GERMANY

Hybrid application (digital portal or direct submission in Germany); approval in 1–3 weeks.

Bank statements (3 months). Proof of funds can be obtained at the consulate or directly in Germany. Digital formats offer greater flexibility.

You cannot extend the visa, 12 months is the limit.

It is not necessary, as the consulate officially accepts documents in English and German.

No medical certificate or clinical analysis is required for the application.

NO. This document is not usually requested on the official checklist.

Unlimited quotas available year-round. The risk isn't that the visas will run out, but rather that you won't find an opening in the online appointment system (RK-Termin), as slots are often fully booked months in advance.

It is permitted provided that it is a secondary activity and consists of short-term training (maximum of 4 months).

1- Passport + 35 x 45 mm photos + VIDEX + Insurance and proof of funds. 2- CV and motivation letter. If applying from within Germany, local address registration (*Anmeldung*) is required.

Hybrid process (digital portal + mandatory in-person appointment); approval in ~2 weeks.

Original bank statements for the last 3 months, mandatorily signed and stamped by the bank.

You cannot extend the visa; 12 months is the limit.

Official documents: Criminal record and health insurance certificate must be translated. CVs and motivation letters are accepted in English or German. Bank statements and identity documents are usually accepted in the local language.

No medical certificate or clinical analysis is required for the application.

YES. The original certificate must be presented; it must be no more than 3 months old and bear the mandatory Hague Apostille.

Unlimited quotas available year-round. The risk isn't that the visas will run out, but rather that you won't find an opening in the online appointment system (RK-Termin), as slots are often fully booked months in advance.

It is permitted, provided it is a secondary activity and consists of short-term training (maximum of 6 months).

1- Passport + 35 x 45 mm photos + VIDEX + Insurance and funds. 2- CV + Motivation letter, Criminal record check (Apostilled). 3- Accommodation reservation and flight ticket (or funds to purchase it).

Hybrid application (digital portal or direct submission in Germany); approval in 1–2 weeks.

Account statements (3 months). Proof of funds can be presented at the consulate or directly in Germany. Greater flexibility regarding digital formats.

You cannot extend the visa; 12 months is the limit.

All documents must be translated into German or English.

No medical certificate or clinical analysis is required for the application.

No. Generally, this document is not requested on the official checklist.

Unlimited quotas available year-round. The risk isn't that the visas will run out, but rather that you won't find an opening in the online appointment system (RK-Termin), as slots are often fully booked months in advance.

The agreement with Japan is the most flexible. It does not specify a limit on the number of months, although the primary purpose must remain vacation-oriented (it does not allow for university degree studies).

1 - Passport + 35 x 45 mm photos + VIDEX + Insurance and proof of funds. 2 - CV + Motivation letter. 3 - Detailed travel plan (important). If applying from Germany (*Anmeldung*), local address registration is required.

Hybrid process (digital portal + mandatory in-person appointment); approval in ~2 weeks.

Original bank statements for the last 3 months, mandatorily signed and stamped by the bank.

You cannot extend the visa; 12 months is the limit.

Official documents: Health insurance certificates must be translated. CVs and motivation letters are accepted in English or German. Bank statements and identity documents are generally accepted in the local language. Criminal record checks are not required for Chilean nationals.

No medical certificate or clinical analysis is required for the application.

No. Generally, this document is not requested on the official checklist.

Unlimited quotas available year-round. The risk isn't that the visas will run out, but rather that you won't find an opening in the online appointment system (RK-Termin), as slots are often fully booked months in advance.

It is permitted, provided it is a secondary activity and consists of short-term training (maximum of 6 months).

1- Passport + 35 x 45 mm photos + VIDEX + Insurance and funds. 2- CV + Motivation letter. 3- Accommodation reservation and flight ticket (or funds to purchase it). (Criminal record check NOT required).

Hybrid application (digital portal or direct submission in Germany); approval in 1–2 weeks.

Account statements (3 months). Proof of funds can be presented at the consulate or directly in Germany. Greater flexibility regarding digital formats.

Yes, you can extend your stay for an additional 24 months by changing your category.

It is not necessary, as the consulate officially accepts documents in English and German.

No medical certificate or clinical analysis is required for the application.

No. Generally, this document is not requested on the official checklist.

Unlimited quotas available year-round. The risk isn't that the visas will run out, but rather that you won't find an opening in the online appointment system (RK-Termin), as slots are often fully booked months in advance.

