How to get a Chile Working Holiday Visa (for all nationalities)

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Chile’s Working Holiday Visa is an excellent option for young adults to explore and earn money in Chile. Participants can stay for up to 1 year, during which they can travel around Chile and take on temporary jobs to fund their experiences.

Eligible candidates are young adults between

• 18 and 35 years old from: Canada, Hungary, New Zealand, and Switzerland.
• 18 and 30 years old from: Australia, Austria, Colombia, Czech Republic, Denmark, France, Germany, Ireland, Japan, Luxembourg, Mexico, Peru, Poland, Portugal, South Korea, and Sweden.

Applicant eligibility:

• Hold a valid passport of an eligible country
• Be within the age limit (inclusive)
• Not have already been issued a WHV to Chile in the past
• Be in good health and of sound character
• Have enough savings to support yourself initially (varies by nationality, but usually close to the equivalent of US$3,000)

Program description and rules:

• WHV holders can stay for up to 1 year.
• The primary purpose of your trip should be for vacation, not work or studies.
• You may not work for the same employer for longer than 6 months.
• You are only allowed to study or take part in training courses if the course runs for less than 6 months.
• You cannot be accompanied by any dependents.
• Australians only: must demonstrate at least a basic level of Spanish qualified by the Chilean Consulate (source).

The full conditions and rules can be found on this official website. If you meet the criteria and also can commit to respecting the program’s rules, then keep reading to learn how to apply.