Sweden Visa for Nigeria Passport Holders

Nigeriapassport Swedendestination

Single entry ApprovalLow Transit visaYes

Data verified 15 May 2026

At a glance

Nigeria passport holders: Single entry for Sweden. Fee: EUR 90 (~USD 104.66). Processing: 15-21 working days (Schengen) / 6+ months (Work). Indicative only — always verify with the official mission before applying.

Overview

Schengen Type C visa. Fee: EUR 90 (~NGN 132,000). Apply via VFS Global Abuja/Lagos. Sweden has Nigerian community (~7K) — significant asylum caseload from 1990s-2000s.

Visa types: Schengen C (90/180): Tourist, Business, Family, Cultural, Transit; Swedish Residence Permit (>90 days): Work (employer-sponsored — popular Nigerian IT/healthcare), Study, Family Reunification, Self-Employment, EU Blue Card, Job-seeker.

Fees & funds

Visa fee (local)EUR 90 (Schengen)

In USDUSD 99

In NGNNGN 134,640

Minimum bank balance~USD 110/day (EUR 100)

Service feeVFS service fee: USD 25-40 on top of visa fee

Stay & validity

Schengen C: Validity 6 months to 5 years.

Extension possibleConditional

Overstay penalty: Fine EUR 50-1,200 + 1-5 year ban across all 29 Schengen states; SIS alert

How to apply

MethodVFS Global Abuja/Lagos (Swedish Embassy via Cairo)

Application centreVFS Global

Processing time15-21 working days (Schengen) / 6+ months (Work)

AppointmentYes · Book

InterviewConditional

Urgent processingNo

Requirements

Bank Statement Yes Yes (6 months, EUR 100/day)

Return Ticket Yes

Hotel Booking Yes

Sponsor Doc Conditional

Invitation Letter Conditional

Vaccination Conditional Yellow Fever (carried)

Travel Insurance Mandatory Mandatory (EUR 30,000+)

Biometrics Yes

Police Clearance No No (short-stay)

Employment Letter Yes

Passport & photo

Passport validity3+ months beyond stay

Photo size35 × 45 mm · White bg · biometric

Required documents: Valid passport (3+ months beyond stay, 2 blank pages); Online Schengen application; 35x45mm biometric photo; Travel insurance (EUR 30,000+); Flight booking; Hotel reservation; Bank statement (3-6 months, EUR 50/day, Sweden expensive); Employment letter; ITR; NIN; Yellow Fever cert (carried); Biometrics at VFS Abuja/Lagos.

Visa types (2)

Tourist ★

Single EUR 90 (~USD 104.66) 15-21 working days (Schengen) / 6+ months (Work)

Schengen Type C visa. Fee: EUR 90 (~NGN 132,000). Apply via VFS Global Abuja/Lagos. Sweden has Nigerian community (~7K) — significant asylum caseload from 1990s-2000s.

Transit Schengen Airport Transit Visa (Type A)

Single EUR 90 (~USD 97.2) 15 calendar days (occasionally up to 45)

Schengen Airport Transit Visa (Type A) - required for Nigerian passport holders changing planes airside at an airport in Sweden en route to a non-Schengen third country. Keeps you airside; does not permit entry into Sweden or the Schengen Area.

Common rejection reasons

Common Schengen rejections for Nigerians (~55-65%): (1) Insufficient funds; (2) Weak ties to Nigeria; (3) Work permit fraud — fake job offers from Sweden flagged in Nigerian applications; (4) Past Schengen overstays; (5) Asylum-claim history in Sweden (significant Nigerian Tamil caseload); (6) Inadequate insurance; (7) Family ties in Sweden raise migration flags; (8) Berry-picker / seasonal worker scams affecting Nigerians; (9) 419 document forgery screening.

Embassy / consulate

AddressEmbassy of Sweden, 4th Floor Adamawa Plaza, Plot 1099 First Avenue, Off Shehu Shagari Way, Central Business District, Abuja, Nigeria

Phone+234 9 461 2500

Emailambassaden.abuja@gov.se

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Official portal

Apply or confirm the current requirements on the destination government's official site.

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Data quality

ConfidenceHigh

Last verified2026-05-15

Indicative information for reference only — Visandra is not affiliated with any government or embassy. Always verify with the official mission before you travel.

Good to know

Sweden visa FAQ for Nigeria passport holders

Do I need a visa to visit Sweden with a Nigeria passport?

Yes — Nigeria passport holders need a visa for Sweden (Single entry). Apply via VFS Global Abuja/Lagos (Swedish Embassy via Cairo).

How much does a Sweden visa cost for Nigeria passport holders?

The Sweden visa fee is USD 99 (about NGN 134,640). Additional service, biometric or courier charges may apply on top.

How long does it take to get a Sweden visa?

Typical processing for a Sweden visa is 15-21 working days (Schengen) / 6+ months (Work). Apply well ahead of your travel date and allow for appointment availability.

How long can I stay in Sweden on this visa?

A Sweden visa for Nigeria passport holders typically allows a stay of Schengen C: Validity 6 months to 5 years.. Extensions may be possible (Conditional).

How do I apply for a Sweden visa from Nigeria?

Apply for your Sweden visa via VFS Global Abuja/Lagos (Swedish Embassy via Cairo). An appointment is required. Your passport should be valid 3+ months beyond stay.