It is permitted, provided it is a secondary activity and consists of short-term training (maximum of 6 months).

1- Passport + 35 x 45 mm photos + VIDEX + Insurance and proof of funds. 2- CV, motivation letter, and contract (only if applicable to Young Professionals or Co-op). If applying from within Germany (*Anmeldung*), local address registration is required.

Hybrid application (digital portal or direct submission in Germany); approval in 1–3 weeks.

Account statements (3 months). Proof of funds can be presented at the consulate or directly in Germany. Greater flexibility regarding digital formats.

You cannot extend the visa; 12 months is the limit.

It is not necessary, as the consulate officially accepts documents in English and German.

No medical certificate or clinical analysis is required for the application.

No. Generally, this document is not requested on the official checklist.

Unlimited quotas available year-round. The risk isn't that the visas will run out, but rather that you won't find an opening in the online appointment system (RK-Termin), as slots are often fully booked months in advance.

It is permitted, provided it is a secondary activity and consists of short-term training (maximum of 6 months).

1- Passport + 35 x 45 mm photos + VIDEX + Insurance and proof of funds. 2- CV and motivation letter. If applying from within Germany, local address registration (*Anmeldung*) is required.

Digital submission with a mandatory in-person appointment at the Embassy in Seoul; approval in ~2 weeks.

Account statements (6 months) to be submitted to the embassy in Seoul. Greater flexibility regarding digital formats.

You cannot extend the visa; 12 months is the limit.

All documents must be translated into German or English.

No medical certificate or clinical analysis is required for the application.

No. Generally, this document is not requested on the official checklist.

Unlimited quotas available year-round. The risk isn't that the visas will run out, but rather that you won't find an opening in the online appointment system (RK-Termin), as slots are often fully booked months in advance.

It is permitted, provided it is a secondary activity and consists of short-term training (maximum of 6 months).

1 - Passport + 35 x 45 mm photos + VIDEX + Insurance and proof of funds. 2 - CV + Motivation letter. 3 - Detailed travel plan (important).

Digital submission with a mandatory in-person appointment at Brazilian consulates; approval in 3–4 weeks.

Original bank statements for the last 3 months, mandatorily signed and stamped by the bank.

You cannot extend the visa; 12 months is the limit.

Documentos oficiales: Antecedentes penales y Certificado del Seguro Médico deben ser traducidos. CV y Carta de Motivación, se aceptan en ingles o aleman. Extractos bancarios + Documentos de identidad suelen aceptarse en el idioma local.

No se solicita ningún tipo de certificado médico ni análisis clínico para la postulación.

No. Generally, this document is not requested on the official checklist.

They last depending on demand. Since there is a fixed number of visas per year (1,000), there is a theoretical risk that they could run out toward the end of the calendar year (October–December).

Se permite siempre y cuando sea una actividad secundaria y sean formaciones de corta duracion (6 meses maximo)

1- Pasaporte + Fotos 35 x 45 mm + VIDEX + Seguro y Fondos (Cuenta Bloquada Alemana). 2- CV + Carta de Motivación 3- Reserva de alojamiento y Pasaje de avión (o fondos para comprarlo).

Trámite híbrido (Portal digital + Cita presencial obligatoria); aprobación en 6-10 días hábiles.

Original bank statements for the last 3 months, mandatorily signed and stamped by the bank.

No puedes extender la visa, 12 meses es el limite.

Documentos oficiales: Antecedentes penales y Certificado del Seguro Médico deben ser traducidos. CV y Carta de Motivación, se aceptan en ingles o aleman. Extractos bancarios + Documentos de identidad suelen aceptarse en el idioma local.

No se solicita ningún tipo de certificado médico ni análisis clínico para la postulación.

SÍ. Se debe presentar el certificado original, con una antigüedad no mayor a 3 meses, (Apostilla de la Haya no obligatoria)

Cupos ilimitados que duran todo el año. El riesgo no es que se acaben las visas, sino que no encuentres turnos en el sistema de citas online (RK-Termin), que suelen estar llenos con meses de antelación.

Se permite siempre y cuando sea una actividad secundaria y sean formaciones de corta duracion (6 meses maximo)

1- Pasaporte + Fotos 35 x 45mm + VIDEX + Seguro y Fondos. 2- CV + Carta de Motivación, Antecedentes Penales (No Apostillados si se aplica desde Argentina), 3- Reserva de alojamiento y Pasaje de avión (o fondos para comprarlo).