Which nationalities and age range can participate?
The 2026 Santiago guidance is for Chilean citizens ordinarily resident in Chile. Its introduction says applicants aged 18 to 30 inclusive may participate, but FAQ 14 says an applicant must be under 30 on the application date. Ages 18–29 satisfy both statements; the treatment of someone aged 30 is unresolved within this same official guidance.
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Limits of the record
- The official 2026 first-round guidance contradicts itself on age 30. Obtain clarification from the Irish Embassy in Santiago before treating a 30-year-old as eligible. The first-round PDF alone does not establish that a later round is open.
- Santiago 2026 guidance introduction
The Ireland-Chile Working Holiday Agreement allows up to 200 young Chilean applicants (aged between 18 and 30 , both inclusive) annually to take extended holidays in Ireland for up to a year, and to take employment as an incidental aspect of this stay.
- Santiago 2026 guidance FAQ14
14 I am 30 years old now but in 2 more weeks after my application is sent I You must be under 30 years of age at date of application. will be 31. Can I still apply?
- Santiago 2026 guidance citizenship/residence FAQ
citizens ordinarily residing in Chile. You must be living in Chile at the time of your application. We will ask you to show proof for this requirement.