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Working Holiday France for Uruguayans (2026): requirements, quota and status

Working holiday

The Working holiday rules for Uruguay passport holders in France list a stay of up to 12 months. Verified against Embassy of France in Uruguay on 2026-10-01.

Minimum age
18 years when applying

Source for Minimum age

tener entre 18 y 30 años cumplidos al presentar la solicitud (*)
Embassy of France in Uruguay — Programa vacaciones y trabajo (work and holiday visa) | Francia en Uruguay

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Stay
Up to 12 months

Source for Stay

Los titulares de una visa vacaciones y trabajo podrán permanecer en Francia por una duración máxima de un año, sin necesidad de validar su visa.
Embassy of France in Uruguay — Programa vacaciones y trabajo (work and holiday visa) | Francia en Uruguay

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Application fee
EUR 99

Source for Application fee

El importe que se debe abonar asciende a 99 €; se debe abonar en pesos uruguayos y en efectivo en el momento de la solicitud.
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Questions answered by the official rules

How long is the initial stay?

Up to 12 months. Verified on 2026-10-01 against Embassy of France in Uruguay.

Source for Stay

Los titulares de una visa vacaciones y trabajo podrán permanecer en Francia por una duración máxima de un año, sin necesidad de validar su visa.
Embassy of France in Uruguay — Programa vacaciones y trabajo (work and holiday visa) | Francia en Uruguay

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What is the application fee?

EUR 99. Verified on 2026-10-01 against Embassy of France in Uruguay.

Source for Application fee

El importe que se debe abonar asciende a 99 €; se debe abonar en pesos uruguayos y en efectivo en el momento de la solicitud.
Embassy of France in Uruguay — Programa vacaciones y trabajo (work and holiday visa) | Francia en Uruguay

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What is the minimum age and when is it assessed?

18 years when applying. Verified on 2026-10-01 against Embassy of France in Uruguay.

Source for Minimum age

tener entre 18 y 30 años cumplidos al presentar la solicitud (*)
Embassy of France in Uruguay — Programa vacaciones y trabajo (work and holiday visa) | Francia en Uruguay

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Last change on October 1, 2026

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    • Verified evidence added: Minimum age
    • Verified evidence added: Application fee
    • Verified evidence added: Initial stay
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