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🇳🇬 Does a Nigerian need a visa for Sweden 🇸🇪?
Yes. Nigerian passport holders need a visa for Sweden, applied for at an embassy or consulate of Sweden before travelling.
Checked against Wikipedia's list of visa requirements for Nigerian citizens on 2026-10-04. Entry rules change: confirm with the embassy of Sweden or its official government website before you travel.
Sweden is in the Schengen Area. A short-stay Schengen visa issued by any of its 29 member countries covers all of them for up to 90 days in any 180-day period; apply to the country where you will spend the most time, or to your first entry country if the stays are equal.
What this means for your trip
You apply at an embassy, consulate or authorised visa centre of the destination, usually with an application form, passport photos, bank statements, travel itinerary and accommodation bookings.
Processing takes days to weeks, and some embassies require an interview; start the application well before your trip.
Your passport should normally be valid for at least six months beyond your planned departure date and have blank pages for stamps; many countries apply this rule.
Where to apply in Nigeria
If you live in Nigeria, visas for Sweden are issued by its missions there. Many of them use an outsourced visa application centre: the mission's website says where to apply and which office covers your region.
- Embassy of Sweden, Abuja · 41 T. Y. Danjuma Street · swedenabroad.se
Missions from Wikidata (CC0), checked 2026-09-26. Addresses and opening hours change: check the mission's website before you go.
Sweden at a glance
Capital: Stockholm · Currency: Swedish krona (SEK, kr) · Official languages: Swedish · Calling code: +46
U.S. State Department travel advisory for Sweden: Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution (updated 18 May 2026). It is written for U.S. citizens; read the advisory before you book.
Plugs and voltage
You need a travel adapter: Sweden uses plug types C, F, Nigeria uses D, G, M.
Your embassy in Sweden
If your passport is lost or stolen, or you need help in an emergency in Sweden, contact the embassy of Nigeria:
- Embassy of Nigeria, Stockholm · nigerianembassy.nu
Missions from Wikidata (CC0), checked 2026-09-26. Addresses and opening hours change: check the mission's website before you go.
The other way round
🇸🇪 Swedish passport holders visiting Nigeria: Swedish passport holders need a visa for Nigeria, and it can be applied for online as an e-Visa before travelling.
The Nigerian passport at a glance
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Questions
Do Nigerian citizens need a visa for Sweden?
Nigerian passport holders need a visa for Sweden, applied for at an embassy or consulate of Sweden before travelling.
Does a Swedish need a visa for Nigeria?
Swedish passport holders need a visa for Nigeria, and it can be applied for online as an e-Visa before travelling.