If you’re a Nigerian planning to study in Sweden in 2025, here are the latest and most important student visa (Residence Permit for Studies) requirements you need to know. Sweden remains one of the top destinations for world-class education, but the process is strict—so having the right documents is key.
🇸🇪 Sweden Student Visa Requirements for Nigerians (2025)
To apply for a Swedish Residence Permit for Studies, Nigerian applicants must provide:
- Proof of Admission
An official Letter of Acceptance from a recognized Swedish university or college.
The programme must be full-time.
- International Passport
Valid Nigerian passport (must remain valid for your entire study period).
Ensure all previous visas and biodata pages are clear.
- Proof of Tuition Payment
Evidence that you have paid your first semester tuition fee (or full tuition if required by the school).
Bank receipts or confirmation email from the university.
- Proof of Sufficient Funds
As of 2025, Sweden requires students to show a minimum of:
👉 SEK 10,314 per month
👉 For one academic year (10 months): SEK 103,140
This must be shown through:
Personal bank statement
Sponsor’s bank statement (plus affidavit of support)
Scholarship letter (if applicable)
- Health Insurance
Proof of comprehensive health insurance (if your course is less than one year).
For programmes longer than one year, Swedish schools usually provide this.
- Completed Application Form
Online application via the Swedish Migration Agency (Migrationsverket) website.
- Passport Photographs
Recent biometric passport photos following Sweden’s photo standards.
- Statement of Purpose
A short explanation of why you chose Sweden, your programme, and your future plans.
- Academic Certificates
WAEC/NECO
Degree certificates (for postgraduate students)
Transcripts
- Proof of Accommodation
A signed housing contract or confirmation of student housing.
- Visa Fee Payment
Student residence permit fee: SEK 1,500 (as of 2025).
- Biometrics
After submitting your application, you must visit the Swedish Embassy in Abuja to capture biometrics.
Processing Time (2025 Update)
2 to 6 months depending on yo
ur documents and school.
Apply early—ideally immediately after receiving your admission letter.