Working Holiday in Chile for Korean 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.
Korean guidance lists ages 18–34 but also describes the 2025 amendment as awaiting entry into force. The filter makes no age decision until its application is confirmed. Prepare before age 31 where possible and check directly with Chile’s authority.
Working Holiday in Chile for Korean citizens (2026)
Requirements, application steps and preparation before departure.
Step 1
Check requirements and language preparation
Age
Korean guidance lists ages 18–34 but also describes the 2025 amendment as awaiting entry into force. The filter makes no age decision until its application is confirmed. Prepare before age 31 where possible and check directly with Chile’s authority.
The numerical bank balance and accepted evidence format for Korean applicants were not established. Plan living and departure costs separately, and confirm amounts and certificate dates in the mission’s current list.
The current total charge for this Korean-passport filing route was not established. Do not import another mission’s, nationality’s or visa category’s fee; confirm with the receiving authority before payment.
An annual figure was not established in the reviewed Korean-passport evidence. This does not mean there is no quota or that places are unlimited; check the current official notice.
An annual opening or closing date was not established in the reviewed evidence. Consular appointments and individual visa entry deadlines are separate; confirm current filing instructions.
No programme language-test score was established from the reviewed checklist. Document-language and translation requirements are different from a test; check the receiving office’s individual list.
Valid at least 3 months after the stay. Check passport expiry separately from permit duration. If you renew, ask the authority how to keep the passport details on the application or permission consistent.
All insured risks, amounts and duration for this Korean-passport route were not established. Obtain the personal checklist before purchase rather than substituting another visa’s policy.
Apply outside Chile through the SERMIG Digital Portal’s international-agreements Working Holiday category. Korean amended-age guidance also says entry into force is pending; confirm applicability for ages 31–34 with the authority.
Check nationality, residence, age and previous participation in the official guidance.
Apply outside Chile through the SERMIG Digital Portal’s international-agreements Working Holiday category. Korean amended-age guidance also says entry into force is pending; confirm applicability for ages 31–34 with the authority.
Prepare the requested funds, insurance, passport and other evidence; submit through the designated channel.
Respond to further evidence requests. After approval, check validity, entry deadlines and work 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
The numerical bank balance and accepted evidence format for Korean applicants were not established. Plan living and departure costs separately, and confirm amounts and certificate dates in the mission’s current list. All insured risks, amounts and duration for this Korean-passport route were not established. Obtain the personal checklist before purchase rather than substituting another visa’s policy.
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
Download the electronic permit EE within 120 working days of approval notification. KR15-CL-EE
Enter within ninety calendar days after downloading the EE. Residence starts on entry. KR15-CL-EE
Request a Registro Civil identity-card appointment within thirty days of entry. Do not confuse this with card collection. KR15-CL-EE
PDI registration is not required for the new permit. Observe its actual work and study conditions and expiry. KR15-CL-EE KR15-CL-SERMIG
Work
Confirm this route’s specific evidence with the receiving mission rather than substituting another nationality’s checklist.
A numerical course-duration limit was not established in the reviewed Korean-passport evidence. Confirm permitted activity before enrolling and do not import another agreement’s study period.
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.
A numerical course-duration limit was not established in the reviewed Korean-passport evidence. Confirm permitted activity before enrolling and do not import another agreement’s study period.
The numerical bank balance and accepted evidence format for Korean applicants were not established. Plan living and departure costs separately, and confirm amounts and certificate dates in the mission’s current list.
All insured risks, amounts and duration for this Korean-passport route were not established. Obtain the personal checklist before purchase rather than substituting another visa’s policy.
Valid at least 3 months after the stay. Check passport expiry separately from permit duration. If you renew, ask the authority how to keep the passport details on the application or permission consistent.
Apply outside Chile through the SERMIG Digital Portal’s international-agreements Working Holiday category. Korean amended-age guidance also says entry into force is pending; confirm applicability for ages 31–34 with the authority.
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.