The Danish Agency for International Recruitment and Integration (SIRI) has announced that, on September 1, 2024, a new Working Holiday quota period begins for citizens of Chile and Argentina. VFS Buenos Aires, Argentina and VFS Santiago, Chile open for appointments on September 2, 2024 at 9:00am local time (UTC -4).
- Citizens of Chile and Argentina have an annual quota of 150 Working Holiday residence permits.
- The quota year runs from March of a given year up to and including February of the following year. From March up to and including August (first quota period), SIRI can issue residence permits corresponding to half of the annual quota (up to 75), and from September up to and including February (second quota period), SIRI can issue the remaining part of the quota (up to 150).
- The allocation of permits takes place on a first-come, first-served basis. When the quota (up to 150 residence permits) under the Working Holiday scheme for both Chilean and Argentine citizens has been used, no more residence permits will be issued until 1 March 2025, when the next quota year begins.
Erickson Insights & Analysis
As the second quota period this year opens on September 1, applicants should be aware that it will not be possible to book an appointment at VFS in Buenos Aires, Argentina and VFS Santiago, Chile via their online booking systems until September 2, at 9:00am local time (UTC -4). Erickson Immigration Group will continue to monitor developments and share updates as more news is available. Please contact your employer or EIG attorney if you have questions about anything we’re reporting above or case-specific questions.