Do Nigeria passport holders need a visa for Sweden?

Yes. Nigeria 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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How applying works

Gather your documents

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

Passport photo (ICAO)Valid passport or travel documentFingerprintsBank statementTravel/medical insuranceFlight reservation (return ticket)Hotel reservation or proof of accommodationInvitation letter (if applicable)Completed application formReceipt of visa application feeStatement of admission / letter of acceptancePayslipResidence permit copy (non-Nigerian nationals residing in Nigeria)Sponsor letter (if someone will pay your stay)

Meridian assesses each document you upload against the consulate's rules

Review your application

A readiness review before you commit to the fee or submit anything.

Meridian reviews your application and tells you if you're ready, or not yet

Complete the official application form

The consulate's own form, every field filled correctly. migrationsverket.se

Meridian drafts the application for you on supported visa portals

Pay the €90 visa fee

Paid at Embassy of Sweden in Nairobi (for Schengen visa processing), VFS Global Nigeria ( Abuja/Lagos), or VFS Lagos.

Book your biometrics appointment

Give your fingerprints and hand in your file at Embassy of Sweden in Nairobi (for Schengen visa processing), VFS Global Nigeria ( Abuja/Lagos), or VFS Lagos. visa.vfsglobal.com

Then the consulate decides. Typically 15 calendar days.

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