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Chile · Working holiday
- Age
- 18–30 years
Source for Age
The working holiday permission may be issued to Chilean citizens who meet the following requirements at the time of submitting the application: They are Chilean citizens and holders of a valid Chilean passport; They are aged between 18 and 30, both inclusive;
Embassy of Ireland, Santiago — https://api.ireland.ie/en/chile/santiago/services/visas/chile-working-holiday-agreement/Select the same information icon to close.
- Stay
- Up to 12 months
Source for Stay
Applicants are reminded that, upon obtaining a Working Holiday Permission, they will be authorized to stay in Ireland for a maximum period of twelve (12) months, non-renewable.
Embassy of Ireland, Santiago — https://api.ireland.ie/en/chile/santiago/services/visas/chile-working-holiday-agreement/Select the same information icon to close.
- Proof of funds
- EUR 1,500 with a return ticket
Source for Proof of funds
They have sufficient funds for their maintenance during the initial period of their stay; have a return ticket to their home country or sufficient funds to purchase such a ticket (€1,500 with ticket, €3,000 without).
Embassy of Ireland, Santiago — https://api.ireland.ie/en/chile/santiago/services/visas/chile-working-holiday-agreement/Select the same information icon to close.
- Proof of funds
- EUR 3,000 without a return ticket
Source for Proof of funds
They have sufficient funds for their maintenance during the initial period of their stay; have a return ticket to their home country or sufficient funds to purchase such a ticket (€1,500 with ticket, €3,000 without).
Embassy of Ireland, Santiago — https://api.ireland.ie/en/chile/santiago/services/visas/chile-working-holiday-agreement/Select the same information icon to close.
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- with a return ticket
Source for Proof of funds
They have sufficient funds for their maintenance during the initial period of their stay; have a return ticket to their home country or sufficient funds to purchase such a ticket (€1,500 with ticket, €3,000 without).
Embassy of Ireland, Santiago — https://api.ireland.ie/en/chile/santiago/services/visas/chile-working-holiday-agreement/Select the same information icon to close.
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Approx. USD 1,676
Daily reference rates dated 2026-10-30. European Central Bank
- without a return ticket
Source for Proof of funds
They have sufficient funds for their maintenance during the initial period of their stay; have a return ticket to their home country or sufficient funds to purchase such a ticket (€1,500 with ticket, €3,000 without).
Embassy of Ireland, Santiago — https://api.ireland.ie/en/chile/santiago/services/visas/chile-working-holiday-agreement/Select the same information icon to close.
CLP conversion unavailable
Approx. USD 3,352
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.
Questions answered by the official rules
Chile · Working holiday: How much money must I show?
EUR 1,500 with a return ticket. Verified on 2026-10-01 against Embassy of Ireland, Santiago. Source for Proof of funds Select the same information icon to close.They have sufficient funds for their maintenance during the initial period of their stay; have a return ticket to their home country or sufficient funds to purchase such a ticket (€1,500 with ticket, €3,000 without).
Embassy of Ireland, Santiago — https://api.ireland.ie/en/chile/santiago/services/visas/chile-working-holiday-agreement/
Chile · Working holiday: How long is the initial stay?
Up to 12 months. Verified on 2026-10-01 against Embassy of Ireland, Santiago. Source for Stay Select the same information icon to close.Applicants are reminded that, upon obtaining a Working Holiday Permission, they will be authorized to stay in Ireland for a maximum period of twelve (12) months, non-renewable.
Embassy of Ireland, Santiago — https://api.ireland.ie/en/chile/santiago/services/visas/chile-working-holiday-agreement/
Chile · Working holiday: What ages can apply?
18–30 years. Verified on 2026-10-01 against Embassy of Ireland, Santiago. Source for Age Select the same information icon to close.The working holiday permission may be issued to Chilean citizens who meet the following requirements at the time of submitting the application: They are Chilean citizens and holders of a valid Chilean passport; They are aged between 18 and 30, both inclusive;
Embassy of Ireland, Santiago — https://api.ireland.ie/en/chile/santiago/services/visas/chile-working-holiday-agreement/