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Argentina · Working holiday
- Age
- 18–30 years
Source for Age
Applications may be submitted by young people between the ages of 18 and 30 (with the exception of citizens of the Republic of Korea, who may be up to 34 years old).
German Federal Foreign Office — What exactly is the Working Holiday programme? - Federal Foreign OfficeSelect the same information icon to close.
- Stay
- Up to 12 months
Source for Stay
The programmes are meant to allow insight into the culture and everyday life in the other country, and they enable stays of up to twelve months.
German Federal Foreign Office — What exactly is the Working Holiday programme? - Federal Foreign OfficeSelect the same information icon to close.
- Application fee
- EUR 75
Source for Application fee
Junto con la presentación de la solicitud se deberá abonar en efectivo y en Pesos Argentinos un arancel que actualmente asciende a 75,- Euros . Se aplicará el tipo de cambio vigente en la Oficina de Pagos de la Embajada.
German Federal Foreign Office — Working Holiday en Alemania - Ministerio Federal de Relaciones ExterioresSelect the same information icon to close.
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Listed visa fees · approximate conversion
- Visa application fee
Source for Application fee
Junto con la presentación de la solicitud se deberá abonar en efectivo y en Pesos Argentinos un arancel que actualmente asciende a 75,- Euros . Se aplicará el tipo de cambio vigente en la Oficina de Pagos de la Embajada.
German Federal Foreign Office — Working Holiday en Alemania - Ministerio Federal de Relaciones ExterioresSelect the same information icon to close.
Approx. ARS 128,316
Approx. USD 84
Daily reference rates dated 2026-10-30. Central Bank of Argentina (BCRA)
Daily reference rates dated 2026-10-30. European Central Bank
Amounts rounded up to whole currency units. Banks and payment providers may use different rates and add charges.
Chile · Working holiday
- Age
- 18–30 years
Source for Age
Applications may be submitted by young people between the ages of 18 and 30 (with the exception of citizens of the Republic of Korea, who may be up to 34 years old).
German Federal Foreign Office — What exactly is the Working Holiday programme? - Federal Foreign OfficeSelect the same information icon to close.
- Stay
- Up to 12 months
Source for Stay
The programmes are meant to allow insight into the culture and everyday life in the other country, and they enable stays of up to twelve months.
German Federal Foreign Office — What exactly is the Working Holiday programme? - Federal Foreign OfficeSelect the same information icon to close.
- Application fee
- EUR 75
Source for Application fee
Arancel 75 euros, a pagar en efectivo en pesos chilenos (por favor el monto exacto) o con tarjeta de crédito (VISA/Mastercard, NO débito) en el momento de la solicitud.
German Federal Foreign Office — Visa para Programa Working Holiday - Ministerio Federal de Relaciones ExterioresSelect the same information icon to close.
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Open budget calculatorConvert the listed visa fees and add your own insurance, flight and first-month estimates. This is a planning estimate, not a price quote.
Listed visa fees · approximate conversion
- Visa application fee
Source for Application fee
Arancel 75 euros, a pagar en efectivo en pesos chilenos (por favor el monto exacto) o con tarjeta de crédito (VISA/Mastercard, NO débito) en el momento de la solicitud.
German Federal Foreign Office — Visa para Programa Working Holiday - Ministerio Federal de Relaciones ExterioresSelect the same information icon to close.
CLP conversion unavailable
Approx. USD 84
Daily reference rates dated 2026-10-30. European Central Bank
A verified fee or a recent exchange rate is not available yet.
Amounts rounded up to whole currency units. Banks and payment providers may use different rates and add charges.
Uruguay · Working holiday
- Age
- 18–30 years
Source for Age
Applications may be submitted by young people between the ages of 18 and 30 (with the exception of citizens of the Republic of Korea, who may be up to 34 years old).
German Federal Foreign Office — What exactly is the Working Holiday programme? - Federal Foreign OfficeSelect the same information icon to close.
- Stay
- Up to 12 months
Source for Stay
The programmes are meant to allow insight into the culture and everyday life in the other country, and they enable stays of up to twelve months.
German Federal Foreign Office — What exactly is the Working Holiday programme? - Federal Foreign OfficeSelect the same information icon to close.
- Application fee
- EUR 75
Source for Application fee
Für die Beantragung des Visums ist am Tag der Antragstellung eine Gebühr i. H. v. derzeit 75 €, zahlbar nur in uruguayischen Pesos in bar zum jeweils gültigen Zahlstellenkurs der Botschaft, zu zahlen.
German Federal Foreign Office — Merkblatt zur Beantragung eines Visums zum Zwecke der Teilnahme am Working Holiday Programm - Auswärtiges AmtSelect the same information icon to close.
Plan your budget
Open budget calculatorConvert the listed visa fees and add your own insurance, flight and first-month estimates. This is a planning estimate, not a price quote.
