Denmark opens 75 Working Holiday spots for Chile and Argentina

Denmark opened its second 2026 Working Holiday quota window for Chilean and Argentine citizens on Sept. 1, releasing the remaining allocation of 12-month residence permits.

Staggered caps across two annual windows

The Danish Agency for International Recruitment and Integration (SIRI) divides its bilateral Working Holiday program into two intake periods each quota year, which runs from March through February. Under reciprocal bilateral agreements, Denmark caps approvals at 150 residence permits per country annually.

The first window, running from March 1 through Aug. 31, capped approvals at 75 for each nationality.

The current window allocates the remaining 75 spots on a strict first-come, first-served basis through Feb. 28, 2027. Once an intake hits the 150-permit ceiling, SIRI rejects all subsequent applications until the next quota cycle opens March 1, 2027. SIRI refunds its processing fee for quota-blocked submissions, but booking fees paid to VFS Global remain nonrefundable.

In-person filing and balance requirements

The scheme grants travelers aged 18 to 30 up to 12 months of legal stay, allowing secondary employment to supplement travel funds alongside limited study courses. Applicants must hold Argentine or Chilean citizenship, reside locally and apply in person through VFS Global centers in Buenos Aires or Santiago.

Consular guidance confirms that applications submitted from outside the applicant's home country face immediate rejection. Candidates preparing for settling in Denmark must submit:

• Proof of at least 15,000 Danish kroner ($2,300) in accessible maintenance funds

• A return flight ticket or documented financial reserves to purchase one

• A comprehensive one-year international medical insurance policy

• A valid first-time applicant declaration without accompanying dependent children

• Payment of the €23 ($25) VFS Global service fee alongside Danish consular charges

Securing limited appointment slots

Because consular staff process files in the order received, eligible travelers planning a departure before March must book VFS appointments immediately. Once the 75 remaining slots fill in Santiago or Buenos Aires, prospective applicants lose access to the Danish working holiday route for six months.