Chile•South AmericaWorking Holiday Visa (Visa de Vacaciones Laborales)
At a Glance
Processing Time
14-28 days
Application Fee
Free
Stay Duration
12 months
Renewable
Varies
Job Offer
Not Required
Dependents
Not Specified
PR Pathway
No
This visa does not offer a direct route to permanent residency.Remote Work
Not Required
Overview
Youth mobility program for young adults (18-35) from eligible countries including Australia, Canada, New Zealand, and 17 other nations with bilateral agreements. Allows work and travel for 12 months.
The Working Holiday Visa is a youth mobility program available to citizens of 25+ countries with bilateral agreements with Chile. Eligible countries include Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Germany, Austria, Korea, Denmark, France, Hungary, Ireland, Iceland, Japan, Luxembourg, Poland, Portugal, Czech Republic, Sweden, Switzerland, and others.
Young adults can work and travel for 12 months with no specific job requirement.
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Requirements
Personal
Passport Validity
12 months months
Eligible Nationalities
This visa is available to citizens of: DE, AU, AT, CA, KR, DK, FR, HU, IE, IS, JP, LU, NZ, PL, PT, CZ, SE, CH, CO, MX, PE
Documentation
Applicant Documents
Valid passport
Current passport from eligible country, 12+ months validity
Proof of funds
Bank statement or proof of USD 3,000+ available funds
Health insurance
Travel health insurance valid for 12-month stay in Chile
Passport photos
Recent biometric photographs
Return ticket or funds
Return ticket or proof of funds to purchase return flight
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Advantages
- Work and travel freedom
- No employer sponsorship required
- 12-month duration
- Can transition to other visa types
- Age 18-35 eligible
Considerations
- Age-restricted (18-35)
- Limited to eligible countries
- No pathway to permanent residency
- One-time program per person
- Must enter within 90 days of authorization
Application Process
Check eligibility
Verify country is on list of eligible nations with bilateral agreements
Gather documents
Prepare passport, proof of funds, health insurance
Apply at consulate
Submit application at Chilean consulate in home country
Interview
Attend interview at consulate if required
Receive authorization letter
Get certification letter granting working holiday visa
Enter Chile
Enter within 90 days of letter issuance, must stay valid for 12 months
Application Forms
Working Holiday Visa Application
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