Understand the conditions.
Prepare for work.
You can follow the steps: compare options, calculate costs and prepare your application. Start with your country.
Svoi is a guide, not an employer. Here you can prepare to apply; the operator makes the recruitment decision.
1. Choose your country
Check which application routes are described for your country. Verify the recruitment date and conditions before applying.
2. Prepare to apply
Recruitment closed? Open the guide for the next season : check what is known and what you can prepare now. Preparation does not guarantee a place.
3. Keep what you earn
Understand how pay is calculated, deductions and accommodation conditions. If there is a problem, start with the guidance and the available help contacts.
Answers to common questions
We answer the main questions
Which operator will take calls from my country?
Conditions for Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan and Tajikistan
What farms are there in England?
Photos, conditions and descriptions of farms
How much will I earn per season?
Fair pay: £12.71 per hour, expenses, what’s left
How do I check a job offer?
See how to check an employer and documents.
When does recruitment open?
The application deadlines for all 6 operators are for the 2026/2027 season.
I want to study, not work on a farm.
Student visa: UCAS, scholarships, working 20 hours/week
I have a profession — what about Skilled Worker?
Requirements for the profession, salary, and employer
I am already in England — what should I do first?
SIM card, bank, NI Number, GP — first-week checklist
Operators: conditions and applications
Open the operator’s page: compare the terms, check the source and application process for your country.
View farms: photos and conditions
Farms in England – what are they really like?
The catalog includes descriptions of farms, terms and conditions, operators, and photos. Compare options and clarify the details of your accommodation before you travel.
Woodfields Fruit Ltd
Herefordshire · raspberries, blueberries, apples, potatoes
Place UK
Norfolk · strawberries, raspberries, cherries, blackberries
Great Cheveney Farm Ltd
Kent · apples, orchards
Other routes and life in the UK
8 areas of life in the UK
Choose the hub that matches your situation. Each hub includes step-by-step guides, calculators, and checklists. You can figure things out on your own, and if needed, find qualified help.
Farm
Seasonal work · operators · visa · earnings calculation · tax overpayment refund
Open →Studying
UCAS · personal statement · student visa · Graduate Route 2027
Open →Skilled Worker
Work visa, sponsor check, scam protection, ILR after 5 years
Open →Taxes
Calculators · self-assessment · refund · protection from refund agents
Open →Life in the UK
eVisa · banks · SIM cards · NI Number · GP · council tax
Open →eVisa
Digital status · share code · UKVI recovery · travel
Open →Lawyers (IAA)
How to find an adviser and check their registration
Open →Money and transfers
Wise · Paysend · Humo · banks · mortgage · credit history
Open →Open reference numbers
Reference figures: check the conditions before making a decision.
Open the source or detailed breakdown: the conditions depend on your situation. Key updates to the main page – September 29, 2026.
* FSCS protection: for one eligible depositor in one authorised institution. Check whether your product is covered.
- Minimum wage 21+£12.71 per hour
- Skilled Worker: threshold and exceptionsConditions →
- Seasonal recruitmentCheck the conditions →
- Standard Personal Allowance£12,570 — conditions
- Self Assessment online: deadlineUsually 31 January
- Tax overpayment refundCheck calculation →
- FSCS bank protectionUp to £120,000*
- Council Tax Band DCheck by address →
- Wise/Paysend money transfersComparison →
- NHS prescriptionCosts and benefits →
- Threat to life999
- Emergency medical care111
Communications, banking, and other matters after arrival
Already in the UK — which services to choose
Comparisons and guides for the services you need in the first month after arrival.
10 Frequently Asked Questions
Choose a question. The answer includes the next step, detailed guidance and the source.
How much do people really earn on a farm in a season?
Calculate your hourly pay, then subtract tax, accommodation, travel, and everyday expenses. The final amount depends on the contract and your actual work; a promised “take-home” sum alone is not enough.
Understanding your salary and expenses →What documents are needed for a Seasonal Worker Visa?
You will need a valid passport or another document that proves your identity and nationality, the CoS sponsorship reference number, and usually proof of funds. There is an exception if your sponsor is covering your living expenses. For documents not in English or Welsh, a certified translation is usually required; the exception is your passport.
See the preparation process. →What should I do if my passport is being held?
If you cannot get your document back, find a safe way to seek help. If it is safe to do so, note who took your passport and when. On the Fair Work Agency page, you can choose a channel to report workplace issues.
Open rights and support contacts →What is an eVisa and a share code?
eVisa is an electronic record of your immigration status. You can check your status and obtain a share code to verify it with another party through the gov.uk service. Do not share your account password.
Open the eVisa guidance →Can you start work without an NI Number?
Yes, if you can confirm your right to work in the UK. A National Insurance Number is your number in the social security and tax system. First, check whether it has already been assigned to you; if necessary, apply through GOV.UK.
Figure out your NI Number →How do I choose an account if I don’t have proof of a UK address?
Requirements depend on the provider and the type of account. Before applying, check the accepted documents, fees, and how your money is protected. Not every financial service offers the same protection as a bank deposit.
Compare account requirements →How do I compare transfers to Uzbekistan or Kazakhstan?
Compare the amount the recipient will receive after all fees and currency exchange. Check the availability of the desired destination, the method of receipt, and the time it takes for the transfer to be confirmed. No single service is the best for every amount and every destination.
Compare transfer methods →Who should pay Council Tax?
Responsibility depends on the type of housing, the composition of the occupants, and the applicable rules. Sometimes the landlord pays, sometimes the occupant does. Check your specific situation and any possible discounts; there is no single national total amount.
Dealing with Council Tax →How do I register with a GP?
In England, registering with a GP is free. Find a practice and see what registration options are available. You do not need to prove your address, identity, or immigration status to register. Check the rules for other parts of the UK separately.
Open the registration guide →How do I prepare for applying through UCAS?
Start by choosing your course and checking the requirements and deadline for your intake. Deadlines vary: check the course page and UCAS calendar before preparing your application.
View the application steps →Advertisement: partner services and alternatives
Paid services: compare before you choose.
Other situations: Ukraine and asylum
Corrections from 29.09.2026: deposit protection, GP registration and NI Number clarified; unconfirmed promises about deadlines and partner service costs removed. Please check the conditions using the links to the original sources.
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