Niger
Sweden
Sweden visa for Nigerien citizens
Entry requirement
Nigerien citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Sweden.
- Where to apply
- No mission in your country
- Visa guide
- Sweden visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index
Which Sweden visa?
Schengen visa (type C) for tourism
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to 90 days in any 180-day period across the Schengen area
- Fee
- €90
- Processing time
- Normally 15 calendar days, extendable up to 45 days if more examination or documents are needed.
For the tourist visa, Sweden’s official sources give a standard fee of €90. Processing time, as Sweden states it: Normally 15 calendar days, extendable up to 45 days if more examination or documents are needed. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 90 days in any 180-day period across the Schengen area.
Where to apply in Niger
Sweden has no embassy or consulate in Niger on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
Swedish citizens travelling to Niger
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Travel advice for Sweden
- US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) No advice against travel
- German Foreign Office No travel warning
What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.
Before travelling from Niger to Sweden, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates Sweden at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 17 May 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Sweden (updated 11 August 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Sweden (updated 13 October 2026). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Good to know
How long Nigerien citizens can stay in Sweden
How long Nigerien citizens may stay in Sweden is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Nigerien citizens apply
Sweden has no embassy or career consulate in Niger. Nigerien citizens apply through a mission of Sweden accredited to Niger from abroad, or through another Schengen state that represents Sweden for visas; the official visa portal of Sweden names the right place.
Sweden and the Schengen area
A Schengen visa issued by Sweden lets Nigerien citizens travel in all Schengen states; apply to Sweden when it is the main destination of the trip.
Sweden’s neighbours for Nigerien citizens
Norway and Finland require Nigerien citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Swedish citizens travelling to Niger
Swedish citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Niger. The rule is the same in both directions between Niger and Sweden.
Frequently asked questions
Do Nigerien citizens need a visa for Sweden?
Nigerien citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Sweden.
Is there an embassy of Sweden in Niger?
No. Sweden has no embassy in Niger.
How much does the Sweden tourist visa cost?
Sweden’s official sources give a standard fee of €90 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Normally 15 calendar days, extendable up to 45 days if more examination or documents are needed.
Do Swedish citizens need a visa for Niger?
Swedish citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Niger.
Can Nigerien citizens enter Sweden visa-free?
No; Nigerien citizens need a visa for Sweden obtained in advance.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 31 October 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.