Application Guide for the Colombia Working Holiday Visa

Volare Editorial Staff | April 30, 2026

The platform specialized in exchange programs and visas, Volare, has announced the official launch of its new Application Guide for the Colombia Working Holiday Visa. This comprehensive resource is designed to facilitate the application and planning process for young people of various nationalities seeking to live a work and tourism experience in Colombian territory.

Colombia has positioned itself as a highly attractive destination thanks to its cultural wealth, biodiversity, and welcoming environment. However, the application process varies significantly depending on the applicant's country of origin. For this reason, Volare has structured this new support material detailing the specific conditions for each eligible nationality.

Requirements, Quotas, and Process by Nationality

The new guide clearly breaks down the age conditions, the vacancy calendar, and the exact steps to apply according to the applicant's country:

• Chile: Chilean citizens between 18 and 30 years old have an estimated 300 annual quotas, governed by the principle of reciprocity of the Pacific Alliance. The opening of these slots is subject to the official calendars of each consulate. It is imperative to start the application virtually through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs platform, remembering that this procedure must be carried out exclusively from outside Colombian territory.

  
  

• France: For French youth aged 18 to 30, the program has 400 annual vacancies available. The campaign corresponding to the year 2026 began on January 2 and will remain active until the quotas are exhausted. The procedure requires submitting the electronic form on the Ministry's portal prior to travel, ensuring that all original documentation is duly apostilled and officially translated.

  
  

• Hungary: Hungarian applicants have an eligibility window of 18 to 29 years old, and must unavoidably complete their online application before turning 30. The agreement includes 200 annual visas, the availability of which depends on the official opening of the embassy. It is a strict requirement that all documents issued in Hungary present their apostille and official translation into Spanish.

  
  

• Mexico: Within the framework of the Pacific Alliance, young Mexicans aged 18 to 30 have approximately 300 annual quotas available, enabled according to the consular call dates. The application is managed digitally on the Ministry's platform from abroad. A critical step in this process is the rigorous apostille of the federal criminal record certificate.

  
  

• Peru: Like their peers in the Pacific Alliance, Peruvian citizens between 18 and 30 years old have access to an estimated 300 annual vacancies, depending on consular guidelines and timelines. Visa management must strictly be processed from abroad, using the official digital platforms established for this bilateral agreement.

  
  

Considerations regarding the air ticket and funds

A fundamental aspect highlighted by the guide is financial and logistical planning. The document format includes a detailed section mentioning the air ticket, clearly explaining how to meet the consular requirement of presenting a round-trip flight reservation, or failing that, how to correctly demonstrate the additional economic solvency required for the future purchase of the return ticket. The correct presentation of this point is vital to avoid rejections in the application.

With the launch of this Guide, Volare reaffirms its commitment to providing precise, unified information and practical tools so that more and more people can access the Working Holiday experience in a safe and organized manner, minimizing doubts and optimizing application time.

To obtain more information about this destination, explore the program details, and acquire the new guide, interested parties can visit the official Colombia Working Holiday page on Volare.