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Visas: Seasonal Workers

Asked by Anna GelderdLabourHome OfficeTabled Answered 30 May 2025UIN 53794

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, whether she plans to extend the Seasonal Worker visa route beyond 6 months.

Answered by Seema Malhotra

The Seasonal Worker route is already available to growers throughout the full year but there are no plans to extend the maximum visa grant beyond the existing six months.

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