Working holiday visa for young people
Who it's for: For young people who want to experience Swedish life and culture while on a working holiday.
Information, not immigration advice. This page summarises what the government publishes. Confirm every figure on the official page before you pay or apply.
Last checked 3 Nov 2026
Requirements at a glance
- Age limit: 18 to 30
- Money to show: SEK 15,000
- Main fee: SEK 1,500
- Decision time: 3 months
Figures and costs
| Item | Amount | In your currency | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main fee | SEK 1,500 | — | migrationsverket.seOfficial · 3 Nov 2026 |
| Money to show | SEK 15,000 | — | migrationsverket.seOfficial · 3 Nov 2026 |
Figures marked check could not be confirmed on a live official page, or come from a secondary source.
What the official pages say
4 points recorded from official pages. Open a point to see the official wording.
Age limit18 to 30Official wording
“You must be between 18 and 30 years of age”
Money to showSEK 15,000Official wording
“You must have at least SEK 15,000, so that you can support yourself financially when you first arrive in Sweden.”
Main feeSEK 1,500Official wording
“The fee is SEK 1,500.”
Decision time3 monthsOfficial wording
“Complete applications 75% of recently decided cases have been decided within: 3 months”
We have not yet recorded: Job offer needed; Study place needed; Minimum education; Work experience; Language; Salary threshold; Family can join; Can lead to permanent residence; Occupation list. That does not mean there is no rule — confirm on the official page. Official page.
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