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

Working holiday

The Working holiday rules for Uruguay passport holders in Germany list a stay of up to 12 months. Verified against German Federal Foreign Office on 2026-10-01.

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 Office

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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 Office

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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 Amt

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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.
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What is the application fee?

EUR 75. Verified on 2026-10-01 against German Federal Foreign Office.

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 Amt

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How long is the initial stay?

Up to 12 months. Verified on 2026-10-01 against German Federal Foreign Office.

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 Office

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How do I apply?

At the embassy. Verified on 2026-10-01 against German Federal Foreign Office.

Source for How to apply

Nationals of Argentina, Chile and Uruguay may apply for the residence permit at any German mission abroad.
German Federal Foreign Office — What exactly is the Working Holiday programme? - Federal Foreign Office

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What ages can apply?

18–30 years. Verified on 2026-10-01 against German Federal Foreign Office.

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 Office

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Last change on October 2, 2026

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