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Netherlands GVVA seasonal work — agriculture or horticulture

10 facts quoted from the official source

Combined residence and work permit for non-EU seasonal work in Dutch agriculture or horticulture for no more than 24 weeks.

Salary required
€2,337/mo
the lowest published threshold
Can bring
—
Not stated in the official source
Requirements
8
each quoted below
Who qualifies

Who this route is for

Every item below is the government’s own wording, quoted from the official source. Whether you personally qualify depends on your full profile.

8 requirements quoted from the official source.

The conditions that decide it
  • Job offer or appointmentYou will be working as a seasonal worker in agriculture or horticulture.
  • Labour-market testYour employer has first looked for an employee in the Netherlands and the EU/EEA member states.
  • Minimum salaryYour employer will pay the standard wage that applies under the collective labour agreement.
  • Nationality or qualifying statusThe permit is only required for seasonal workers from outside the EU, EEA or Switzerland.
  • Prior immigration or residence statusYou have not been in the Netherlands illegally in the 3 years before your application.
  • Work authorisation requirementThe permit is a single permit... IND must always ask UWV for a recommendation.
What you’ll show with your application

Paperwork you prepare — it does not rule you out.

  • Accommodation requirementYour employer arranges proper housing for you.
  • Passport or travel-document requirementYou have a valid passport or other travel document.
Also stated by the source
  • Purpose or legal basisUWV advice is mandatory; the employer must conduct EU/EEA recruitment, pay the collective wage and arrange proper housing.
Family

Who you can bring

— Not stated in the official source. The official page for this route does not address dependent-family rights, so we do not publish a claim either way.
Costs & timelines

What the source prices

Validity
1 proven from the official source.
  • Initial duration or stay ceilingfor no more than 24 weeks.
How it works

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FAQ

Straight answers

01Who qualifies for this route to Netherlands?
The official source states: Combined residence and work permit for non-EU seasonal work in Dutch agriculture or horticulture for no more than 24 weeks.
02How much money do I need?
The lowest published threshold is €2,337/mo (salary), from the official record.
03Do I need to show accommodation in Netherlands?
The official source states: Your employer arranges proper housing for you.

Every answer is quoted from the official ind.nl page for this route, last read 2026-07-27.

We checked 10 points against the official source; 10 are quoted on this page. The other 0 are either not addressed by the source or not yet backed by a quote — we would rather show you the edge of the record than fill it with a plausible guess.

See the 0 open points

Fees and processing time are not published in the official source for this route. We publish a number only when the official text states that number.

Not stated in the official source — the official source names no exclusion for this route.

The source

Where every quote comes from

Official government source ind.nlLast read 2026-07-27 Every quote on this page is from this Netherlands government page.
Compiled from official sources · pending independent re-check · Last checked 2026-07-27 · Our methodology
 · Compiled by António Mira · How we verify · Not legal advice — rules change; confirm with the official source before deciding.
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