Chile

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Chile is a country located on the west coast of South America and bordered by Argentina, Bolivia, and Peru. The country stretches along the Pacific coastline and has a population of over 19 million (2023). Due to its considerable length, the country has a wide range of climates, transitioning from a coastal desert climate in the tropical north to a cold subantarctic climate in the far south. 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 part of the mountain range.

Chile is a Republic based on parliamentary democracy with the President as 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. To be eligible, applicants must meet the following conditions:

  • They must be between eighteen (18) and thirty-five (35) years old at the time of application;
  • They must hold Luxembourgish nationality and be a resident of Luxembourg;
  • They must hold a valid Luxembourgish passport;
  • They must not be accompanied by any dependents (e.g. children);
  • They must have sufficient financial means to cover their expenses on site (min. €2,500);
  • They must have sufficient financial means to purchase a return ticket;
  • They must meet the health criteria required for obtaining a medical certificate;
  • They must have a clean criminal record;
  • They must not have previously participated in Chile's Work Holiday Program;
  • They must officially be residing in Luxembourg at the time of application.

2. General and additional mandatory conditions to be met and supporting documents to be submitted:

  • 1 completed and signed application form;
  • 2 passport photos;
  • A passport valid for at least 15 months from the date of visa issuance;
  • The visa application fee;
  • A legalized criminal record certificate issued within the last three months and translated in English;
  • A legalized medical certificate issued within the last three months;
  • A reservation of a return ticket or proof of sufficient funds to purchase one;
  • A signed cover letter in English;
  • A CV in English;
  • Proof of sufficient financial means equivalent to or exceeding €2,500 (bank statements or notarized deed attesting to possession of this amount);
  • Proof of accommodation for the first 15 days (hotel reservation, or in case of private acccommodation, an invitation letter with a copy of an identity document);
  • Health insurance covering the entire duration of the stay with a coverage up to €30,000.

3. How to apply for a Work & Travel Visa for Chile:

Luxembourg citizens must submit their application to:

Embassy of Chile in Brussels

                106 Rue des Aduatiques

                1040 Etterbeek, Belgium

                Tel: +32 (02) 743 36 60

                Email: echilebelgica@minrel.gob.cl

                Website

4. Further information

  • Work & Travel visas are issued to a maximum quota of 100 participants from Luxembourg 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.