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Sweden visa requirements for Nigerian passport holders

Yes. Nigerian passport holders need a visa to visit Sweden for tourism. The visa fee is EUR 90. A decision usually takes 15 days.

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Nigerian passport holders need a visa to visit Sweden for tourism.

Get your documents complete and consistent before you apply, then check whether you are ready.

Fees and timing

Visa feeEUR 90
Fee in nairaabout NGN 144,000
Processing time15 days

Naira figures are approximate, as of July 2026. The official fee is set in EUR.

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Why we say this

How applying works

Gather your documents

14 documents. Upload what you already have, we read them and fill the rest.

Passport photo (ICAO)PassportBank statement / proof of fundsOffer of employmentTax Clearance Certificate (TCC)Comprehensive health insurance valid in SwedenFlight reservationAccommodation proofInvitation letter if invitedPurpose of visit letterVisa application formFee receiptIncome proof / sponsorship lettersProof of national registration, a rental contract or proof of sale for your joint residence
We draft the missing documents for you: a consular cover letter, your itinerary, and an invitation letter

Review your application

We review your documents against the consulate's rules and tell you if you're ready, or not yet

Complete the official application form

We draft the application for you

Pay the EUR 90 visa fee

Paid at Sweden embassies/consulates, VFS Global, Swedish Embassies/Consulates, external providers, or VFS Global.

Book your biometrics appointment

Give your fingerprints and hand in your file at Sweden embassies/consulates, VFS Global, Swedish Embassies/Consulates, external providers, or VFS Global.

Then the consulate decides

Typically 15 calendar days.

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Requirements last updated August 2026.

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