UK Seasonal Worker Visa – Horticulture & Poultry Production
The UK Seasonal Worker visa provides 42,900 places in 2026 (41,000 horticulture, 1,900 poultry) allowing workers worldwide to pick fruit, vegetables and flowers for up to 6 months, or work in poultry processing from 2 October to 31 December. Applicants must secure a job offer through one of 7 Home Office-licensed scheme operators before applying online via GOV.UK.
Who can apply
Open to applicants worldwide aged 18+; a Certificate of Sponsorship from a licensed UK scheme operator is required before applying. Poultry applications must be submitted by 15 November.
- Type
- Legal work route
- Organisation
- UK Home Office / UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI)
- Location
- United Kingdom
- Field
- Agriculture, Horticulture, Poultry Processing
- Level
- All levels
- Deadline
- Rolling (apply any time)
- Pay or funding
- Paid at minimum £12.71/hour (National Living Wage from April 2026); no recruitment fees may be charged by approved operators.
Apply on the official site (opens in a new tab) → Check eligibility & prepare my CV
You'll go to gov.uk. Link last checked 16 October 2026. Always confirm the deadline and requirements on the official page before you apply.
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