Seasonal worker
A seasonal worker is a foreign national, who is to be engaged in typical seasonal work, such as harvesting or picking berries, or as an ordinary summer holiday replacement. A seasonal activity is a type of activity, which can only be carried out for a limited part of the year.
It is a great solution for those employers who need an extra help during a seasons (in such industries as agricultural, fishing, market gardens, the restaurant sector and tourism).
It is a great solution for those employers who need an extra help during a seasons (in such industries as agricultural, fishing, market gardens, the restaurant sector and tourism).
Benefits for employers
- Your seasonal employees from abroad are highly motivated, loyal, and are often ready to work overtime.
- There is no need for a long term commitment (when there are traditionally shortages of Norwegian workers for a season work).
- We offer customized solutions to our clients and trying to fulfil all your requirements (we also search for the workers with specific knowledge and experience if requested).
- You can be sure that every seasonal worker that you hire through our agency has all the documents needed to work legally.
- We help you with the paperwork, provide all necessary information and supervise the visa process.
- There is no fee for you.
Benefits for seasonal workers
- we introduce you to all possible prospective employers and provide you with description of the job and work conditions.
- we provide you with all necessary documents for obtaining a working permit as a seasonal worker.
- we supervise the visa process.
- you have a chance to learn more about Norway and Norwegian culture.
Legislation
- A work permit for a seasonal worker may be granted for up to six months, and a new permit cannot be granted until the applicant has been abroad (outside the actual country) for six months.
- Prior to applying for a seasonal work permit, the applicant must have a concrete offer of employment and a job contract.
- A work permit for a seasonal worker is valid for a particular job and particular place of employment.
- Wages and terms of employment may not be less favourable than what is normal in Norway.
- A person for whom a visa is required and who is lawfully in Norway and wishes to apply for a seasonal work permit may apply from Norway.
- A seasonal work permit does not constitute ground for a settlement permit.
- A seasonal worker is obligated to return to the country of origin immediately after the work contract is expired.