker visas at any time of year.
You’ll need to:
have a sponsor
meet the other eligibility requirements
This visa has replaced the Temporary Worker - Seasonal Worker visa (T5).
How long it takes
You can apply for a visa up to 3 months before the day you are due to start work in the UK. This date is listed on your certificate of sponsorship.
As part of your application, you’ll need to prove your identity and provide your documents.
You may need to allow extra time if you need an appointment to do this. You’ll find out if you need one when you start your application. If you’re unsure of anything, please contact us at the email address/telephone number below.
Eligibility
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)
Your employer must make sure your job pays at least the minimum wage and follows the UK rules for how many hours a week you work. If your employer does not do this, your application will be refused.
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.
Money to support yourself
You must have at least £1,270 in your bank account to show you can support yourself in the UK.
You will need to have had the money available for at least 28 days in a row. Day 28 must be within 31 days of applying for this visa.
You’ll usually need to show proof when you apply, unless your sponsor can cover your costs during your first month in the UK, up to £1,270.
If your sponsor can support you instead
Your certificate of sponsorship must confirm this. Your sponsor will need to complete the ‘sponsor certifies maintenance’ section on your certificate. This is under ‘Additional data’.
We appreciate that many people looking for this type of seasonal work are often unsure of what they need to do to come here. Please call us for advice. Tel: +44 07458 366159 - or email us at: info@rodriguezlaw.co.uk
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