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Chile Working Holiday for Peruvians (2026)

Plan your Working Holiday visa application for Chile: review Peru’s programme, organise your budget and know what to confirm before travelling.

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

Chile at a glance

Age when applying
18–30 yearsLearn moreReferences: PEAP1
Annual quota
Up to 300 per nationality per yearLearn moreReferences: PEAP1
Application dates
Confirm the age requirement with the official authorityLearn moreReferences: PED-CL-SERMIG
Language requirement
Confirm the age requirement with the official authorityLearn moreReferences: PED-CL-SERMIG
Length of stay
Confirm the age requirement with the official authorityLearn moreReferences: PED-CL-SERMIG
Visa fee
Confirm the age requirement with the official authorityLearn moreReferences: PED-CL-SERMIG
Funds for your stay
Living costs and return separatelyLearn moreReferences: PECL1
Passport and nationality
Valid throughout the stayLearn moreReferences: PECL1

Source research for Peruvian citizens. Annual quotas do not show remaining places. Confirm every requirement with the authority before applying.

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Working Holiday in Chile for Peruvians (2026)

Requirements, application steps and travel preparation.

Step 1

Check requirements and prepare your language skills

Age when applying

18–30 years

Pacific Alliance programme range; not a full assessment.

References: PEAP1

Passport and nationality

Valid throughout the stay

The programme sheet requires validity throughout the stay.

References: PECL1

Language requirement

The current SERMIG checklist specifies no test or language level for this subcategory. It requires official translations of documents outside Spanish or English; that is different from a language test.

References: PED-CL-SERMIG

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Documents and previous participation

Study, records and motivation

Tertiary qualification or acceptance into third university year; apostilled/legalised records no older than 60 days, medical certificate and motivation letter. No dependent children. Alongside programme documents, the current page requires criminal records no older than 60 days and apostille or legalisation; documents outside Spanish or English need official translation. Current filing is digital from abroad, replacing the older consular application channel.

References: PED-CL-SERMIG PECL1

Prepare current documents

Check passport validity, recent criminal records, apostille and translations. Agreement documents remain necessary unless expressly exempted.

References: PED-CL-SERMIG

Check the EE before download

Request correction before download if there are errors. Do not calculate the entry date from a generic residence duration.

References: PED-CL-EE

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 Working Holiday visa

Annual quota

Up to 300 per nationality per year

Agreement ceiling, not current availability.

References: PEAP1

Application dates

The current SERMIG page sets no annual Pacific Alliance intake window. Digital filing outside Chile does not establish available places.

References: PED-CL-SERMIG

Visa fee

The current subcategory page sets no payable amount for Peru. Confirm charges and any exemption through the official process; another residence category’s fee is not assigned.

References: PED-CL-SERMIG

How to prepare your application

Apply digitally outside Chile through Tratados Internacionales → Working Holiday. Pacific Alliance includes Peru; Mercosur is not a substitute.

References: PED-CL-SERMIG

  1. Review programme requirements and current SERMIG documents.
  2. From outside Chile, log into your Digital Procedures Portal account.
  3. Select Tratados Internacionales and Working Holiday; upload the current file.
  4. Follow official instructions; if granted, check and download the Electronic Residency Certificate within its deadlines.
Read official instructions

We do not handle visa applications or receive application documents. Do not send personal documents to this website.

Step 3

If my visa is approved

Wait for a written decision. Before booking, check your entry deadline and the conditions of the permit you receive.

Length of stay

SERMIG states effects depend on the applicable agreement and individual decision. This review did not confirm the operational duration of the Peruvian permission; the generic maximum for other residence permits is not transferred.

References: PED-CL-SERMIG

Step 4

Get ready for my trip

Funds for your stay

Living costs and return separately

Funds and a return ticket or money to buy one are required. A current amount remains unconfirmed for this guide.

References: PECL1

Travel insurance

Medical cover throughout the stay

Confirm the policy and health requirements before travelling.

References: PECL1

My preparation checklist

Mark what you have reviewed. This helps you organise your trip; it is not a requirements assessment.

Tasks before travelling
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These marks are not saved or sent. Reloading clears them.

Step 5

Start my Working Holiday in Chile

Work conditions

Work supplementary to travel

Do not substitute tourist entry or assume work rights with a pending application. Confirm your permit before working.

References: PEAP1

Entry and identity card in Chile

  1. Enter within the deadline

    With an EE granted abroad, enter within 90 calendar days of download.

    References: PED-CL-EE

  2. Check validity

    A permit granted abroad starts on entry. Keep the EE and check the decision’s conditions.

    References: PED-CL-EE

  3. Book the identity-card appointment

    Request a Civil Registry appointment within 30 days of entry. Booking is different from receiving the card.

    References: PED-CL-EE

  4. Distinguish card and permission

    PDI registration is not required for these permits granted after February 2022. Work only as allowed by your subcategory and decision.

    References: PED-CL-EE PED-CL-SERMIG

Your first days

  • Plan your transfer and keep your accommodation address available offline.
  • Before accepting a job, check the contract, work conditions and relevant local formalities.
  • If studying, confirm your timetable and location with the school. Save support contacts and review your budget.

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Frequently asked questions

Where do I apply now?

SERMIG’s September 2026 guidance directs applicants abroad to its portal, selecting Tratados Internacionales and Working Holiday. The old consular-filing sheet remains historical context.

References: PED-CL-SERMIG

Do I use the Mercosur process?

Do not substitute Mercosur. SERMIG explicitly includes Peru in the Pacific Alliance programme and provides a distinct Working Holiday option.

References: PED-CL-SERMIG

How long do I have to download and enter?

For a permit granted abroad, SERMIG states 120 working days from notification to download the EE, then 90 calendar days to enter. Check your decision.

References: PED-CL-EE

Must I register the permit with PDI?

Temporary permits granted after 12 February 2022 do not require that registration for an identity card. This differs from border entry control.

References: PED-CL-EE

When do I request the identity card?

If granted abroad, request the Civil Registry appointment within 30 days after entry. This is the appointment-request deadline; check required documents.

References: PED-CL-EE

Can I study during the programme?

The programme sheet limits study or training to two months.

References: PECL1

Authorities and guidance

Official contacts for preparing your trip

Confirm the contact channel before sending information or attending. An embassy does not always receive visa applications.

Official authority: Chile

Check the official channel before sending documents or booking an appointment. This website does not process visas.

Official information

Official sources

Independent information. We are not a government agency and do not provide immigration or legal advice. Confirm current rules and availability with the issuing authority.

Source research recorded on 16 October 2026. The site owner reviewed this content and its translations. Check current requirements with the official authority.

  1. SERMIG - requisitos Working Holiday, anexo Alianza del Pacífico

    Source checked: 2026-10-16. Check current requirements with the official authority.

  2. Alianza del Pacífico - acuerdo y anexos firmados

    Source checked: 2026-10-16. Check current requirements with the official authority.

  3. SERMIG · International agreements and Working Holiday

    Source checked: 2026-10-18. Check current requirements with the official authority.

  4. SERMIG · Electronic residency certificate

    Source checked: 2026-10-18. Check current requirements with the official authority.

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