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Australia Working Holiday for Chileans (2026)

Explore the Working Holiday visa for Chileans: requirements, English preparation and application steps for Australia.

Governments can change visa requirements at any time. Always check the official government pages before applying.

Australia at a glance

Minimum and maximum age: 18–30 yearsAt application. Check the deadline using Australian eastern time; avoid waiting until your birthday.Learn moreReferences: 1
Annual quota: 3,400Annual first-visa grant cap; program year 1 July–30 JuneAnnual quota, not remaining placesLearn moreReferences: 1 2
Application dates: July · be ready from the 1stCautious preparation plan. Confirm the cycle announcement and official time; this is not a guaranteed opening date.Learn moreReferences: 1 2
Language requirement: Functional EnglishAn accepted test or qualifying English-medium education can provide evidence. Check the accepted route and rules for your test date before paying.Learn moreReferences: 1 3
Length of stay: 12 monthsUp to 12 months from first entry. The deadline to enter is separate: check your grant notice before booking.Learn moreReferences: 1
Visa fee: AUD 840Base charge; other costs are reviewed separately.Learn moreReferences: 4 6
Initial funds: About AUD 5,000 + departure travelUsually about AUD5,000 for the initial stay, plus departure fare.Learn moreReferences: 1
Passport and citizenship: Chilean citizenship and valid Chilean passport.Learn moreReferences: 1

Guidance is reviewed periodically. Confirm current rules with the official authority; annual quotas do not show remaining places.

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Step 1

Check requirements and improve my English

Start by checking requirements and accepted English evidence. This comparison does not confirm that you meet all visa requirements.

Age when applying

18–30 years

At application. Check the deadline using Australian eastern time; avoid waiting until your birthday.

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Passport and citizenship

Chilean citizenship and valid Chilean passport.

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Do I need an English test?

Functional English

An accepted test or qualifying English-medium education can provide evidence. Check the accepted route and rules for your test date before paying.

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Education

Tertiary qualification or completed/accepted into third-year undergraduate university study.

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Health and character

Meet health and character requirements; evidence depends on the case.

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Other conditions

For this first visa, you must not have previously entered on a 462 or 417. Dependent children cannot accompany you. Australian government debts owed by you or family must be repaid or covered by a repayment arrangement. Past cancellations or refusals need individual review. You must acknowledge the Australian values statement. As a precaution, prepare the support letter described by the Chilean authority and confirm whether it applies to your case; the official sources differ.

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Study conditions: Study up to four months; no visa approval implied. Learn more

Language courses · commercial service

Prepare your language skills before travelling.

Through ViveCampus, you can get quotes for language courses with international-student discounts. Offers may vary by your country of origin and destination. Request a personalized quote to confirm available discounts and the final price. Booking a course does not guarantee a visa.

Step 2

Apply for the visa

Check official instructions before preparing and submitting an application. Follow the steps below and confirm the current instructions with the official authority.

Give yourself time to prepare

If official sources give different instructions, take a cautious approach to preparation while confirming what applies to your circumstances.

Dates: Have everything ready and start checking the portal from the earliest stated opening date. If closing deadlines differ, plan to apply before the earlier one. Submit when the portal accepts applications.
Local time: Check the time zone in the announcement: the date in Chile may differ. If no official opening time is given, avoid waiting until the last day.
Documents and budget: Prepare an additional document requested by an applicable official source, and allow room for funds and travel costs. Confirm unclear instructions before paying for services or flights.

These are preparation recommendations, not additional requirements. If instructions are incompatible or you cannot tell which applies, ask the authority before submitting.

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Annual quota

3,400

Annual first-visa grant cap; program year 1 July–30 June

References: 1 2

Application dates

July · be ready from the 1st

Cautious preparation plan. Confirm the cycle announcement and official time; this is not a guaranteed opening date.

References: 1 2

Visa fee

AUD 840

Base charge; other costs are reviewed separately.

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Location and residence

This point remains unconfirmed.

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How to apply

Apply from outside Australia and be outside when the application is decided. Use ImmiAccount, attach documents, pay and retain the reference number.

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Step 3

If my visa is approved

If you receive approval, read the notice and its conditions before planning your trip. This guide does not promise a visa.

Length of stay and first entry

12 months

Up to 12 months from first entry. The deadline to enter is separate: check your grant notice before booking.

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Step 4

Get ready for my trip

Plan your costs, documents and first days around your reviewed visa conditions.

My preparation checklist

Tick off what you have reviewed and use the links to return to anything still to do.

