Visagradvisagrad

Agriculture

Agricultural / seasonal worker jobs in Europe

Seasonal agricultural work is one of the few routes into Europe built specifically around temporary, quota-based schemes rather than skilled-worker permits: Spain runs seasonal (GECCO) hiring and Italy allocates non-EU workers through the annual Decreto Flussi. These are time-limited contracts, honest about that up front.

Occupation
Agricultural / seasonal worker · ISCO-08 921 — Agricultural, forestry & fishery labourers
Regulated?
No — no licence required to practise
Qualification
No formal qualification usually required; physical fitness and a valid seasonal contract are the essentials.
Recognition
Not a regulated profession; no recognition needed.
Language
Basic Spanish or Italian for safety and coordination.
Experience
Entry-level; prior harvest experience helps but isn't essential.
Typical salary
Indicative only: seasonal agricultural pay follows sector agreements and is time-limited. Verify per contract.

By country

Spain

Moderate demand

Spain hires seasonal agricultural workers through managed collective (GECCO) schemes, especially for fruit harvests. These are temporary contracts, not a direct path to long-term residence on their own.

Typical work-permit route
Seasonal / managed collective hiring (GECCO) — temporary contract
Official shortage status
Documented shortage / listed — Some agricultural roles appear provincially; seasonal schemes run separately from the standard catalogue — verify the current programme.
Study in SpainWork in EuropeShortage occupations

Italy

Moderate demand

Italy allocates non-EU workers, including seasonal agriculture, through the annual Decreto Flussi quota. Numbers and windows are set each year and fill quickly.

Typical work-permit route
Decreto Flussi quota (seasonal / non-seasonal) — annual application window
Official shortage status
Not catalogue-listed for most provinces — Access is quota-based via the Decreto Flussi rather than a shortage catalogue; verify the current year's quota and dates.
Study in ItalyWork in EuropeShortage occupations

This is general information to help you get your bearings, not legal advice. Immigration rules, salary thresholds and shortage lists change often and every case is different, so for accurate details built around your situation, talk to a Visagrad specialist.

Windows like this don't stay open

The route exists. The hard part is being the one who actually walks it.

Shortage lists change quarter to quarter, quotas fill, and employers move on the candidates who are ready first. We don't hand you a form and wish you luck, we position your profile, time it right, and open the door before the window shifts. The people who make it are the ones who move now.

Connect to our specialist nowFree 30-minute call. Honest odds before you commit.

Free, No commitment, 30 minutes

Is this your route?
Let's check, honestly.

Start My Free Assessment

or skip the form, WhatsApp us instantly