Age
18–30
Swedish passport / Working Holiday
Working Holiday in Japan for Swedish 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: JP NDC-SE-JP
- Length of stay
- Up to 1 year from entryLearn moreReferences: JP NDC-SE-JP
- Initial funds
- SEK 41,000 / SEK 20,000 + return ticketLearn moreReferences: JP NDC-SE-JP
- Visa fee
- No visa chargeLearn moreReferences: JP NDC-SE-JP
- Annual quota
- To be confirmedLearn moreReferences: JP NDC-SE-JP
- Application dates and timing
- To be confirmedLearn moreReferences: JP NDC-SE-JP
- Language
- To be confirmedLearn moreReferences: JP NDC-SE-JP
- Study
- To be confirmedLearn moreReferences: JP NDC-SE-JP
- Work
- Work incidental to the holidayLearn moreReferences: JP NDC-SE-JP
Sweden →JapanWorking Holiday in Japan for Swedish citizens (2026)
Requirements, application steps and preparation before departure.
Step 1
Check requirements and language preparation
Length of stay
Up to 1 year from entry
Initial funds
Provide own-name statements for the last 3 months. The lower amount requires a return or onward ticket.
Visa fee
No visa charge
Annual quota
The reviewed evidence does not establish an annual allocation for this passport. A missing number does not mean unlimited participation or remaining places.
Application dates and timing
No annual application window is established by the reviewed evidence. Separate personal entry deadlines from filing dates and confirm attendance with the authority.
Language
The reviewed checklist establishes no language-test score. Check document language and translations; self-assessment does not replace any official requirement.
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At least 2 blank visa pages
Insurance
Sufficient medical insurance throughout
Documents and participation
A prior grant normally prevents another; the unused-visa exception needs embassy confirmation.
Step 2
Apply through the official route
File in person or by registered mail at least three weeks before departure.
- Read the authority’s requirements for your passport.
- File in person or by registered mail at least three weeks before departure.
- Use the official application route and pay confirmed charges.
- Read the decision and entry conditions before booking travel.
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
File in person or by registered mail at least three weeks before departure.
- 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
- Register your address with the municipality within 14 days of settling. Follow the rules when changing address too. NDC-SE-JP NDC-SE-JP-MOFA
- Follow the health-cover option documented in your application. Confirm municipal duties; travel insurance covers different risks from public health insurance. NDC-SE-JP
- Work must remain incidental to the holiday. Avoid bars, nightclubs and other prohibited entertainment businesses, including other job roles. NDC-SE-JP NDC-SE-JP-MOFA
- The visa is for a single entry. Confirm required re-entry permission before temporarily leaving Japan. NDC-SE-JP
Work
Work incidental to the holiday
Study
The passport-specific source establishes no numerical course limit. Confirm the planned course and permit conditions before enrolling; do not use another nationality’s limit.
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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.
The passport-specific source establishes no numerical course limit. Confirm the planned course and permit conditions before enrolling; do not use another nationality’s limit.
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Frequently asked questions
Does the amount include departure?
Provide own-name statements for the last 3 months. The lower amount requires a return or onward ticket.
Explore language courses →Does previous participation count?
A prior grant normally prevents another; the unused-visa exception needs embassy confirmation.
Official sources
Research consulted: 17 October 2026. Check current requirements with the issuing authority before applying.
2026-10-17 · Governments can change visa requirements at any time. Always check the official government pages before applying.
JP · Japanese Embassy - passport-specific Working Holiday
Read the official instructions ↗2026-10-18 · Governments can change visa requirements at any time. Always check the official government pages before applying.
NDC-SE-JP · Official guidance · SE research
Read the official instructions ↗2026-10-18 · Governments can change visa requirements at any time. Always check the official government pages before applying.