Recognised Seasonal Employer Limited Visa
Who it's for: Workers with a job offer from a Recognised Seasonal Employer for short-term horticulture and viticulture work.
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
- Age limit: From 18
- Main fee: NZ$325
- Family can join: No
- Can lead to permanent residence: No
- Decision time: 4 days
Figures and costs
| Item | Amount | In your currency | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main fee | NZ$325 | — | immigration.govt.nzOfficial · 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
6 points recorded from official pages. Open a point to see the official wording.
Job offer neededYesOfficial wording
“have a job offer from a Recognised Seasonal Employer”
Age limitFrom 18Official wording
“be aged 18 or older”
Main feeNZ$325Official wording
“Cost From NZD $325”
Family can joinNoOfficial wording
“You cannot include your partner or dependent children in your visa application.”
Can lead to permanent residenceNoOfficial wording
“You cannot apply for any other kind of visa while you hold a Recognised Seasonal Employer Visa.”
Decision time4 daysOfficial wording
“Processing time 80% within 4 days”
We have not yet recorded: Study place needed; Minimum education; Work experience; Language; Money to show; Salary threshold; Occupation list. That does not mean there is no rule — confirm on the official page. Official page.
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