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Seasonal Worker Visa

Work Dependents Allowed

At a Glance

Processing Time

14-28 days

Application Fee

75 EUR

Stay Duration

6 months

Renewable

Job Offer

Required

Dependents

Allowed

PR Pathway

Remote Work

Not Required

Official Information

Living in Germany

Cost of Living

Same as United States

Avg Salary€39,600

Quality of Life

196/200

Full Country Guide

Overview

Short-term work visa for seasonal employment in agriculture, tourism, and other sectors.

The German Seasonal Worker Visa allows non-EU nationals to work temporarily in agriculture, forestry, horticulture, hospitality, and related sectors. No degree is required — applicants need a confirmed job offer from a registered German employer with Federal Employment Agency approval and at least 30 hours per week.

The visa covers stays up to 6 months and is not renewable; there is no pathway to permanent residence or family reunification. Processing takes 4–8 weeks. The consular fee is €75. The employer must arrange or secure accommodation for the duration of the stay.

This visa is ideal for non-EU workers seeking short-term, paid employment in seasonal industries who plan to return home after each season.

Stay & Extensions

Initial grant

6 months

Eligible Nationalities (2)

Georgia

Moldova

Requirements

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

Valid job offer or employment contract from a registered German employer

Employment must be in a seasonal sector (e.g., agriculture, forestry, hospitality)

Minimum working time of 30 hours per week

Approval from the Federal Employment Agency (Bundesagentur für Arbeit)

Adequate health insurance coverage

Adequate accommodation provided or arranged by the employer

Intent to return to home country after the permit expires

KEY CRITERIA

Job Offer

Required

Education

none or higher

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

Valid passport

Completed visa application form

Signed employment contract or job offer

Approval letter from the Federal Employment Agency

Proof of health insurance

Proof of accommodation

Biometric passport-sized photos

Verified Claims (22)

Last verified May 31, 2026

Application Steps	—	arbeitsagentur.de
Dependent Visa	none	home-affairs.ec.europa.eu
Fee Breakdown	Visa Fee: 75 EUR	visasupdate.com
Fees	€75	visasupdate.com
Forms	—	arbeitsagentur.de
Included Nationalities	GE; MD	arbeitsagentur.de
Job Offer Required	true	arbeitsagentur.de
Official Info	https://www.arbeitsagentur.de/en/seasonal-work-in-germany	arbeitsagentur.de

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Overview

Short-term work visa for seasonal employment in agriculture, tourism, and other sectors.

This visa is ideal for non-EU workers seeking short-term, paid employment in seasonal industries who plan to return home after each season.

Requirements

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

Valid job offer or employment contract from a registered German employer

Employment must be in a seasonal sector (e.g., agriculture, forestry, hospitality)

Minimum working time of 30 hours per week

Approval from the Federal Employment Agency (Bundesagentur für Arbeit)

Adequate health insurance coverage

Adequate accommodation provided or arranged by the employer

Intent to return to home country after the permit expires

KEY CRITERIA

Job Offer

Required

Education

none or higher

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

Valid passport

Completed visa application form

Signed employment contract or job offer

Approval letter from the Federal Employment Agency

Proof of health insurance

Proof of accommodation

Biometric passport-sized photos