Frequently Asked Questions — Employers
Find answers to common questions about hiring and managing seasonal workers.
Yes. In Norway, recruitment is permitted for agriculture and forestry under UDI seasonal permit rules. In Germany, recruitment from non-EU countries is managed via bilateral placement agreements between the Federal Employment Agency (BA) and the partner country's labor ministry.
In Norway, workers must be paid according to the collective agreement (Tariffavtale) for agriculture, which sets specific hourly rates. In Germany, the statutory national minimum wage (Mindestlohn) applies to all seasonal workers regardless of origin.
In Norway, a seasonal permit is granted for a maximum of 6 months within a 12-month period. In Germany, seasonal employment is generally limited to 90 days per year to qualify for social security exemptions.
The end-to-end process typically takes 2 to 4 months. In Norway: Once the worker provides biometrics at VFS Global (Bangkok/Hanoi), UDI's standard processing time for seasonal work is approximately 4 to 8 weeks. However, during peak harvest preparation, wait times can increase. In Germany: The process usually takes 8 to 12 weeks. This includes the time for the Federal Employment Agency (BA) to approve the labor request and the German Embassy to issue the visa. Recommendation: Employers should finalize recruitment and start the digital application at least 3 to 4 months before the intended start date to ensure the worker arrives on time.
Our agency operates on an employer-based recruitment model to ensure compliance with International Labour Organization (ILO) standards. We do not charge recruitment fees to employees. Instead, we charge employers a fixed service fee per employee, which covers recruitment, automated visa processing, and document management. This fee is typically paid in two installments: a deposit upon signing the employment contract and the remaining balance after visa approval. In the extremely unlikely event that an employee is unable to travel for any reason, the amount paid will be refunded.
The dashboard features a live Logistics Tracker. Once our admin staff confirms the flight details, you will see the arrival time and flight number in your portal. You will also receive a notification 24 hours before they land.
Yes. You can rate workers at the end of the season. Our system prioritizes "Repeater" invitations for workers you have rated highly, making the visa process much faster in subsequent years.
Most of the workers come from rural areas of Indonesia, Thailand, and Vietnam and have experience in agriculture, primarily rice farming. Some may work in factories, but all are accustomed to hard physical labor.
While the minimum age in countries like Germany and Norway is 18, most employees are between 25 and 55 years old. However, some may be older, as Asian workers are known to be very resilient even close to retirement.
That's where we come in. We're addressing the situation, which may stem from language barriers, but we'll find a solution.