South Korean passport / Working Holiday

Working Holiday in Sweden for Korean 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: KR15-SE-MIGRATION
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

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Step 1

Check requirements and language preparation

Age

18–30. Check this at the application stage. Age alone does not establish eligibility; residence and previous participation also matter.

References: COMP-SE

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

Prepare SEK 15,000 and a separate return ticket or purchase funds. The bank statement must be no more than six months old.

References: KR15-SE-MIGRATION

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

An annual figure was not established in the reviewed Korean-passport evidence. This does not mean there is no quota or that places are unlimited; check the current official notice.

References: COMP-SE

Application dates and timing

An annual opening or closing date was not established in the reviewed evidence. Consular appointments and individual visa entry deadlines are separate; confirm current filing instructions.

References: COMP-SE

Language

No programme language-test score was established from the reviewed checklist. Document-language and translation requirements are different from a test; check the receiving office’s individual list.

References: COMP-SE

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Passport

Permission cannot outlast the passport. Follow the invited app-based passport check or await personal-presentation instructions.

References: KR15-SE-MIGRATION

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

First participation; no accompanying dependants

References: COMP-SE

Step 2

Apply through the official route

File the first application outside Sweden through the e-service. Follow requested passport checks and biometric steps, and await the decision.

Check nationality, residence, age and previous participation in the official guidance.
File the first application outside Sweden through the e-service. Follow requested passport checks and biometric steps, and await the decision.
Prepare the requested funds, insurance, passport and other evidence; submit through the designated channel.
Respond to further evidence requests. After approval, check validity, entry deadlines and work conditions.

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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

Prepare SEK 15,000 and a separate return ticket or purchase funds. The bank statement must be no more than six months old. 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.

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

Read approval and residence-card instructions and complete any required pre-travel biometrics. KR15-SE-MIGRATION
Maintain whole-stay medical, hospital, emergency dental and medical repatriation cover. KR15-SE-MIGRATION
Work must remain secondary to the holiday and end when permission expires. KR15-SE-MIGRATION
The permit lasts at most one year and cannot be extended. Plan departure around actual expiry and passport validity. KR15-SE-MIGRATION

Work

The principal purpose is a holiday; work supplements travel funds. Check the approval and official guidance for occupation and employment-duration restrictions.

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Study

A numerical course-duration limit was not established in the reviewed Korean-passport evidence. Confirm permitted activity before enrolling and do not import another agreement’s study period.

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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.

A numerical course-duration limit was not established in the reviewed Korean-passport evidence. Confirm permitted activity before enrolling and do not import another agreement’s study period.

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Frequently asked questions

How should I prepare living and departure funds?

Prepare SEK 15,000 and a separate return ticket or purchase funds. The bank statement must be no more than six months old.

References: KR15-SE-MIGRATION

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What insurance and duration should I prepare?

References: COMP-SE

What passport validity and evidence are needed?

Permission cannot outlast the passport. Follow the invited app-based passport check or await personal-presentation instructions.

References: KR15-SE-MIGRATION

Which documents and participation history should I check?

First participation; no accompanying dependants

References: COMP-SE

What work restrictions apply?

The principal purpose is a holiday; work supplements travel funds. Check the approval and official guidance for occupation and employment-duration restrictions.

References: COMP-SE

Which application route should I use?

File the first application outside Sweden through the e-service. Follow requested passport checks and biometric steps, and await the decision.

References: KR15-SE-MIGRATION

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 - KR passport guidance

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

KR15-SE-MIGRATION · Official SE guidance · Korean passport

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