To successfully apply for a seasonal work visa in Mediterranean EU countries, you must upload specific documentation. Below is a comprehensive list, based on EU-wide rules and country-specific practices.

1. Mandatory Documents for EU Seasonal Work Visa

Per EU regulation (Directive 2014/36/EU), all applications for seasonal work authorization must include:

A valid passport or travel document with sufficient validity beyond your intended stay.
Health insurance covering medical needs (and repatriation) during your stay.
A written contract or formal job offer: specifies job location, duration, salary, working hours, and paid leave.
Proof of adequate accommodation during your employment period.
European Union

2. Country-Specific Document Examples

Portugal

Passport (valid for ≥6 months beyond stay)
Visa application form
Passport-sized photos
Proof of legal residence (if not applying from home country)
Criminal record certificate
Travel insurance
Return travel evidence (ticket or funds)
Proof of accommodation
Employment contract/job offer
Job registration (with IEFP)
Job duration confirmation
Evidence of relevant qualifications
Employer’s declaration of conditions and lodging
Proof of financial means for initial stay
Wanderlust

Czech Republic

Passport
Long-stay visa application form (noting “Seasonal Employment”)
Two biometric photos
Biometric data (fingerprints)
Employment permit or application reference number issued by Czech Labor Office
Accommodation document (must meet health and space standards; disclosure of rental cost)
Criminal record extract
Application fee
Travel medical insurance (upon approval)
Translations into Czech and apostille/legalization for public documents
Originals or certified copies as required
Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Spain

Completed national visa application form
Recent passport-style color photo
Valid passport with two blank pages, valid for at least 4 months beyond job duration
Initial residence & work permit signed by employer
Stamped work contract
Criminal record certificate (past 5 years), legalized/apostilled and officially translated
Medical certificate confirming no public health hazards, legalized and translated
Proof of residence in consular district
Visa fee payment (approx. €80; vary by reciprocity)
Ministry of Foreign Affairs

3. General Requirements Across Multiple Countries

Based on broader visa guidance, these documents are often required across EU countries:

Completed visa application form
Valid passport
Passport-size photographs
Police clearance certificate (5–10 years, depending on country)
Employment contract or job offer
Proof of accommodation
Health insurance
Proof of professional qualifications
And, in some cases:
- Proof of returning means (return ticket or financial capability)
- Language proficiency, if required
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4. Document Preparation & Submission Tips

Translations: All documents not in the host country’s language must be officially translated and, when required, apostilled or legalized.
Certifications: Submit originals when specified; otherwise, certified copies are acceptable.
Organization: Arrange documents according to a checklist. Incomplete applications are often rejected.
Ministry of Foreign Affairs

5. Quick Reference Table

Document Type	Why It’s Needed
Passport	Identity, valid through employment
Visa Application Form	Completes your official application
Photos	Meets biometric requirements
Job Offer/Contract	Confirms terms of employment, salary, and duration
Employment Authorization	Proves legal eligibility to work in specific countries
Criminal Record	Demonstrates trustworthiness and clean history
Insurance	Covers health and emergencies
Accommodation Proof	Ensures safe, adequate housing
Medical Certificate	Verifies fitness for work in some countries
Qualifications	Shows you're suited for the job
Translations & Legalization	Ensures documents are accepted by immigration authorities

Summary

To apply successfully:

Upload essential documents (passport, contract, insurance, accommodation proof).
Provide country-specific items (e.g., biometric data, criminal record, translations).
Translate and legalize/apostille as required.
Arrange documents clearly to avoid delays or rejection.