Application

JLPT 2026 – Registration Information
Registration for JLPT 2026 will open in early March 2026.
The exact date has not been decided yet, but we will announce the opening date as soon as it is confirmed.

    Information

    JLPT will be held at Stockholm University on July 6, 2025.

    If you are taking the JLPT test in Stockholm on July 6th, please make sure to read through the following test guide before the test.

    Test guide 2025

    We will update the web site continuously.

    Test Vouchers

    We expect to be sending digital test vouchers to the examinees late May or at the latest early June.

    Total Examinees per JLPT Test

    JLPT LevelExaminees
    N130
    N250
    N340
    N435
    N535

    If you would like to take the test, please complete the form and upload your photo (see the information on “photo” for details) in a timely manner. After submitting your registration, you will receive payment information only if your registration is submitted before the maximum number of test takers for the level is reached. Your registration will be considered complete once we receive the testing fee of 700 kr.

    The test registration form will be open from March 3 to March 28. However, we reserve the right to close the application form earlier if the number of applications exceeds the available test slots.

    If your registration is submitted after the maximum number of test takers for the level has been reached, you will be placed on the waiting list. In that case, please wait for further information.

    Photo

    It is important that you attach an approved photo when applying for the JLPT. It should be the same kind of photo as on a passport, see example below:

    Make sure to attach an approved photo in tandem with your application, as an unapproved photo will otherwise delay the processing of your application. Please also see the information below:

    Acceptable photos

    • The photo must be submitted in a single copy and should be a good likeness.
    • The face should be depicted straight on with the entire face visible.
    • Both eyes should be fully visible, and the pupils should be clearly seen. The gaze should be directed towards the camera.
    • The photograph should be sharp. The focus should be on the pupils. Reflections should not be visible.
    • You should not wear dark or colored glasses.
    • You should not wear any headgear or similar. Religious headgear is accepted, but the entire face must be clearly visible.
    • The face should be evenly lit, and the background should be light without shadows.
    • The entire head should be visible, not just the face.
    • Both black and white photos and color photos are accepted.
    • It should be taken against a white/light neutral background.
    • The face should occupy at least 70% of the photo.

    Unacceptable photos

    • Photos larger or smaller than 3-4 cm x 3 cm
    • Not taken against a solid background (with buildings and people etc. in the background)
    • Blurred photos (too dark)
    • Your eyes are closed
    • You are waring a hat, sunglasses, facemask or covering your face in any other way
    • Your hands are in the photo
    • Other people are in the photo
    • Your face is too small or too big in relation to the photo size
    • A photo of a photo
    • You’re not facing forward
    • You’re not looking into the camera