Chile

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Chile is a country located along the western coast of South America and shares borders with Argentina, Bolivia, and Peru. The country stretches along the Pacific coastline and has a population exceeding 19 million (2023). Due to its considerable longitudinal extent, the nation exhibits a diverse range of climates, transitioning from a coastal desert climate in the tropical north to a cold subantarctic climate at its southernmost tip. The Chilean Andes run almost the entire length of the country. They form most of the border between Chile and Argentina and include the highest section of the mountain range.

Chile is a Republic based on parliamentary democracy whereby the President is both Head of State and Head of Government. The capital is Santiago de Chile, and the official language is Spanish. Chile is considered as one of South America's most stable and prosperous nations.

Conditions for benefiting from the arrangement.
1. ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS TO BE MET AND SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS TO BE SUBMITTED:
  • must be aged between eighteen (18) and thirty-five (35) years old inclusive at the time of application;
  • hold a valid Luxembourg passport;
  • be in possession of a valid Luxembourg passport;
  • not be accompanied by dependents (e.g. dependent children);
  • have sufficient financial means to support themselves locally (min. 2 500€);
  • have sufficient financial means to purchase a return ticket;
  • meet the health criteria required to obtain a medical certificate;
  •  have a clean criminal record;
  • not have previously participated in the Working Holiday Program for Luxembourg.

 

2. ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS TO BE MET AND SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS TO BE SUBMITTED:
  • 1 application form completed and signed;
  • 2 passport photos;
  • passport valid for at least 15 months from the date of issue of the visa;
  • visa application fee;
  • criminal record less than 3 months old;
  • medical certificate;
  • reservation of a return ticket or proof of sufficient resources to obtain one;
  • a signed cover letter in English ;
  • a CV in English;
  • proof of sufficient resources equivalent to or greater than €2 500 (bank statements or notarized deed attesting to possession of this sum) ;
  • proof of accommodation for the first 15 days (hotel reservation, or letter of invitation with copy of ID);
  • health insurance covering the entire stay up to €30 000.

 

3. How to apply for a Working Holiday Program visa for Luxembourg:

Luxembourg citizens must submit their application to:

        Embassy of Chile in Bruxelles

        106 Rue des Aduatiques

        1040 Etterbeek, Belgique

        Tel: +32 (02) 743 36 60

        Email: echilebelgica@minrel.gob.cl

        Website : https://www.chile.gob.cl/en/belgica

4.  Further information
  • Working Holiday Program visas are issued to a maximum quota of 100 participants from Chile per year.
  • The applicants will receive a long-stay, multiple-entry visa for 12 months. Extensions or changes in visa type are not possible.
  • Participants are authorized to take up temporary employment with one or more employers during the period covered by the long-stay visa.
  • Beneficiaries of this visa are not eligible for unemployment or social welfare benefits.