🇸🇪 Sweden visa requirements for Ghanaian, Kenyan and Nigerian travellers

Short tourist or visit trip on an ordinary passport. Reviewed 11 October 2026.

Ghanaian, Kenyan, Nigerian passport holders need a visa or eVisa before travelling.

Do I need a visa for Sweden?

Passport	Entry for a short visit
Ghanaian passport	Visa required
Kenyan passport	Visa required
Nigerian passport	Visa required

Sweden visa fees

EUR 90 standard adult short stay (Schengen)

No separate standard biometric fee

EUR 45 for ages 6 to 11; under 6 free; eligible waivers and VAC service charges apply

Where to apply

In Ghana, Denmark represents Sweden for Schengen visits: apply at the Denmark visa application centre (VFS) in Accra. Sweden's Embassy in Abuja is responsible for Ghana; the honorary consulate in Accra does not handle visa applications.

Apply for a visa — Sweden abroad (Ghana)

Living in Ghana: Book through Denmark VFS Ghana (represents Sweden)

Ghana: Embassy Abuja is responsible; Denmark in Accra represents Sweden for Schengen visits. Accra honorary consulate does not handle visa applications.

Single, double or multiple entry can be issued. Check NUMBER OF ENTRIES, validity and the 90 days in any 180 days limit. Includes Greece, Switzerland, Austria, Norway, Sweden, Portugal, Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Belgium, Netherlands, Denmark, Finland, Poland and Czech Republic.

Emergency numbers in Sweden

Police 112 · Fire 112 · Ambulance 112

Before you go

Egalitarian, modest and punctual; "fika" (coffee and cake break) is a ritual. Swedish is the language; English is widely spoken.

Do

Be on time
Take off shoes indoors in homes
Join a fika

Don't

Don't boast — modesty is valued
Don't litter
Don't expect cash to be accepted everywhere — card is normal

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