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GECCO — Seasonal Worker Visa
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GECCO — Seasonal Worker Visa

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At a Glance

Processing Time

2–4 weeks

Estimated Cost

EUR €90

Stay Duration

9 months

Renewable

Renewal

Renewable

Family

No dependents

PR Pathway

None

Sponsor

Job offer required

Work

Remote not required

Official Information
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Living in Spain

Cost of Living
26% cheaper than United States
Avg Salary€22,000
Quality of Life
183/200
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Overview

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

The Spain Seasonal Worker Visa authorizes non-EU nationals to work in Spain's agriculture, tourism, and hospitality sectors for up to 9 months per year. Governed under the GECCO program, it requires an employer-sponsored work contract and the employer's prior authorization from the Spanish Foreign Nationals' Office.

The visa fee is EUR 90 and processing takes 2–4 weeks. No dependents are permitted and no permanent residency pathway exists — holders must return home at contract end. The GECCO framework offers 4-year renewable authorizations, allowing the same worker to return each season.

This visa is ideal for non-EU workers in agriculture or hospitality who have a seasonal job offer in Spain and want a repeatable, employer-sponsored pathway for up to 4 years.

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Stay & Extensions

Initial grant9 months

Requirements

PUBLISHED REQUIREMENTS

Must be 16 years of age or older.

Must have a formal, signed work contract for seasonal employment in Spain.

Employer must have obtained an initial residence and work authorization from the Spanish Foreign Nationals' Office.

Must not be a citizen of an EU, EEA, or Swiss member state.

Must have a clean criminal record for the past 5 years in all countries of residence.

Must provide a medical certificate confirming no diseases that pose a public health risk.

Must have a valid passport with sufficient validity to cover the contract duration.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

National visa application form

Photograph

Valid passport

Initial residence and employee work permit (Autorización de residencia y trabajo por cuenta ajena)

Work contract stamped by the Foreign Nationals' Office

Criminal record check certificate

Medical certificate

Proof of residence in the consular district

Application Process

1

Employer obtains authorization

The employer in Spain must obtain the initial residence and work authorization (Autorización de residencia y trabajo por cuenta ajena) from the Spanish Foreign Nationals' Office.

2

Prepare documentation

Gather the required documents, including the stamped work contract, criminal record certificate, and medical certificate.

3

Schedule an appointment

Book an appointment at the corresponding Spanish Consulate or BLS International center.

4

Submit application

Submit the visa application in person within 1 month of the employer being notified of the authorization.

5

Pay visa fee

Pay the applicable visa fee.

6

Collect visa

Collect the visa in person within 1 month of notification of approval.

Application Forms

National Visa Application Form—

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