Age
The documented application age is 18–30 inclusive. All other conditions still apply.
References: AT-BMEIA
Austrian passport / Working Holiday
Chile Working Holiday for Austrian citizens (2026)
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Governments can change visa requirements at any time. Always check the official government pages before applying.
Confirm agreement-specific documents before submitting to SERMIG.
Key facts at a glance
- Age
- 18–30Learn moreReferences: AT-BMEIA
- Length of stay
- Up to 12 monthsLearn moreReferences: AT-BMEIA
- Initial funds
- To be confirmedLearn moreReferences: AT-BMEIA
- Visa fee
- To be confirmedLearn moreReferences: CL-PROCEDURE-20261018
- Annual quota
- To be confirmedLearn moreReferences: CL-PROCEDURE-20261018
- Application dates and timing
- To be confirmedLearn moreReferences: CL-PROCEDURE-20261018
- Language
- To be confirmedLearn moreReferences: CL-PROCEDURE-20261018
- Study
- To be confirmedLearn moreReferences: CL-PROCEDURE-20261018
- Work
- To be confirmedLearn moreReferences: CL-PROCEDURE-20261018
Austria →ChileChile Working Holiday for Austrian citizens (2026)
Requirements, application steps and preparation before departure.
Step 1
Check requirements and prepare your language
Length of stay
The programme allows up to 12 months; your actual permission determines its dates and conditions.
References: AT-BMEIA
Initial funds
Prepare maintenance and departure evidence. The exact amount for this route remains to be confirmed; amounts from another nationality are not substituted.
References: AT-BMEIA
Visa fee
This specific condition for this route remains unconfirmed in this research. Confirm it with the linked responsible authority before applying.
References: CL-PROCEDURE-20261018
Annual quota
This specific condition for this route remains unconfirmed in this research. Confirm it with the linked responsible authority before applying.
References: CL-PROCEDURE-20261018
Application dates and timing
This specific condition for this route remains unconfirmed in this research. Confirm it with the linked responsible authority before applying.
References: CL-PROCEDURE-20261018
Language
This specific condition for this route remains unconfirmed in this research. Confirm it with the linked responsible authority before applying.
References: CL-PROCEDURE-20261018
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SERMIG generally gives at least one year of passport validity when applying. Check any Austrian treaty exceptions before filing.
References: CL-PROCEDURE-20261018
Insurance
This specific condition for this route remains unconfirmed in this research. Confirm it with the linked responsible authority before applying.
References: CL-PROCEDURE-20261018
Documents and participation
Current SERMIG guidance requires applying from abroad through its digital portal: Tratados Internacionales, then Working Holiday. Older consular filing text is context; confirm your nationality’s document list.
References: CL-SERMIG
Step 2
Apply for the visa
The current channel is the SERMIG portal from outside Chile: Tratados Internacionales → Working Holiday. Older BMEIA consular instructions are context; confirm any treaty-specific documentation differences before filing. CL-PROCEDURE-20261018
- Read the Austrian-Chilean conditions and current SERMIG Working Holiday subcategory.
- Prepare passport, digital photo and requested police and financial evidence; check treaty exceptions, translation and authentication.
- Apply from outside Chile through Tratados Internacionales → Working Holiday and respond to requests.
- After approval, check the electronic permit’s download and entry deadlines and conditions before booking travel.
Step 3
After approval
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
Prepare your trip
General SERMIG guidance covers police evidence from the origin country or country of residence over the past five years, no more than 60 days old. Use Spanish/English documents or accepted translations; check treaty exceptions before apostille or legalisation. A fixed Austrian funds amount is not confirmed here.
- 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
For a grant issued abroad, download the electronic permit within 120 working days, then enter within 90 calendar days. Book the identity-card appointment within 30 days after arrival. The old PDI registration does not apply to grants after 12 February 2022.
Work
This specific condition for this route remains unconfirmed in this research. Confirm it with the linked responsible authority before applying.
Study
This specific condition for this route remains unconfirmed in this research. Confirm it with the linked responsible authority before applying.
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Prepare your language skills for the 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.
This specific condition for this route remains unconfirmed in this research. Confirm it with the linked responsible authority before applying.
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Frequently asked questions
Where do I apply now?
From outside Chile in the SERMIG portal under Tratados Internacionales → Working Holiday. Older consular descriptions do not replace this current authority guidance.
Do all general document rules apply unchanged?
SERMIG allows exceptions under international agreements. Confirm the Austrian checklist, translations and authentication before filing.
How much money is required?
Prepare maintenance and departure evidence. A specific Austrian minimum amount is not confirmed in this research; ask the responsible authority.
When must I download the electronic permit?
For a grant issued abroad, within 120 working days; after download, the entry period is 90 calendar days. Check your individual notices.
Do I need PDI registration?
The old PDI registration does not apply to grants after 12 February 2022. Book the identity-card appointment within 30 days after arrival.
Can I work merely after applying?
An application alone does not grant work permission. Check the approved status, entry and actual conditions before starting employment.
Official sources
Each source shows its own check date. Always check current requirements with the official government authority. Rules can change after consultation.
AT-BMEIA · BMEIA · Working Holiday programmes
2026-10-16 · Governments can change visa requirements at any time. Always check the official government pages before applying.
Read the official instructions ↗CL-SERMIG · SERMIG · International agreements / Working Holiday
2026-10-16 · Governments can change visa requirements at any time. Always check the official government pages before applying.
Read the official instructions ↗AT-CL · BMEIA · country-specific application instructions
2026-10-16 · Governments can change visa requirements at any time. Always check the official government pages before applying.
Read the official instructions ↗AT-OUTGOING-20261018 · BMEIA · outgoing application channels
2026-10-18 · Governments can change visa requirements at any time. Always check the official government pages before applying.
Read the official instructions ↗CL-PROCEDURE-20261018 · SERMIG · international agreements procedure
2026-10-18 · Governments can change visa requirements at any time. Always check the official government pages before applying.
Read the official instructions ↗CL-EE-20261018 · SERMIG · electronic permit and entry
2026-10-18 · Governments can change visa requirements at any time. Always check the official government pages before applying.
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