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Chilean Working Holiday Residence

A residence permit under bilateral agreements letting young people from partner countries travel and work in Chile.

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The specific age range, permit duration and quota for the Working Holiday programme vary by bilateral agreement and were not verified from a single official figure.

Important information

Immigration rules and fees can change. This information is for general guidance only and does not constitute legal advice. Always check the latest requirements on the official Chile government website before you apply.
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Official name
Residencia Temporal – Tratados Internacionales (Working Holiday)
Route type
Temporary residence under bilateral agreement
Who it is for
Young nationals of partner countries with a working-holiday agreement
Typical age range
Usually 18–30 years old at the time of application
Some agreements differ — e.g. South Korea extends to 34 and Canada to 35
Maximum stay
Typically up to one year
Exact duration is set by each bilateral agreement
Work rule during stay
You may not work more than 6 months with the same employer
Where to apply
At a Chilean Consulate General or consular section in your country (some agreements restrict it to specific consular missions)
Quota
Each agreement sets its own annual quota (for example, Australia's cap is 3,400 places)
Prior use
One-off programme — you cannot have previously held a Chilean Working Holiday visa

Who it is for

  • Young people from countries with a working-holiday agreement with Chile
  • Applicants who meet the age and eligibility limits set by their country's agreement

What you can do

  • Travel and work in Chile for the period allowed under the agreement

How to apply

  • Apply through SERMIG's digital procedures portal
  • Select the residence type 'Tratados Internacionales' and the 'Working Holiday' option
  • Confirm your country's specific age limits, quota and requirements

Requirements

  • Hold the nationality of a country that has a Working Holiday agreement with Chile (partner countries include Germany, Australia, Austria, Canada, Czech Republic, Denmark, France, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Japan, New Zealand, Portugal, South Korea, Sweden and Switzerland, among others)
  • Be within the age range set by your country's agreement (usually 18–30, higher for some — e.g. up to 34 for South Korea and 35 for Canada), measured at the time of application
  • Not be accompanied by dependent family members (unless they hold their own visa or permanent residence)
  • Hold a valid passport
  • Have a return air ticket, or prove sufficient funds to buy one
  • Hold accident and illness insurance covering hospitalisation and repatriation for the whole period of stay
  • Prove sufficient funds to support yourself in Chile, per the competent authorities' calculation
  • Provide a medical certificate confirming good health
  • Not have previously held this visa for Chile

Documents you may need

  • Valid passport
  • Return flight ticket or proof of funds to purchase one
  • Proof of accident and health insurance covering hospitalisation and repatriation for the full stay
  • Evidence of sufficient funds for your maintenance in Chile
  • Medical certificate confirming good health
  • A letter explaining your reasons for travelling to Chile (holiday, compatible with casual work for extra funds, not for essential support)
  • Country-specific extras where required — e.g. Australia asks for a legalised/apostilled higher-education qualification and functional Spanish assessed by the Consul

Frequently asked questions

  • Only nationals of countries that have signed a bilateral Working Holiday agreement with Chile — a list that includes Germany, Australia, Austria, Canada, Czech Republic, Denmark, France, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Japan, New Zealand, Portugal, South Korea, Sweden and Switzerland. Confirm the current list with your Chilean consulate.

Official sources

For the most accurate and up-to-date information, always refer to the official government sources.

Verified against official gov.uk sources · last reviewed 2026-08-21. Information only — not legal advice.

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