Application

JLPT 2026 – Registration Information

The application forms for JLPT 2026 were available on this page.
Registration opened on Sunday, 1 March 2026 at 13:00, and the application period ran until 22 March 2026.

Each test level had a limited number of seats, and applicants who applied after the spots were filled were placed on a waiting list.

Spots filled extremely quickly in 2026—all five levels reached capacity on the first day, with some levels filling within an hour.

If you plan to take the JLPT in Stockholm in the future, make sure to apply as soon as registration opens to secure your spot.

Registration Forms

Please click the link for the JLPT level you want to register for.
The registration forms opened at 13:00 UTC+1 (Swedish time) March 1, 2026.

  • Click here to register for the N1. (full: all seats confirmed with payment
  • Click here to register for the N2. (full: all seats confirmed with payment)
  • Click here to register for the N3. (full: all seats confirmed with payment)
  • Click here to register for the N4. (full: all seats confirmed with payment)
  • Click here to register for the N5. (full: all seats confirmed with payment)

    (Remaining spots updated at 14:05, March 31, 2026.)
With Regards to JLPT 2026 Applications

Now the first 190 applicants have secured their places with payment.

All 190 spots for the JLPT in Stockholm were filled within the first two days of registration.
We received a total of 254 applications in the one week that the forms were open. If the forms had remained open longer, there may have been even more interest.

We would like to apologize to those who could not get a testing spot due to practical limitations in staffing and venue size.

If you would like to take the test this year, other testing sites may be a good alternative, such as those in Finland, Norway, Denmark, or Germany. Most of those testing sites offer the JLPT in December this year.

If you wish to take the JLPT in Stockholm, the next opportunity will be in July 2027.
We strongly recommend applying as soon as registration opens, as places tend to fill up very quickly.

The application process

The application process is as follows.

  1. Applicants must complete the application form (Google Form) online.
  2. The required photo must be sent separately by email promptly in order to complete the application. The email subject should be: “Photo: JLPT N#, First Name Last Name”. Please refer to the information under “Photo” for details about the photo requirements.
    If the submitted photo does not meet the requirements, you must send a new acceptable photo promptly, or you will lose your seat.
  3. Once the submitted photo has been checked, bank payment information will be sent by email.
  4. Payment must be completed within four days in order to secure a seat.
  5. If payment is not completed within four days, the next person on the waiting list will be contacted.

At the beginning of the application period, many people may submit their applications at the same time. As a result, it may take some time to check photos and send bank payment information.
Applicants who submit the form after capacity has been reached will be placed on a waiting list. If you have not received any bank payment information within a reasonable period after submitting your application and photo, please understand that you are on the waiting list. (No confirmation email will be sent regarding the waiting list.)

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 face should occupy at least 70% of the photo.
  • 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.

    Unacceptable photos
  • Not taken against a solid background (with buildings and people etc. in the background)
  • Blurred photos (too dark)
  • Your eyes are closed
  • You are wearing 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
  • photos of a photo ID (e.g., passport, driver’s license) or photos of printed pictures.
  • You’re not facing forward
  • You’re not looking into the camera

The test guide

JLPT will be held at Stockholm University on July 5, 2026.
If you are taking the JLPT test in Stockholm on July 5th, please make sure to read through the following test guide before the test.

Test guide 2026

Test Vouchers

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

Total Examinees per JLPT Test

JLPT LevelExaminees
N135
N250
N335
N430
N540

If the number of applications exceeds the available test slots, we may close the application form earlier.

If your application form 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.