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Sweden Working Holiday Visa

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Sweden

Sweden•Europe

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Sweden Working Holiday Visa

Work

At a Glance

Processing Time

Varies

Application Fee

1,500 SEK

Stay Duration

1 year

Renewable

No

Job Offer

Not Required

Dependents

Not Specified

PR Pathway

No

Remote Work

Not Required

Overview

Sweden Working Holiday Visa

The Working Holiday visa is a cultural exchange program for young adults from specific partner countries. It allows participants to live and work in Sweden for up to one year. It is a non-renewable, one-time permit that does not lead to permanent residency.

Stay & Extensions

Initial grant

1 year

Eligible Nationalities (6)

Australia

Australia

Canada

Canada

Hong Kong SAR China

Hong Kong SAR China Japan

Japan

Japan

New Zealand

New Zealand

South Korea

South Korea

Requirements

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

Aged 18–30

Citizen of a partner country

Proof of sufficient funds (SEK 15,000)

Return ticket or funds for one

Comprehensive health insurance

KEY CRITERIA

Education

none or higher

Min. Savings

15,000 EUR

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

Valid passport

Proof of funds

Health insurance policy

Advantages & Considerations

Key Benefits

Cultural exchange opportunity
Freedom to work for any employer
Simple application process

Worth Knowing

One-time opportunity
No dependents allowed
Not a path to permanent residency
Age outside 18-30 range
Not a citizen of a partner country
Insufficient funds

Application Process

1

Verify eligibility

2

Submit application via portal

3

Pay fee

4

Receive decision

Application Forms

Migrationsverket Online Portal

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