1. Application / Registration
Q: Can I take the JLPT in Stockholm in December?
No. Although the JLPT is offered twice a year worldwide, it is held only in July in Stockholm. If you wish to take the test in December, please check the websites of host institutions in neighboring countries, such as Finland, Denmark, Norway, or Germany.
For a list of overseas test site cities and local host institutions, please visit:
list of overseas test site cities and local host institutions
Q: When does the registration open? How do I register?
Registration is done entirely online and opens in early March on our website. We will announce the exact registration date and time on our website as the registration period approaches.
Q: Is there any way to guarantee that I will be able to take the test?
Registration is on a first-come, first-served basis, so please make sure to visit our website when registration opens.
In recent years, all test levels have filled up very quickly, and some levels have become full in a few hours. Therefore, we strongly recommend that you register as soon as registration opens.
Q: I have applied but have not received a confirmation email or payment information. What should I do?
It may take some time to receive a confirmation email with payment information, especially shortly after the application opens.
Please check your spam/junk folder first. If you still cannot find it, please contact SAJP.
Q: I applied for the JLPT several days ago, but I still haven’t received any email. Why?
A: This usually means that you are on the waiting list. If any places become available, we will contact you by email.
Q: Can I change my test level after applying?
No. Once your application has been submitted, it cannot be changed.
Q: Can I transfer my seat to another person?
No. Registration is personal and cannot be transferred.
Q: Can I ask for special arrangement for my test? Also, can I ask for special seating arrangement?
If you require special accommodations due to a medical condition or disability, you should apply for special accommodations when you register for the test.
If you have a seating preference for another reason, please contact SAJP as soon as possible. We will check whether your request can be accommodated.
2. Special Accommodations
Q: What are special accommodations? Who can apply?
Special accommodations are arrangements for those applicants who require adjustments to the standard test environment due to a medical condition, disability, or health-related needs.
Examples include:
- Physical disabilities or mobility impairments
- Vision or hearing difficulties
- Neurodevelopmental conditions (e.g. ADHD, LD)
- Medical conditions requiring special arrangements (e.g. diabetes)
Accommodations may include:
- A separate testing room
- Additional test time
- Other necessary arrangements depending on individual needs
Requests must be submitted when registering for the test and are reviewed individually by the Japan Foundation. Supporting medical documentation is required.
3. Payment
Q: Can I get a refund if I cancel my participation?
No. As stated in the Test Guide, the test fee is non-refundable once registration has been completed.
Q: I have paid but have not received confirmation. What should I do?
Please allow some processing time. If necessary, contact SAJP.
4. Waiting List
Q: How does the waiting list work?
If a registered applicant cancels or does not pay the test fee by the payment deadline, applicants on the waiting list may be contacted and offered the available place.
A short payment deadline will be given, and the place will be confirmed once payment has been received.
Q: What happens if I do not respond in time when contacted from the waiting list?
If we do not receive a response or payment within the given deadline, the place will be offered to the next person on the waiting list.
5. Test Voucher
Q: I have not received my test voucher. What should I do?
Test vouchers are usually sent out by email in early June. If you have not received your voucher by then, please first check your spam/junk folder. If you still cannot find it, please contact SAJP.
Q: My name has changed after registration. What should I do?
Please contact SAJP as soon as possible.
Your test voucher can be updated before the test. However, if the registration data has already been submitted to the Japan Foundation, we may not be able to update your name in the official registration records until after the test.
Please be prepared to provide a valid photo ID and, if applicable, official documentation confirming your name change.
6. Cancellation / Absence
Q: I cannot attend the test. Do I need to inform SAJP?
It is appreciated if you inform us in advance, but the registration cannot be cancelled and the fee cannot be refunded.
Q: Does missing the test affect future applications?
No, it does not affect your eligibility for future JLPT exams.
7. Test Day
Q: What do I need to bring to the test?
Please bring:
・Your printed test voucher
・ A valid photo ID (passport, national ID, etc.)
・ Black No. 2 / HB pencils
・ An eraser
Please note: Entry to the test venue will not be permitted without both your printed test voucher and a valid photo ID.
Q: I have arrived late. Can I still take the test?
No. Late entry is not permitted once a test section has begun. However, you may join the test from the next section if you wait.
Please make sure to arrive at the test venue well before the start of each test section.
Q: Are there any stores available at the test venue?
No. All stores in the university buildings are closed during the summer period.
The closest store is Pressbyrån at Universitet subway station, which is about a 10-minute walk from the test venue.
8. Results & Certificates
Q: When and how can I check my results?
Results are available online at:
https://www.jlpt.jp/e/guideline/results_online.html
Results are available from late August to the end of October. To check your results, you will need your registration number and passcode. The passcode is an eight-digit number that each applicant chooses at the time of registration.
Q: What is the Registration Number?
It is your test number printed on your test voucher.
Q: I forgot my passcode. What should I do?
Our test proctors have a list that includes each examinee’s passcode, so if you have forgotten yours, you can ask a proctor to check it for you on the test day.
If you need to check your passcode after the test, please contact SAJP. We will be happy to help you check your passcode.
Q: When will I receive my certificate and score report?
The Japan Foundation sends official Score Reports and Certificates to SAJP.
SAJP will then distribute them to test participants, usually around September, depending on delivery time.
Q: I have moved to a new address. Can you send my certificate to my new address?
Yes of course. Please contact SAJP as soon as possible and provide your new mailing address. We will send your certificate and score report to your updated address.
