Working Holiday Visas for New Zealanders Going to Sweden

Last Updated: November 2007

Eligibility

To be eligible you must:

be aged between 18 and 30
hold a valid New Zealand passport
not have previously participated in this Working Holiday Program
hold medical and comprehensive hospitalisation insurance for the length of your stay
have a return ticket or sufficient funds to buy one
meet health and character requirements
not be accompanied by dependents

The visa costs the equivalent of 1,000 SEK at the time of application.

You must have access to at least 15,000 SEK.

No known quota.

The visa is valid for 12 months.

Employment must be temporary by nature but there are no specified limitations.

You may leave and re-enter multiple times but the time allowed for your visa will not be paused while you are away.

Download the application form Swedish Embassy or Consulate in New Zealand or anywhere you are presently residing.

Apply at least 4 weeks before you plan to enter Sweden.

Consulate General of Sweden - Wellington
Level 7, Molesworth House
101 Molesworth Street
Thorndon
Wellington 601

Phone: 04 499 9895
Fax: 04 499 1464
Email: sweden@xtra.co.nz

Consulate of Sweden - Auckland
Level 3, 13 O’Connell Street
Auckland 1010

Phone: +64-9-373 5332
Fax: +64-9-302 2535
Email: swedconauckland@xtra.co.nz

Consulate of Sweden - Christchurch
10 Bealey Avenue
Christchurch

Phone: +64-3-377 0542
Fax: +64-3-365 1332
Email: sweden.christchurch@xtra.co.nz

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