Sweden
Nigeria
Nigeria visa for Swedish citizens
Entry requirement
Swedish citizens need an e-Visa for Nigeria, applied for online before travel and valid for up to 90 days.
- Maximum stay
- 90 days
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- Nigeria visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at stockholm.foreignaffairs.gov.ng
Which Nigeria visa?
Short Visit Visa (e-Visa), Nigeria Immigration Service e-Visa portal
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Usually 30 days per visit (single entry) within a 90-day validity; transit 1 to 7 days
- Processing time
- 48 hours where there is no local objection (NIS Service Level Agreement, April 2026)
Nigeria’s official site for the e-Visa is evisa.immigration.gov.ng. Processing time, as Nigeria states it: 48 hours where there is no local objection (NIS Service Level Agreement, April 2026). Longest stay on the e-Visa: Usually 30 days per visit (single entry) within a 90-day validity; transit 1 to 7 days.
Nigerian missions in Sweden
- Embassy of Nigeria in Stockholm
TYDINGSGATAN 11 114 26 Stockholm Sweden
Nigeria has 1 mission in Sweden, with its embassy in Stockholm.
Nigerian citizens travelling to Sweden
NigeriaSweden Visa required Sweden visa for citizens of Nigeria
Travel advice for Nigeria
- US State Department Level 3: Reconsider travel
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) Advises against all travel to parts of the country
- German Foreign Office Partial travel warning for parts of the country (Teilreisewarnung)
What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.
Swedish citizens planning a trip to Nigeria can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates Nigeria at Level 3, reconsider travel (updated 11 June 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all travel to parts of Nigeria (updated 28 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has a partial travel warning (Teilreisewarnung) for parts of Nigeria (updated 21 October 2026). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Good to know
How long Swedish citizens can stay in Nigeria
Swedish citizens may stay in Nigeria for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Nigeria.
How Swedish citizens apply
The e-Visa for Nigeria is applied for online on its official government portal; Swedish citizens carry the approval when they travel.
Nigeria’s neighbours for Swedish citizens
Niger requires Swedish citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Nigerian citizens travelling to Sweden
Nigerian citizens need a visa for Sweden, obtained before travel.
Frequently asked questions
Do Swedish citizens need a visa for Nigeria?
Swedish citizens need an e-Visa for Nigeria, applied for online before travel and valid for up to 90 days.
How long can Swedish citizens stay in Nigeria?
Swedish citizens can stay in Nigeria for up to 90 days with an e-Visa.
Where is the Nigerian embassy in Sweden?
The Nigerian embassy in Sweden is in Stockholm.
Do Nigerian citizens need a visa for Sweden?
Nigerian citizens need a visa for Sweden, obtained before travel.
Can Swedish citizens enter Nigeria visa-free?
No; Swedish citizens need an e-Visa for Nigeria.
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.