🇸🇪 Sweden · Working holiday
Working Holiday Visa — requirements, costs & how to apply
Who is eligible
| Proof of savings | €1,366 (≈ SEK 15,000 · FX 2026-06-19) |
| Health insurance | Required (valid in-country) |
| Age range | 18–30 |
Costs
| Application / consular fee | €137 |
Duration & renewal
Initial stay: 12 months.
Documents
- Must have a valid passport
- Must have a citizen of Australia, Canada, Hong Kong, Japan, New Zealand or South Korea
- Must have between 18 and 30 years of age
- Must have a return ticket or money to buy one
- Must have access to at least SEK 15,000
Who can apply
Open to all nationalities.
How to apply
- Confirm you meet the eligibility above.
- Gather documents and apply via the official portal: https://www.migrationsverket.se/en/you-want-to-apply/work/temporary-work-in-sweden/working-holiday-visa-for-young-people.html.
Frequently asked
Do I need health insurance?
Yes — valid health insurance in the country is required.
Sources & verification
Every figure on this page is taken from an official government source and dated. Nothing is inferred.
Proof of savings
“You must have at least SEK 15,000, so that you can support yourself financially when you first arrive in Sweden.”
Health insurance
Age range
“if you are between 18 and 30 years old”
Application fee
Open to all nationalities
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Informational only, not legal or immigration advice. Requirements change — always confirm on the official government source linked above before applying. Last verified 2026-06-21.