Nigeria Visa Online for Swedes: Application and Costs

Nigeria visa online: how to apply as a Swede

You are standing at Arlanda with your boarding pass in the SAS app and realize that Nigeria is not a country where you can chance it with a visa on arrival. Airlines typically require you to show a valid Nigeria visa before you even get to check in, and without one you will be stopped at the counter.

Nigeria requires visas for Swedish citizens for both tourism and business travel. The most common setup is that you apply online and then receive a confirmation linked to submitting biometric data and having the visa issued through Nigerian authorities and/or the embassy process.

Which Nigeria visa fits your trip?

Nigeria has several visa categories, but for most Swedes it comes down to a tourist visa or a business visa. If you are going on assignment, attending a conference, meetings, or visiting clients in Lagos, the business visa is usually the right choice, and you will typically need an invitation letter from a company in Nigeria.

Here is a practical overview with figures you can plan around. Costs vary with exchange rates and service fees, so think in ranges.

Tip: always match the dates in your application with your flight booking. Nigeria can issue visas with a start date that prevents you from boarding if you fly earlier.

Step by step: how to apply online

Start by gathering your documents digitally, preferably as clear PDFs and a passport photo with a white background. Your Swedish passport should normally have at least six months of validity remaining and at least two blank pages, otherwise you risk rejection or getting stuck in supplementary requests.

Then fill in the Nigeria application online with personal details exactly as they appear in your passport, including middle names if they are in the machine-readable zone. You choose visa category, entry date, and provide an address in Nigeria. For tourism a hotel address works, for business travel the host company’s address is typically used.

When you pay online you receive a receipt and an application confirmation. Save both as PDFs and print a copy if you can, as these documents are often requested at the biometrics stage and sometimes upon entry.

After submitting the application, book an appointment or follow the instructions for biometric data and document submission according to the process that applies to Swedish applicants. Expect that you may need to show your original passport, printed confirmation, and supporting documents.

I usually say you should have a buffer of at least two weeks from application to departure, especially if you are traveling around holidays or if supplementary documents are required. If you want help quality-checking your documents before submitting, VIZA.se can be a convenient resource, especially for business trips with invitation letters.

Common mistakes that stop applications

The most common mistake I see is travelers uploading blurry scans, or a passport photo that does not meet the requirements for neutral expression and correct background. Another recurring problem is invitation letters lacking contact details, address, and a clear responsible person in Nigeria.

Also make sure your financial documents look reasonable for the length of your trip. A bank statement showing a few hundred kronor and a two-week trip to Abuja raises questions. Finally, do not mix up tourist and business. If you have meetings and a corporate agenda, do not choose tourist just because it feels easier.

Tip: print your most important papers and keep them in your carry-on. Nigeria questions often come up when you least want to search through your emails.

Checklist before leaving Arlanda

• Passport valid at least 6 months with two blank pages
• Printed visa confirmation and payment receipt
• Return ticket or onward ticket
• Hotel booking or host letter with address and phone number
• Contact details for your host or hotel in Nigeria

If you need to double-check which visa type matches your trip or whether your documents are up to standard, you can also read more at VIZA.se and compare the requirements against your travel plan before hitting pay.