Age
18–30. Check this at the application stage. Age alone does not establish eligibility; residence and previous participation also matter.
References: COMP-SE
Japanese passport / Working Holiday
Working Holiday in Sweden for Japanese citizens (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.
Key facts at a glance
- Age
- 18–30Learn moreReferences: COMP-SE
- Length of stay
- Up to 12 monthsLearn moreReferences: COMP-SE
- Initial funds
- SEK 15,000 plus return travelLearn moreReferences: COMP-SE
- Visa fee
- SEK 1,500Learn moreReferences: COMP-SE
- Annual quota
- To be confirmedLearn moreReferences: COMP-SE
- Application dates and timing
- To be confirmedLearn moreReferences: COMP-SE
- Language
- To be confirmedLearn moreReferences: COMP-SE
- Study
- To be confirmedLearn moreReferences: COMP-SE
- Work
- Work incidental to the holidayLearn moreReferences: COMP-SE
Japan →SwedenWorking Holiday in Sweden for Japanese citizens (2026)
Requirements, application steps and preparation before departure.
Step 1
Check requirements and language preparation
Length of stay
Up to 12 months. This is the programme’s maximum. Read your actual permission for its end date; passport and insurance validity are separate checks.
References: COMP-SE
Initial funds
SEK 15,000 plus return travel. Keep living-funds evidence separate from return or departure costs. This is not a complete trip budget. Check the official checklist for the accepted bank evidence and its issue date.
References: COMP-SE
Visa fee
SEK 1,500. Visa or permit charges are separate from insurance, translations and provider costs. Check the authority’s payment instructions before paying.
References: COMP-SE
Annual quota
Not established in this research. This does not mean there is no requirement. Confirm with the issuing authority before booking or applying.
References: COMP-SE
Application dates and timing
Not established in this research. This does not mean there is no requirement. Confirm with the issuing authority before booking or applying.
References: COMP-SE
Language
Not established in this research. This does not mean there is no requirement. Confirm with the issuing authority before booking or applying.
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Explore language courses →Passport
Valid passport; permission cannot exceed passport expiry
References: JP-SE-18
Insurance
Whole-stay medical, hospital, emergency dental and repatriation cover. An ordinary travel policy may not include every required item. Check exclusions, work-related cover and the start and end dates with the insurer.
References: COMP-SE
Documents and participation
Use certified translations and include the original-language copy.
References: JP-SE-18
Step 2
Apply through the official route
- Apply from outside Sweden and check Japanese age, funds and insurance requirements.
- Prepare passport copies, bank evidence, return funds and insurance.
- Apply electronically, choose the embassy and pay, then complete the instructed passport check.
- Receive the decision and check residence-card and travel instructions.
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
Use financial evidence no more than 6 months old and show return costs separately. Japanese applicants need full-stay insurance.
- 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
Work only during permission and keep holiday primary. Follow the decision’s passport, card and registration instructions.
Work
The principal purpose is a holiday; work supplements travel funds. Check the approval and official guidance for occupation and employment-duration restrictions.
Study
Not established in this research. This does not mean there is no requirement. Confirm with the issuing authority before booking or applying.
Explore language courses →Language courses · commercial service
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 established in this research. This does not mean there is no requirement. Confirm with the issuing authority before booking or applying.
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Frequently asked questions
Are Japanese applicants exempt from insurance?
The exemption concerns Australians. Japanese applicants need full-stay medical, hospital, emergency dental and repatriation cover.
References: JP-SE-18
Explore language courses →How recent must bank evidence be?
No more than 6 months old; show SEK 15,000 plus a return ticket or funds.
References: JP-SE-18
Can I make the first application inside Sweden?
Apply from outside Sweden; an inside-country first application may be rejected.
References: JP-SE-18
Is passport checking always at an embassy?
You may receive digital-check instructions. Book personal presentation if required by the authority.
References: JP-SE-18
Are Japanese documents alone sufficient?
Provide certified English or Swedish translations and original-language copies.
References: JP-SE-18
Official sources
Source check dates are listed individually below. Rules may change after a check; always confirm current requirements with the official government authority.
2026-10-16 · Governments can change visa requirements at any time. Always check the official government pages before applying.
COMP-SE · Sweden - JP passport guidance
Read the official instructions ↗2026-10-18 · Governments can change visa requirements at any time. Always check the official government pages before applying.