Age
18–30. Check this at the application stage. Age alone does not establish eligibility; residence and previous participation also matter.
References: COMP-CL-JAPANESE-APPLICANTS-IN-CHILE
Japanese passport / Working Holiday
Working Holiday in Chile for Japanese citizens (2026)
Check the essential requirements, then follow the five stages to prepare your application and trip.
Governments can change visa requirements at any time. Always check the official government pages before applying.
Tokyo’s older page says consular filing, while current SERMIG guidance directs online applications from outside Chile. Confirm the Japanese filing route and documents before submitting.
Key facts at a glance
- Age
- 18–30Learn moreReferences: COMP-CL-JAPANESE-APPLICANTS-IN-CHILE
- Length of stay
- 1 year, with provision for a further 1-year extensionLearn moreReferences: COMP-CL-JAPANESE-APPLICANTS-IN-CHILE
- Initial funds
- Suggested initial support of about USD 700 per month plus return travelLearn moreReferences: JP-CL-TOKYO-18
- Visa fee
- To be confirmedLearn moreReferences: COMP-CL
- Annual quota
- To be confirmedLearn moreReferences: COMP-CL
- Application dates and timing
- To be confirmedLearn moreReferences: COMP-CL
- Language
- To be confirmedLearn moreReferences: COMP-CL
- Study
- Language and culture coursesLearn moreReferences: COMP-CL-JAPANESE-APPLICANTS-IN-CHILE
- Work
- Work incidental to the holidayLearn moreReferences: COMP-CL-JAPANESE-APPLICANTS-IN-CHILE
Japan →ChileWorking Holiday in Chile for Japanese citizens (2026)
Requirements, application steps and preparation before departure.
Step 1
Check requirements and language preparation
Length of stay
1 year, with provision for a further 1-year extension. This is the programme’s maximum. Read your actual permission for its end date; passport and insurance validity are separate checks.
References: COMP-CL-JAPANESE-APPLICANTS-IN-CHILE
Initial funds
Tokyo describes an approximate suggested amount, not the total trip budget or a precise universal threshold.
References: JP-CL-TOKYO-18
Visa fee
Not established in this research. This does not mean there is no requirement. Confirm with the issuing authority before booking or applying.
References: COMP-CL
Annual quota
Not established in this research. This does not mean there is no requirement. Confirm with the issuing authority before booking or applying.
References: COMP-CL
Application dates and timing
Not established in this research. This does not mean there is no requirement. Confirm with the issuing authority before booking or applying.
References: COMP-CL
Language
Not established in this research. This does not mean there is no requirement. Confirm with the issuing authority before booking or applying.
References: COMP-CL
Explore language courses →Passport
Valid at least 1 year when applying
References: JP-CL-SERMIG-18
Insurance
Medical and accident insurance including hospitalisation and repatriation. An ordinary travel policy may not include every required item. Check exclusions, work-related cover and the start and end dates with the insurer.
References: COMP-CL-JAPANESE-APPLICANTS-IN-CHILE
Documents and participation
General instructions set a 60-day issue limit for criminal certificates and require foreign-document authentication and necessary translations unless exempted by the agreement.
References: JP-CL-SERMIG-18
Step 2
Apply through the official route
- Check Japan residence, first participation and ages 18–30 when applying.
- Clarify the route difference with SERMIG and Tokyo and obtain current Japanese document instructions.
- From outside Chile, select Tratados Internacionales and Working Holiday in SERMIG and submit the instructed evidence.
- After approval, check the entry deadline and arrival formalities before travel.
Step 3
Read your approval and entry conditions
Read the entire approval notice: identity, dates, entry deadline and conditions. Keep it available offline. Do not assume the visa starts on your preferred date.
Step 4
Get ready for the trip
Budget return travel separately and check hospital and death-repatriation cover. Confirm translation, authentication and issue limits before obtaining Japanese documents.
- Passport, visa and requested evidence accessible offline.
- Initial funds, insurance and departure costs checked separately.
- First accommodation and airport transport arranged.
Step 5
Start your Working Holiday
Carry the approval and check residence formalities and identification with SERMIG. A provision for extension does not extend permission automatically.
Work
The principal purpose is a holiday; work supplements travel funds. Check the approval and official guidance for occupation and employment-duration restrictions.
Study
Language and culture courses
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Explore language courses →Language courses · commercial service
Plan a language course for your trip.
Through ViveCampus you can request language-course quotes with international-student discounts. Offers may vary by your country of origin and destination. A personalized quote confirms available discounts and the final price. Booking a course does not guarantee a visa.
Language and culture courses
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Frequently asked questions
Should I file directly at the Tokyo consulate?
Tokyo’s older page says consular filing, while current SERMIG guidance directs online applications from outside Chile. Confirm the Japanese filing route and documents before submitting.
References: JP-CL-SERMIG-18 JP-CL-TOKYO-18
Explore language courses →Is USD 700 the total minimum budget?
The embassy suggests about USD 700 monthly for initial support. Return travel and the full trip budget are separate.
References: JP-CL-TOKYO-18
How much passport validity is required?
SERMIG’s outside-country instructions require at least 1 year when applying.
References: JP-CL-SERMIG-18
Can I use an old criminal certificate?
General guidance specifies issue within 60 days. Check any treaty exemption and authentication and translation requirements.
References: JP-CL-SERMIG-18
Is the additional year automatic?
Tokyo describes 1 year plus a further 1-year extension provision; confirm the current extension application and conditions separately.
References: JP-CL-TOKYO-18
Can I take language courses?
The embassy describes language and similar cultural courses within the permitted stay.
References: JP-CL-TOKYO-18
Official sources
Source check dates are listed individually below. Rules may change after a check; always confirm current requirements with the official government authority.
2026-10-16 · Governments can change visa requirements at any time. Always check the official government pages before applying.
COMP-CL · Chile - JP passport guidance
Read the official instructions ↗2026-10-16 · Governments can change visa requirements at any time. Always check the official government pages before applying.
COMP-CL-JAPANESE-APPLICANTS-IN-CHILE · Chile - Japanese applicants in Chile
Read the official instructions ↗2026-10-18 · Governments can change visa requirements at any time. Always check the official government pages before applying.
JP-CL-SERMIG-18 · Chile: international-agreement residence permits
Read the official instructions ↗2026-10-18 · Governments can change visa requirements at any time. Always check the official government pages before applying.