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Study in Sweden

Between 18 and 30, you can use a working holiday of up to one ye⁠a⁠r⁠.

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Studying in Sweden: costs and vi⁠s⁠a⁠s

Study paths and visa options differ by country. Always confirm official rules before applyi⁠n⁠g⁠.

Cost

This country has no official living-⁠cost figu⁠r⁠e⁠.

Swedish Krona in US Dollar (exchange rate)-13% in 5 yearsSee the trend chartSee the full cost breakdown

Entry and permits

  • 90days

    Limit of a stay without a visa (within 180 da⁠y⁠s⁠)

Source: Embassy of Sweden in Tokyo: visiting Sweden as a temporary visitor (⁠v⁠i⁠s⁠a⁠-⁠f⁠r⁠e⁠e⁠ ⁠s⁠t⁠a⁠y⁠)Swedish Migration Agency: working holiday visa for young people

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Working holiday

Depends on your national⁠i⁠t⁠y

Source: Swedish Migration Agency: working holiday visa for young peopleAgreement between Sweden and Japan on working holiday visas (published by the Swedish Migration Agency)Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan: Working Holiday programmes (partner countries, annual quotas and number of participations) (Wayback copy 2026-⁠10-⁠03)

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Visa and working holiday rules can change. Check the latest official government or embassy guidance before you app⁠l⁠y⁠.

Step 1 — Choose a city

Cities to study in Swe⁠d⁠e⁠n

Compare the cities of Sweden with photos and numbe⁠r⁠s⁠.

Stockholm

The capital of Swed⁠e⁠n⁠.

Gothenburg

A port city on the west coast of Swed⁠e⁠n⁠.

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Ways to study in Swe⁠d⁠e⁠n

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Live in Sweden on a working holi⁠d⁠a⁠y

  • Residence permit for a working holiday

Who it suits：For people who want to travel and experience Swedish life and cultu⁠r⁠e⁠.

Length and permit

Ages 18⁠–⁠30 · up to one year · no extension

Can you work?

Work allowed (holiday must be the main purpose)

Cost

Application fee SEK 1,500

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For Japanese citizens. Official names checked on government websites on October 31, 2026.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Up to what age can I apply for Sweden's working holid⁠a⁠y⁠?
You must be between 18 and 30 at the time of applicati⁠o⁠n⁠.
How long can I stay in Sweden on a working holid⁠a⁠y⁠?
The permit is valid for one year at most and cannot be extended. It is never granted for longer than your passport is val⁠i⁠d⁠.
Where do I app⁠l⁠y⁠?
You apply online on the Swedish Migration Agency's website. The decision is sent to the embassy or consulate you chose in the application. A first application must be made from outside Swed⁠e⁠n⁠.
Can I go to Sweden without a vi⁠s⁠a⁠?
Japanese citizens visiting for a short stay such as tourism can stay without a visa for up to 90 days within any 180-⁠day peri⁠o⁠d⁠.

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