Belgium•EuropeSeasonal Worker Visa
At a Glance
2–3 months
EUR €152
5 months
Renewable
Renewal
Renewable
Family
Dependents allowed
PR Pathway
None
Sponsor
Job offer required
Work
Remote not required
Overview
Temporary seasonal work permit for non-EU workers in agriculture, renewable up to 150 days within any 365-day period.
Belgium's Seasonal Worker Visa is a temporary work authorization under EU Directive 2014/36/EU for non-EU nationals seeking short-term agricultural employment while maintaining residence outside the EU. This visa fills labor gaps without offering permanent residence pathways.
The permit allows up to 150 days within any 365-day period and is renewable within that cap. The contribution fee is EUR 152. Processing takes 60 to 90 days. Dependents cannot accompany the worker and family reunification is unavailable. No educational requirements apply.
This visa is ideal for agricultural workers from third countries seeking temporary seasonal employment in Belgium while maintaining their primary residence abroad.
Stay & Extensions
| Initial grant | 5 months |
Requirements
PUBLISHED REQUIREMENTS
Seasonal job offer
Employer sponsorship
Accommodation provided
Return commitment
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
Valid passport
Employment contract
Health insurance
Proof of main residence
Seasonal worker permit application (sponsor)
Employment contract (sponsor)
Advantages & Considerations
Key Benefits
- Up to 150 days per year in Belgium without immigration restrictions
- Renewable within the 150-day annual cap across multiple seasons
- Fast-track processing for returning workers (60 days if previously held status)
- Low EUR 152 contribution fee as of January 2026
- Works specifically in agriculture sector for seasonal labor demand
- Employer sponsors application, reducing applicant burden
- No minimum education requirement — open to workers of all skill levels
Worth Knowing
- Standard processing takes up to 90 days from application to visa decision
- Limited to agriculture sector work; other seasonal industries excluded
- Family members may apply for reunification but rights are restricted
- Must maintain primary residence outside the EU throughout stay
- Not a pathway to permanent residence — strictly temporary seasonal work visa
- Limited to 150 days in any 365-day rolling period — cannot work full year
Application Process
Secure seasonal employment
Obtain job offer from Belgian employer for seasonal work
Employer applies for permit
Employer applies to regional government through digital platform for seasonal worker permit
Receive permit approval
Obtain positive decision on seasonal worker permit
Apply for visa
Submit D-visa application at Belgian embassy with permit approval
Pay fee
Pay EUR 180 visa fee
Receive visa
Obtain visa in passport
Register upon arrival
Register at commune within 8 working days for residence permit
Application Forms
| Seasonal Worker Permit Application | — |
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