Free labour-market access
EU citizens and citizens of Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland enjoy freedom of movement for workers.
FOR INTERNATIONAL WORKERS
Seasonal work in Germany: eligibility and process.
First check which employment route fits your nationality, student status and timing. Registration is not a guarantee of a job, visa or entry.
B / 02ELIGIBILITY
Which route fits your situation?
Seasonal work up to 90 days
Current placement agreements for agricultural seasonal work exist with Georgia and Moldova.
Students during semester breaks
Students enrolled at a foreign university may qualify for holiday employment with ZAV confirmation.
HOLIDAY EMPLOYMENT
For students from around the world.
Holiday employment is the central legal route for many applicants from our focus countries.
- ✓Enrolled at a university outside Germany
- ✓Work takes place during official semester breaks
- ✓Maximum 90 calendar days within 12 months
- ✓ZAV placement confirmation before work starts
- ✓Complete and truthful evidence
WORK AND DAILY LIFE
What must be clear before you accept.
Read the contract and conditions in full. Ask questions if any detail about work, money, travel or accommodation is missing.
Typical roles
Depending on the farm, work may include harvesting, planting, sorting, packing, horticulture or viticulture. The task, physical requirements and work locations must be known before acceptance.
Hours and pay
The contract must state hours and pay. Foreign workers must not be treated less favourably than comparable domestic workers; at least the statutory or applicable sector minimum wage applies.
Accommodation and travel
Before departure, clarify the address, facilities, occupancy and cost of accommodation as well as travel, pickup and who pays. Keep copies of every agreement.
Language and safety
Required language skills depend on the farm and task. Safety instructions must be understandable. Report unclear or unsafe working conditions immediately.
DOCUMENTS AND TIMING
Register interest→Submit complete documents. Never hide facts.
Required evidence depends on the employment route. The following documents are commonly requested.
- 01Valid passport or identity document
- 02CV and reliable contact details
- 03For students: enrolment certificate and official semester-break dates
- 04Availability, experience and language information
- 05Required forms, contract and official confirmations
PROTECTION FROM SCAMS
Applicants do not pay a recruitment fee.
Warning signs
- A payment demand for a guaranteed job or visa
- Communication only through unrelated private accounts
- Pressure to hand over an original passport or documents
- A contract without farm, work, pay or accommodation details
How to reach us
Verify a message through info@saisonia.de or +49 (0) 1522 6485695. We handle complaints directly and confidentially. Contact the competent authorities if you suspect a crime.
Last updated: August 2026Content owner: Roman Ronaldo Kasel
QUESTIONS FROM APPLICANTS
Understand first, then register.
Who can register?
People from any country may register interest. Eligibility is assessed from nationality, status, timing, documents and an actual staffing need.
Will I definitely get a job?
No. Registration only expresses interest. It guarantees neither selection, an employment contract, official confirmation, a visa nor entry.
Do I pay a fee?
No. SAISONIA does not charge applicants a recruitment fee.
How long does the process take?
It depends on the route, documents, farm and authorities. Submit complete information early; there is no universal timeline.
What work will I do?
Only the work described in the specific offer and contract. Ask about tasks, location, hours, pay and physical requirements before accepting.
Who arranges accommodation?
This is defined in the specific offer. Address, facilities, occupancy and cost must be clear before departure.
Should I hand over my original passport?
Do not permanently give original documents to recruiters or employers. Competent authorities may request inspection or originals under their own procedures.
How can I complain?
Contact SAISONIA by email or phone. Authorities and advisory services may also be responsible for labour-law, safety or fraud concerns.
REGISTER YOUR INTEREST
Not a job promise. A clear first step.
We review your information and contact you if there is a potentially suitable need and employment route.