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France Working Holiday for Uruguayans (2026)

Plan your Working Holiday visa application for France: review Uruguay’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.

France at a glance

Age when applying
18–30 yearsLearn moreReferences: FRPVT
Annual quota
Confirm the age requirement with the official authorityLearn moreReferences: UYD-FR-MONTEVIDEO UYD-FR-PVT
Application dates
Confirm the age requirement with the official authorityLearn moreReferences: UYD-FR-MONTEVIDEO UYD-FR-PVT
Language requirement
Confirm the age requirement with the official authorityLearn moreReferences: UYD-FR-MONTEVIDEO UYD-FR-PVT
Length of stay
Up to 12 monthsLearn moreReferences: FRPVT
Visa fee
Confirm the age requirement with the official authorityLearn moreReferences: UYD-FR-MONTEVIDEO UYD-FR-PVT
Funds for your stay
Confirm the age requirement with the official authorityLearn moreReferences: UYD-FR-MONTEVIDEO UYD-FR-PVT
Passport and nationality
Uruguayan passportLearn moreReferences: FRPVT

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

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Working Holiday in France for Uruguayans (2026)

Requirements, application steps and travel preparation.

Step 1

Check requirements and prepare your language skills

Age when applying

18–30 years

Check your age on the application date.

References: FRPVT

Passport and nationality

Uruguayan passport

Apply through the competent centre in your nationality country.

References: FRPVT

Documents and previous participation

Complete the form, prepare two photos, an identity-page copy and personalised-list documents. Attendance is in person.

References: UYD-FR-MONTEVIDEO UYD-FR-PVT

Avoid tourist requirements

Tourist daily amounts do not replace programme maintenance evidence.

References: UYD-FR-MONTEVIDEO

Check your passport

The general list requests six months and two blank pages. The page warns about Uruguayan passports mentioning another nationality; ask beforehand if applicable.

References: UYD-FR-MONTEVIDEO

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

The programme page publishes no Uruguayan quota here. This is not treated as an unlimited allocation.

References: UYD-FR-MONTEVIDEO UYD-FR-PVT

Application dates

Montevideo recommends a month between long-stay filing and travel; filing is allowed up to six months ahead. These are general references, not an annual intake or decision promise.

References: UYD-FR-MONTEVIDEO UYD-FR-PVT

Visa fee

The local page mentions EUR 99 as a general charge without settling Uruguay’s Working Holiday fee. Confirm your category’s amount; another passport’s free visa is not imported.

References: UYD-FR-MONTEVIDEO UYD-FR-PVT

How to prepare your application

Apply through France-Visas in Uruguay and book the free online appointment after preparing the file. Montevideo receives residents; confirm any different residence situation before booking.

References: UYD-FR-MONTEVIDEO UYD-FR-PVT

  1. Generate the France-Visas application and personalised list.
  2. Confirm Working Holiday funds, policy and fee.
  3. Book free online and file in person.
  4. Track the application and collect the passport following consular notification.
Read official programme 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

Up to 12 months

Read your permission dates before travelling.

References: FRPVT

Step 4

Get ready for my trip

Funds for your stay

The local page publishes tourist daily amounts, which do not establish a Working Holiday minimum. Consult the personalised checklist; Ecuadorian or Peruvian amounts are not transferred.

References: UYD-FR-MONTEVIDEO UYD-FR-PVT

Travel insurance

The reviewed pages do not specify policy risks and duration for Uruguay’s Working Holiday file. Obtain the checklist before purchasing.

References: UYD-FR-MONTEVIDEO UYD-FR-PVT

My preparation checklist

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

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These marks are not saved or sent. Reloading clears them.

Step 5

Start my Working Holiday in France

Work conditions

Incidental salaried work

Tourism and cultural exchange remain the main purpose.

References: FRPVT

Visa and conditions in France

  1. Read the issued document

    Check dates, entries and category; do not assume universal validation.

    References: UYD-FR-MONTEVIDEO UYD-FR-PVT

  2. Retain the file

    Carry evidence required by your personalised list.

    References: UYD-FR-MONTEVIDEO

  3. Keep work incidental

    The main purpose is cultural holiday; salaried work supplements it.

    References: UYD-FR-PVT

  4. Confirm individual formalities

    Ask the mission about your visa’s instructions before entry; another category’s VLS-TS is not imported.

    References: UYD-FR-MONTEVIDEO

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

Can I use tourist daily amounts?

The local page publishes tourist daily amounts, which do not establish a Working Holiday minimum. Consult the personalised checklist; Ecuadorian or Peruvian amounts are not transferred.

References: UYD-FR-MONTEVIDEO UYD-FR-PVT

Is EUR 99 confirmed for this category?

The local page mentions EUR 99 as a general charge without settling Uruguay’s Working Holiday fee. Confirm your category’s amount; another passport’s free visa is not imported.

References: UYD-FR-MONTEVIDEO UYD-FR-PVT

Which policy is confirmed?

The reviewed pages do not specify policy risks and duration for Uruguay’s Working Holiday file. Obtain the checklist before purchasing.

References: UYD-FR-MONTEVIDEO UYD-FR-PVT

What should I bring to the appointment?

Complete the form, prepare two photos, an identity-page copy and personalised-list documents. Attendance is in person.

References: UYD-FR-MONTEVIDEO UYD-FR-PVT

Is one month a decision guarantee?

Montevideo recommends a month between long-stay filing and travel; filing is allowed up to six months ahead. These are general references, not an annual intake or decision promise.

References: UYD-FR-MONTEVIDEO UYD-FR-PVT

Must I complete Campus France?

The reviewed pages establish no course duration. Campus France and student visas are another procedure.

References: UYD-FR-MONTEVIDEO UYD-FR-PVT

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 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. France-Visas - jeunes voyageurs

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

  2. Official FR authority · Uruguay research

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

  3. Official FR authority · Uruguay research

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

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