Seasonal Worker

Your permanent or principal place of residence must be in a third country.

You will start the work in the area of

To carry out seasonal work you should be registered for short-term employment and obtain a short-term or long-term (D) visa.

You have to have a short-term employment contract with the employer before the submission of the application for registration of short-term employment or relevant job offer.

Your employment must be registered by the employer with the

The employer has to be registered in Estonia.

As a general rule your salary must ensure your subsistence.

You have to comply with the requisite qualifications, training, sate of health, work experience and the necessary professional skills and knowledge to assume the position.

Your accommodation in Estonia has to be ensured in an accommodation which complies with the relevant requirements.

for a maximum of 270 days within 365 consecutive days.

If the accommodation of a seasonal worker is organised by or through the employer, the cost of accommodation cannot be excessive or disproportionate compared to the one month's remuneration of the foreign national and the cost of accommodation cannot be deducted from the remuneration of the foreign national.

Registration of the short-term employment as a seasonal worker cannot be extended if the maximum period is reached. If you wish to stay and work in Estonia, you have to apply for a residence permit.

for a maximum of 270 days within 365 consecutive days.

If the accommodation of a seasonal worker is organised by or through the employer, the cost of accommodation cannot be excessive or disproportionate compared to the one month's remuneration of the foreign national and the cost of accommodation cannot be deducted from the remuneration of the foreign national.