How to study in Sweden
Compare each route by stay and permit, work rights, cost and who it suits. Sources are under each row.
How do you get there?
Choose a different route, and the permit you need changes.
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
You must be 18 to 30 when you apply. The permit is valid for one year at most and cannot be extended. It is never granted for longer than your passport is valid. People who have previously received a Swedish working holiday visa are not eligible, so you can take part once.
- Can you work?
Work allowed (holiday must be the main purpose)
You may work while you are in Sweden. The main purpose of your trip must be a holiday rather than work, and any work must end when your permit expires.
- Cost
Application fee SEK 1,500
The Swedish Migration Agency lists the application fee as SEK 1,500.
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
You must be 18 to 30 when you apply. The permit is valid for one year at most and cannot be extended. It is never granted for longer than your passport is valid. People who have previously received a Swedish working holiday visa are not eligible, so you can take part once.
Can you work?
Work allowed (holiday must be the main purpose)
You may work while you are in Sweden. The main purpose of your trip must be a holiday rather than work, and any work must end when your permit expires.
Cost
Application fee SEK 1,500
The Swedish Migration Agency lists the application fee as SEK 1,500.
For Japanese citizens. Official names checked on government websites on October 31, 2026.
Sources (official government pages)
Live in Sweden on a working holiday・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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