Seasonal Worker visa (Temporary Work)
🇬🇧 United Kingdom visas · Work
What it is
Temporary Work visa for seasonal work in the UK (edible horticulture or poultry), sponsored by an approved scheme operator.
Key facts
- Category
- Work
- Duration
- Up to 6 months; per gov.uk.
- Processing time
- Up to 3 weeks
- Maximum validity
- 6 months
- Dependants
- No
- Age
- 18 or over
- How to apply
- Online
Standard figures for this route. Some applicants pay a reduced fee or none at all, so confirm your own case on the official page.
Fees
- Application fee (standard (single fee))
- GBP 340
- Proof of funds (main applicant, held 28 consecutive days; day 28 within 31…)
- GBP 1,270
Key requirements
- Certificate of sponsorship from an approved scheme operator
- Seasonal work in horticulture or poultry
Working on this visa
You can: work in the job described in your certificate of sponsorship ... You cannot: take a permanent job; work in a second job or a job that is not described in your certificate of sponsorship
Bringing family
You cannot: take a permanent job; work in a second job or a job that is not described in your certificate of sponsorship; get public funds; bring family members with you
Money you must show
main applicant, held 28 consecutive days; day 28 within 31…
Facts checked against the official source. Last updated 2 August 2026.