🇨🇱 Guide to Funds for the Chile Working Holiday Visa

Volare Editorial | March 31, 2026

Chilean immigration regulations require proving economic solvency because the main purpose of the Working Holiday program is to vacation and engage in cultural exchange, with paid work being only a secondary and temporary activity. Likewise, the academic offer allowed by each destination must be considered, as this constitutes one of the central categories of the program.

Unlike other international schemes that impose fixed and universal amounts for all applicants, Chile establishes as a general rule that the traveler must demonstrate sufficient resources to cover their basic and maintenance expenses during the initial period of their stay, with the exact amount varying according to their nationality.

Proof of Solvency and Operational Management

To prove this capacity, the applicant must present financial evidence strictly in their name. The probationary and logistical conditions demanded by the Chilean government are the following:

Probationary Condition	Official Technical Specification
📄 Accepted Documentation	Recent bank statements, credit card statements, or traveler's checks. Everything must be strictly in the name of the applicant.
🌐 Language and Translation	It is mandatory that the document is issued (or officially translated) in Spanish or English. Documents in other languages indispensably require an official translation.
💻 Platform Management	All probationary documentation must be uploaded to the Digital Procedures Portal of the National Migration Service (SERMIG) in a single PDF file.

Fund Classification by Destination Country

The specific requirements vary depending on the bilateral agreement signed between Chile and your home country. Below, we detail the four main groups of financial requirements, remembering that in all of them it is mandatory to consider the flight ticket rule:

Nationalities (Passport)	Required Maintenance Amount	Return Ticket Rule
Group 1 (General Rule): Germany, Australia, Austria, Canada, Colombia, Denmark, France, Hungary, Iceland, Japan, Luxembourg, Mexico, Peru, Poland, Portugal, Czech Republic, Sweden, and Switzerland.	At the analyst's discretion. A reasonable and sufficient capital must be proven to cover the initial stay in the country.	It is mandatory to present a purchased return ticket, OR demonstrate additional funds for its purchase.
Group 2 (New Zealand):	Required minimum of 3,000 USD (US dollars) for maintenance.	It is mandatory to present a purchased return ticket, OR demonstrate additional funds for its purchase.
Group 3 (South Korea):	Recommended minimum amount of 3,000 USD (US dollars) for maintenance.	It is mandatory to present a purchased return ticket, OR demonstrate additional funds for its purchase.
Group 4 (Ireland):	Variable amount: 1,500 € if you already have flights, or 3,000 € if traveling without a return ticket.	If you demonstrate the 3,000 €, it is assumed you have the capacity to purchase the ticket at the end of the 12 months.

Volare Complete Guide

Having your bank statements in the correct language and in PDF format will save you delays on the Chilean government portal. To obtain more detailed information, monitor regulatory updates, and receive complete assistance on preparing your file, we invite you to visit our Official Chile Working Holiday Visa Guide.