Chile working holiday visa for France citizens

Working Holiday (Vacances-Travail) · verified against official sources, 13 July 2026

The short answer

France citizens aged 18–30 can get the Working Holiday (Vacances-Travail) and live and work in Chile for up to 12 months. Places: ~400 places/year. Age is counted when you apply, not when you travel.

Age window

18–30

Duration

12 months

Cost

See official site

Quota

~400 places/year

The conditions that matter

Apply before your 31st birthday
Funds + insurance

Apply on the official site Check all your options Packaged working holidays in Chile

Guidance only — youth-mobility rules, ages, quotas and fees change. Always confirm on the official government page before you book flights or apply.

Other countries open to France passports

Australia — ages 18–35, up to 12 months New Zealand — ages 18–30, up to 12 months Canada — ages 18–35, up to 24 months Japan — ages 18–30, up to 12 months South Korea — ages 18–30, up to 12 months Argentina — ages 18–35, up to 12 months

Chile rules for other passports

Ireland Australia Poland