Tasks to organize your trip

Check the requirements in the official sourcesReview →

Confirm accepted education and English evidenceReview →

Plan my budget and review the funds guidanceReview →

Read the application instructions and check datesReview →

If granted a visa, read its conditions before bookingReview →

Plan my first days and keep the consular contacts handyReview →

A personal planning aid; ticking the list does not confirm visa eligibility. Your ticks are not saved or sent. Reloading this page starts the list again.

Funds and departure travel

About AUD 5,000 + departure travel

Usually about AUD5,000 for the initial stay, plus departure fare.

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Identity documents

Valid passport; attach identity and validity pages.

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Health insurance

Health insurance strongly recommended; check individual conditions.

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Step 5

Start my Working Holiday in Australia

Check work and study conditions before making commitments to an employer or school.

Work conditions

You can work during your permitted stay, subject to the visa conditions. The usual six-month limit applies to the same employer; exemptions or permission may apply.

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Study conditions

Study up to four months; no visa approval implied.

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Your first days in Australia

A starting point for planning, not a promise of a job or accommodation. Check your visa conditions before working or studying.

Give yourself time to settle in
Plan the route to your accommodation and keep the address available offline. Allow time to rest, get to know the area and adjust your budget to your actual expenses.
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Prepare for your job search
Update your CV in English and practise a short introduction about your experience. Read what each role asks for and prepare for interview questions. English expectations vary between jobs.
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Keep support contacts handy
Keep the consular contact for the area where you will stay, along with your accommodation details. If you will study, ask the school what arrival guidance it provides.
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If your plans change, review the costs, dates and relevant conditions before making new bookings.

Frequently asked questions

How long does a decision take?

Times vary by application. Check the official tool; we cannot promise a decision date.

Official tool

Once approved, when can I travel?

12 months

Up to 12 months from first entry. The deadline to enter is separate: check your grant notice before booking.

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What English level do I need for a job?

Each employer and role may have its own expectations. Visa evidence does not guarantee a job. Practising interviews and vocabulary for your field can help you prepare.

Must I buy a return ticket?

About AUD 5,000 + departure travel

Usually about AUD5,000 for the initial stay, plus departure fare.

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Is there a limit on working for the same employer?

You can work during your permitted stay, subject to the visa conditions. The usual six-month limit applies to the same employer; exemptions or permission may apply.

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Can I study English on this visa?

Study up to four months; no visa approval implied.

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Do I need an English test?

Functional English

An accepted test or qualifying English-medium education can provide evidence. Check the accepted route and rules for your test date before paying.

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Other destinations to research

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Useful contacts for your trip

Australian embassy and Chilean consulates

Keep the embassy details and the consular contact for the part of Australia where you will be staying. Before visiting, confirm contact details, opening hours and any appointment requirements on the official website.

Find your consular office

Choose the area where you will stay to find the Chilean contact listed in this directory. You do not need to enter an address.

Australian state or territory

Your selection is not saved or sent. Confirm coverage and services with the official office before arranging an appointment.

Australian Embassy in Chile

Av. Isidora Goyenechea 3621, Torre B, Level 13, Las Condes, Santiago, Chile.

Phone: +56 2 2550 3500

Email: consular.santiago@dfat.gov.au

Visa enquiries: The embassy’s general phone and consular email do not answer visa enquiries. The published phone contact for visas and immigration is +61 2 6196 0196. International call charges may apply.

Official contact · embassy · Official contact · DFAT

Consulate General of Chile in Sydney

Level 18, 44 Market Street, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia.

Phone: +61 2 9299 2533

Email: sydney@consulado.gob.cl

Area served in Australia: New South Wales, Queensland, Northern Territory and Norfolk Island.

Official contact

Consulate General of Chile in Melbourne

Level 13, 390 St Kilda Road, Melbourne VIC 3004, Australia.

Phone: +61 3 9866 4041

Email: melbourne@consulado.gob.cl

Area served in Australia: Victoria, South Australia, Western Australia and Tasmania, including Christmas Island and Cocos Islands.

Official contact

Consular Section of Chile in Canberra

10 Culgoa Circuit, O’Malley, ACT 2606, Australia.

Phone: +61 2 6286 4027

Email: canberra@consulado.gob.cl

Area served in Australia: Australian Capital Territory (ACT).

Official contact

This selection includes the main offices listed above. For other offices, honorary consulates and the services each office provides, consult Chile’s official directory. Contact details may change. Consulate directory

Official sources

References beside each fact lead to official sources. Information may change after its human review.

Australia Working Holiday for Chileans (2026)

Australia at a glance