Nigeria
Sweden
Sweden visa for Nigerian citizens
Entry requirement
Sweden requires Nigerian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- Sweden visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at swedenabroad.se
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.
Swedish missions in Nigeria
- Embassy of Sweden in Abuja
T. Y. Danjuma Street 41, Abuja
Sweden has 1 mission in Nigeria, with its embassy in Abuja.
Sweden: visa decisions in Nigeria
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 2 | 1 | 0 | – |
| 2025 | 4 | 4 | 0 | – |
In 2025, Sweden’s embassy and consulates in Nigeria (Abuja) received 4 applications for short-stay Schengen visas and issued 4. Applications rose by 100% compared with 2023 (2).
For comparison, all Schengen states together refused 47.9% of the applications lodged in Nigeria that year, from 27.2% at the consulates of Switzerland to 66.1% at those of Bulgaria. Sweden’s consulates worldwide refused 23.1%. Sweden was the 17th most applied-for Schengen state in Nigeria.
You apply to the Schengen state that is your main destination (the longest stay or the main purpose; the state of first entry only when there is none), so a lower rate elsewhere is no reason to apply there. The figures cover applications lodged in Nigeria, by any nationality: mostly citizens, but also residents from other countries.
Source: European Commission, Directorate-General for Migration and Home Affairs, visa statistics for consulates 2023–2025 (© European Union, reused under CC BY 4.0). Short-stay (type C) visas. How these figures are made
Swedish citizens travelling to Nigeria
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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 Nigeria 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).
Good to know
How long Nigerian citizens can stay in Sweden
How long Nigerian citizens may stay in Sweden is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Nigerian citizens apply
In Nigeria, applications go to the Swedish embassy in Abuja, or to a visa centre acting for Sweden; fees, documents and processing times are published by Sweden.
Sweden and the Schengen area
A Schengen visa issued by Sweden lets Nigerian citizens travel in all Schengen states; apply to Sweden when it is the main destination of the trip.
Sweden’s neighbours for Nigerian citizens
Norway and Finland require Nigerian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Swedish citizens travelling to Nigeria
Swedish citizens need a visa for Nigeria, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa for stays of up to 90 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Nigerian citizens need a visa for Sweden?
Sweden requires Nigerian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Where is the Swedish embassy in Nigeria?
The Swedish embassy in Nigeria is in Abuja.
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 Nigeria?
Swedish citizens need a visa for Nigeria, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa for stays of up to 90 days.
Can Nigerian citizens enter Sweden visa-free?
No; Nigerian 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.