🇨🇱 Costs of the Chile Working Holiday Visa

Volare Editorial | September 9, 2026

The application process to obtain temporary residence under the vacation and work agreements in Chile entails the payment of an administrative fee to the National Migration Service (SERMIG). These amounts are set under strict reciprocity criteria and vary significantly depending on the applicant's nationality, reflecting the nature of each bilateral agreement.

So that you can plan your budget with total precision before starting the process, below we break down the official cost structure and the mandatory complementary expenses for your file to be admitted.

Summary Board Official Fees by Nationality

The consular cost structure is mainly divided by geographical zones and specific cooperation agreements. Here we detail the values required by the Chilean government for each block:

Geographical Block and Nationality	Required Consular Fee	Payment Detail
🇪🇺 European Union (Low)	Germany (75 €), France (99 €)	They are located in the most economical range of the European block.
🇪🇺 European Union (High)	Ireland (145 €), Luxembourg (180 €), Austria (195 €)	Require a higher administrative investment.
🇪🇺 Europe (Pesified)	Portugal (85,590 CLP), Czech Republic (90,000 CLP), Hungary (121,330 CLP)	Handle fixed amounts in Chilean pesos to facilitate the calculation of the process.
🌏 Oceania	Australia (670 AUD), New Zealand (150 USD)	Australia has one of the highest fees, while New Zealand is charged in US dollars.
🏔️ Nordic Countries	Denmark (3,060 DKK), Sweden (1,500 SEK), Iceland (16,000 ISK)	Fees set in the local crowns of each Scandinavian country.
🤝 Special Cases (Asia)	South Korea (Free), Japan (19,000 CLP)	South Korea stands out for offering the application at zero cost.
🌎 Pacific Alliance and Others	Colombia, Mexico, and Peru (Reduced)	Access a preferential fee. Canada and Poland have variable fees adjusted to current diplomatic reciprocity.

Summary Board Operational and Complementary Expenses

It is fundamental to consider that the SERMIG fee is only a fraction of the initial investment. The interested party must obligatorily budget the following series of external expenses to avoid rejections:

Expense Concept	Specification and Obligation
🏥 International Medical Insurance	Mandatory. It is imperative to contract a policy that provides complete coverage during the 12 months. The cost varies according to age and breadth of benefits.
⚖️ Document Validation	Mandatory. Contemplates the expenses of apostilles for criminal record certificates. Furthermore, documents not in Spanish or English require payment for certified translation.
✈️ Transport and Return	Mandatory. Beyond the procedures, authorities demand presenting the reservation of the return ticket or, failing that, demonstrating extra funds to ensure the capacity to purchase the ticket.
📦 Logistics and Courier	Variable. Depending on the specific consular headquarters, shipping costs may apply for physical documentation and the return of the visaed passport.

More Information at Volare

Having your budget planned and the money available in the correct currency will save you setbacks at the time of making the final payment for your application. To obtain the updated breakdown of payment methods and enabled means according to the regulations of your consulate, we invite you to visit the Official Chile Working Holiday Visa Guide on our website.