Seasonal Workers
Who it's for: Seasonal workers and harvest helpers in tourism and agriculture or forestry, under quotas the employer applies for.
Information, not immigration advice. This page summarises what the government publishes. Confirm every figure on the official page before you pay or apply.
Last checked 3 Nov 2026
Requirements at a glance
- Job offer needed: Yes
- Main fee: €195
- Family can join: No
- Can lead to permanent residence: No
Figures and costs
| Item | Amount | In your currency | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main fee | €195 | — | migration.gv.atOfficial · 3 Nov 2026 |
Figures marked check could not be confirmed on a live official page, or come from a secondary source.
What the official pages say
4 points recorded from official pages. Open a point to see the official wording.
Job offer neededYesOfficial wording
“Your employer applies for the quota permit (Kontingentbewilligung) for you as a seasonal worker”
Main fee€195Official wording
“category D visas: € 195”
Family can joinNoOfficial wording
“As a seasonal worker, you are not entitled to permanent settlement and family reunification.”
Can lead to permanent residenceNoOfficial wording
“As a seasonal worker, you are not entitled to permanent settlement and family reunification.”
We have not yet recorded: Study place needed; Minimum education; Work experience; Language; Age limit; Money to show; Salary threshold; Decision time; Occupation list. That does not mean there is no rule — confirm on the official page. Official page.
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