Canadian passport / Working Holiday

Working Holiday in Sweden for Canadians (2026)

Check the essential requirements, then follow the five stages to prepare your application and trip.

Governments can change visa requirements at any time. Always check the official government pages before applying.

Canada is explicitly included. Other-passport restrictions are not transferred. Course duration and Canadian quota are unconfirmed here.

Key facts at a glance

Age: 18–30Learn moreReferences: SE-CA
Length of stay: Up to 12 monthsLearn moreReferences: SE-CA
Initial funds: SEK 15000 + departureLearn moreReferences: CA-SE-ISSUER-18
Visa fee: SEK 1500Learn moreReferences: CA-SE-ISSUER-18
Annual quota: To be confirmedLearn moreReferences: SE-CA
Application dates and timing: To be confirmedLearn moreReferences: SE-CA
Language: To be confirmedLearn moreReferences: SE-CA
Study: To be confirmedLearn moreReferences: SE-CA
Work: Work during permit validityLearn moreReferences: CA-SE-ISSUER-18

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Step 1

Check requirements and language preparation

Age

Canadian Working Holiday age range; other categories may differ.

References: SE-CA

Length of stay

The main purpose remains a holiday. Prepare at least SEK 15,000, return-travel resources and comprehensive full-stay insurance.

References: SE-CA

Initial funds

At least SEK 15000 accessible and return ticket or additional funds. Statement less than 6 months old.

References: CA-SE-ISSUER-18

Visa fee

Application charge; check official payment.

References: CA-SE-ISSUER-18

Annual quota

Not confirmed in this Canadian-passport research. Consult the official checklist; this does not mean no requirement applies.

References: SE-CA

Application dates and timing

Not confirmed in this Canadian-passport research. Consult the official checklist; this does not mean no requirement applies.

References: SE-CA

Language

Not confirmed in this Canadian-passport research. Consult the official checklist; this does not mean no requirement applies.

References: SE-CA

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Passport

Readable copies and passport checks under the instructions.

References: CA-SE-ISSUER-18

Insurance

Urgent and other care, hospitalization, emergency dental and medical repatriation. Australia’s exemption does not apply to Canada.

References: CA-SE-ISSUER-18

Documents and participation

English or Swedish, certified translation and original-language copy. First filing outside Sweden.

References: CA-SE-ISSUER-18

Step 2

Apply through the official route

First permit sought outside Sweden, online or through the responsible mission, followed by passport checks.

Check Canadian passport and 18–30 age; holidays remain primary.
Prepare funds, departure, insurance and translations.
Apply outside Sweden, pay SEK 1500 and identify the passport-check mission.
Respond to requests, read the decision and follow residence-card instructions.

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Step 3

Read your approval and entry conditions

Read the entire approval notice: identity, dates, entry deadline and conditions. Keep it available offline. Do not assume the visa starts on your preferred date.

Step 4

Get ready for the trip

Keep SEK 15000 and departure separate. Prepare emergency-dental/repatriation cover, statement and translations. Permission is at most one year without extension.

Passport, visa and requested evidence accessible offline.
Initial funds, insurance and departure costs checked separately.
First accommodation and airport transport arranged.

Step 5

Start your Working Holiday

Check card, dates and conditions. Employment ends at expiry; no WH extension. Confirm tax formalities before the first job.

Work

Holidays remain primary; work ends at expiry. No per-employer cap inferred.

CA-SE-ISSUER-18

Study

Not confirmed in this Canadian-passport research. Consult the official checklist; this does not mean no requirement applies.

SE-CA

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Plan a language course for your trip.

Through ViveCampus you can request language-course quotes with international-student discounts. Offers may vary by your country of origin and destination. A personalized quote confirms available discounts and the final price. Booking a course does not guarantee a visa.

Not confirmed in this Canadian-passport research. Consult the official checklist; this does not mean no requirement applies.

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Frequently asked questions

Do Canadians need insurance?

Yes; the page’s exemption concerns Australians.

References: CA-SE-ISSUER-18

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Departure included in SEK 15000?

No: ticket or purchase funds additional.

References: CA-SE-ISSUER-18

Apply from Sweden?

First permit must be sought from outside.

References: CA-SE-ISSUER-18

Can I extend?

No; at most one year, without outlasting the passport.

References: CA-SE-ISSUER-18

Are French documents enough?

English or Swedish with certified translation and original if translated.

References: CA-SE-ISSUER-18

Work after expiry?

No; employment must end with permission.

References: CA-SE-ISSUER-18

Official sources

Each source retains its own check date. Governments can change requirements at any time; check the official government pages before applying.

2026-10-17 · Governments can change visa requirements at any time. Always check the official government pages before applying.

SE-CA · IRCC - Canadian passport: Sweden

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2026-10-17 · Governments can change visa requirements at any time. Always check the official government pages before applying.

SE-ISSUER · Sweden - official destination guidance

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2026-10-18 · Governments can change visa requirements at any time. Always check the official government pages before applying.

CA-SE-ISSUER-18 · Swedish Migration Agency: Working Holiday

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