Chile · Skilled Worker Visa

Residencia Temporal — Working Holiday Programme

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✓ Verified against the official government source · Last verified 2026-06-21 · Our methodology

3.3/10 diff

Moderate

Reciprocal Working Holiday agreements with 20+ countries (AU/AT/CA/CO/CZ/DK/FR/DE/HU/IE/JP/LU/MX/NZ/PE/PL/PT/KR/SE/CH). …

Min income

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Processing

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Path to PR

Job offer

Not required

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Direct answer

Reciprocal Working Holiday agreements with 20+ countries (AU/AT/CA/CO/CZ/DK/FR/DE/HU/IE/JP/LU/MX/NZ/PE/PL/PT/KR/SE/CH). Age limit typically 18-30 (NZ to 35). Single 12-month authorisation. Travel + casual work permitted; not a path to PR.

At a Glance

Visa Duration

12 months

Processing Time

—

Min Income

—

Path to PR

Difficulty

3/10 — Moderate

Eligibility Requirements

Requirement	Details
Age Range	18–35
Job Offer Required	No
Sponsorship Required	No
Health Insurance Required	Yes
Passport Restrictions	Restricted to: AU, AT, CA, CO, CZ, DK, FR, DE, HU, IE, JP, LU, MX, NZ, PE, PL, PT, KR, SE, CH, IS

Family & Rights

Right	Details
Path to Permanent Residency	No

Related Pathways

Cost of Living

Santiago

Single (monthly)€739

Family (monthly)€1,565

Rent 1BR (center)€391

Groceries€185

Transport pass€44

Valparaíso

Single (monthly)€565

Family (monthly)€1,217

Rent 1BR (center)€304

Groceries€141

Transport pass€34

Concepción

Single (monthly)€496

Family (monthly)€1,043

Rent 1BR (center)€261

Groceries€124

Transport pass€30

Santiago (Providencia / Las Condes / Nunoa)

Single (monthly)€510

Family (monthly)€1,084

Rent 1BR (center)€194

Groceries€128

Transport pass€31

Valparaiso / Vina del Mar

Single (monthly)€510

Family (monthly)€1,084

Rent 1BR (center)€194

Groceries€128

Transport pass€31

Antofagasta (Mining Region)

Single (monthly)€510

Family (monthly)€1,084

Rent 1BR (center)€194

Groceries€128

Transport pass€31

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Residencia Temporal — Working Holiday Programme?

Can the Residencia Temporal — Working Holiday Programme lead to permanent residency?

No — this is a temporary pathway and does not itself lead to permanent residence. Holders often switch to a different route to pursue settlement.

Are there alternative pathways to Chile?

Yes. Chile offers 8 other immigration pathways. Compare all options on our Chile country page.

What is the cost of living in Chile?

Monthly costs for a single person in city center: Santiago: €739/mo; Valparaíso: €565/mo; Concepción: €496/mo. These include rent, groceries, transport, and utilities.

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Official source

Requirements on this page are based on this official/primary source:

www.consulado.gob.cl

Data last verified: 2026-06-21 · See our methodology

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