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Sweden Working Holiday residence permit

12 facts quoted from the official source

Young-person cultural holiday with incidental work in Sweden.

Savings required
SEK 15,000
the lowest published threshold
Can bring
—
Not stated in the official source
Requirements
6
each quoted below
Who qualifies

Who this route is for

Every item below is the government’s own wording, quoted from the official source. Whether you personally qualify depends on your full profile.

6 requirements quoted from the official source.

The conditions that decide it
  • Financial means and return travelAt least SEK 15,000 plus a return ticket or funds to buy one are required.
  • Maximum ageApplicants must be between 18 and 30 years of age.
  • Minimum ageApplicants must be between 18 and 30 years of age.
  • Nationality or qualifying statusApplicants must be citizens of Australia, Canada, Hong Kong, Japan, New Zealand or South Korea.
What you’ll show with your application

Paperwork you prepare — it does not rule you out.

  • Health insuranceComprehensive health insurance is required, except for Australian citizens.
  • Passport, travel document and visa classA valid passport is required.
Also stated by the source
  • Work and study rightsIncidental work is permitted during the working holiday.
Family

Who you can bring

— Not stated in the official source. The official page for this route does not address dependent-family rights, so we do not publish a claim either way.
Costs & timelines

What the source prices

Fees
1 proven from the official source.
  • FeeThe current official application tariff applies to this route.checked 2026-07-27
Validity
3 proven from the official source.
  • Duration and validityThe permit is valid for at most one year.
  • Duration Maximum YearsThe permit is valid for at most one year.
  • Renewal and change of statusThe permit cannot be extended.
How it works

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FAQ

Straight answers

01Who qualifies for this route to Sweden?
The official source states: Young-person cultural holiday with incidental work in Sweden.
02How much money do I need?
The official source states: At least SEK 15,000 plus a return ticket or funds to buy one are required. The lowest published threshold is SEK 15,000 (savings).
03Do I need health insurance?
The official source states: Comprehensive health insurance is required, except for Australian citizens.

Every answer is quoted from the official migrationsverket.se page for this route, last read 2026-07-27.

We checked 12 points against the official source; 12 are quoted on this page. The other 0 are either not addressed by the source or not yet backed by a quote — we would rather show you the edge of the record than fill it with a plausible guess.

See the 0 open points

Processing time is not published in the official source for this route. We publish a number only when the official text states that number.

Not stated in the official source — the official source names no exclusion for this route.

The source

Where every quote comes from

Official government source migrationsverket.seLast read 2026-07-27 Every quote on this page is from this Sweden government page.
Compiled from official sources · pending independent re-check · Last checked 2026-07-27 · Our methodology
 · Compiled by António Mira · How we verify · Not legal advice — rules change; confirm with the official source before deciding.
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