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Study in Chile

Between 18 and 30, you can use a one-⁠year working holid⁠a⁠y⁠.

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Studying in Chile: costs and vi⁠s⁠a⁠s

Study paths and visa options differ by country. Always confirm official rules before applyi⁠n⁠g⁠.

Cost

This country has no official living-⁠cost figu⁠r⁠e⁠.

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Entry and permits

  • 90days

    Limit of a stay without a visa (tourism and simil⁠a⁠r⁠)

Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan, Overseas Safety website: Chile basic safety data (visa and immigration)Chile's National Migration Service: transitory stay for people entering for tourism and similar purposes (⁠9⁠0⁠ ⁠d⁠a⁠y⁠s⁠)

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Working holiday

Depends on your national⁠i⁠t⁠y

Source: Embassy of Chile in Japan: Working Holiday Chile - JapanChilean Ministry of Foreign Affairs consular site: Working Holiday programme with JapanMinistry of Foreign Affairs of Japan: Working Holiday programmes (partner countries, annual quotas and number of participations) (Wayback copy 2026-⁠10-⁠03)

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Visa and working holiday rules can change. Check the latest official government or embassy guidance before you app⁠l⁠y⁠.

Step 1 — Choose a city

Cities to study in Ch⁠i⁠l⁠e

Compare the cities of Chile with photos and numbe⁠r⁠s⁠.

Santiago

The capital of Chi⁠l⁠e⁠.

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Ways to study in Ch⁠i⁠l⁠e

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Live in Chile on a working holi⁠d⁠a⁠y

  • Working Holiday visa

Who it suits：For people who want to travel and experience Chilean culture and daily li⁠f⁠e⁠.

Length and permit

Ages 18⁠–⁠30 · one year (extendable by one more) · once

Can you work?

Work allowed (incidental to the holiday)

Cost

Being confirmed

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For Japanese citizens. Official names checked on government websites on October 31, 2026.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Up to what age can I apply for Chile's working holid⁠a⁠y⁠?
You must be between 18 and 30 at the time you apply for the vi⁠s⁠a⁠.
How long can I stay in Chile on a working holid⁠a⁠y⁠?
You can stay for one year, and the stay can be extended by one more year. However, you cannot change your residence status while you are in Chi⁠l⁠e⁠.
Where do I app⁠l⁠y⁠?
You apply for the visa at the Consulate of Chile in Tokyo. Please contact the consulate for details of the procedu⁠r⁠e⁠.
Can I go to Chile without a vi⁠s⁠a⁠?
Japanese citizens do not need a visa for a short stay of up to 90 days for tourism or similar purposes. A visa suited to the purpose is required if you plan to work or to stay longer than 90 da⁠y⁠s⁠.

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