Listed visa fees · approximate conversion
- Visa application fee
Source for Application fee
Für die Beantragung des Visums ist am Tag der Antragstellung eine Gebühr i. H. v. derzeit 75 €, zahlbar nur in uruguayischen Pesos in bar zum jeweils gültigen Zahlstellenkurs der Botschaft, zu zahlen.
German Federal Foreign Office — Merkblatt zur Beantragung eines Visums zum Zwecke der Teilnahme am Working Holiday Programm - Auswärtiges AmtSelect the same information icon to close.
UYU conversion unavailable
Approx. USD 84
Daily reference rates dated 2026-10-30. European Central Bank
A verified fee or a recent exchange rate is not available yet.
Amounts rounded up to whole currency units. Banks and payment providers may use different rates and add charges.
Questions answered by the official rules
Argentina · Working holiday: How long is the initial stay?
Up to 12 months. Verified on 2026-10-01 against German Federal Foreign Office. Source for Stay Select the same information icon to close.The programmes are meant to allow insight into the culture and everyday life in the other country, and they enable stays of up to twelve months.
German Federal Foreign Office — What exactly is the Working Holiday programme? - Federal Foreign Office
Argentina · Working holiday: What is the application fee?
EUR 75. Verified on 2026-10-01 against German Federal Foreign Office. Source for Application fee Select the same information icon to close.Junto con la presentación de la solicitud se deberá abonar en efectivo y en Pesos Argentinos un arancel que actualmente asciende a 75,- Euros . Se aplicará el tipo de cambio vigente en la Oficina de Pagos de la Embajada.
German Federal Foreign Office — Working Holiday en Alemania - Ministerio Federal de Relaciones Exteriores
Argentina · Working holiday: What ages can apply?
18–30 years. Verified on 2026-10-01 against German Federal Foreign Office. Source for Age Select the same information icon to close.Applications may be submitted by young people between the ages of 18 and 30 (with the exception of citizens of the Republic of Korea, who may be up to 34 years old).
German Federal Foreign Office — What exactly is the Working Holiday programme? - Federal Foreign Office
Chile · Working holiday: How long is the initial stay?
Up to 12 months. Verified on 2026-10-01 against German Federal Foreign Office. Source for Stay Select the same information icon to close.The programmes are meant to allow insight into the culture and everyday life in the other country, and they enable stays of up to twelve months.
German Federal Foreign Office — What exactly is the Working Holiday programme? - Federal Foreign Office
Chile · Working holiday: What is the application fee?
EUR 75. Verified on 2026-10-01 against German Federal Foreign Office. Source for Application fee Select the same information icon to close.Arancel 75 euros, a pagar en efectivo en pesos chilenos (por favor el monto exacto) o con tarjeta de crédito (VISA/Mastercard, NO débito) en el momento de la solicitud.
German Federal Foreign Office — Visa para Programa Working Holiday - Ministerio Federal de Relaciones Exteriores
Chile · Working holiday: What ages can apply?
18–30 years. Verified on 2026-10-01 against German Federal Foreign Office. Source for Age Select the same information icon to close.Applications may be submitted by young people between the ages of 18 and 30 (with the exception of citizens of the Republic of Korea, who may be up to 34 years old).
German Federal Foreign Office — What exactly is the Working Holiday programme? - Federal Foreign Office
Uruguay · Working holiday: What is the application fee?
EUR 75. Verified on 2026-10-01 against German Federal Foreign Office. Source for Application fee Select the same information icon to close.Für die Beantragung des Visums ist am Tag der Antragstellung eine Gebühr i. H. v. derzeit 75 €, zahlbar nur in uruguayischen Pesos in bar zum jeweils gültigen Zahlstellenkurs der Botschaft, zu zahlen.
German Federal Foreign Office — Merkblatt zur Beantragung eines Visums zum Zwecke der Teilnahme am Working Holiday Programm - Auswärtiges Amt
Uruguay · Working holiday: How long is the initial stay?
Up to 12 months. Verified on 2026-10-01 against German Federal Foreign Office. Source for Stay Select the same information icon to close.The programmes are meant to allow insight into the culture and everyday life in the other country, and they enable stays of up to twelve months.
German Federal Foreign Office — What exactly is the Working Holiday programme? - Federal Foreign Office
Official sources
- German Federal Foreign Office — What exactly is the Working Holiday programme? - Federal Foreign Office
- German Federal Foreign Office — Working Holiday en Alemania - Ministerio Federal de Relaciones Exteriores
- German Federal Foreign Office — Visa para Programa Working Holiday - Ministerio Federal de Relaciones Exteriores
- German Federal Foreign Office — Merkblatt zur Beantragung eines Visums zum Zwecke der Teilnahme am Working Holiday Programm - Auswärtiges Amt