Hello, I am trying to help a friend of mine, who is from Sierra Leone, travel to ireland and then to Sweden, for a short visits to see friends.

To apply for a Schengen Visa for Sweden my friend would have to travel from Sierra Leone to Nigeria, probably twice (once to submit application, once to pick up, I’m told of a month process time). So we are looking for other options.

We have the Ireland tourist visa process sorted. But what I’m hoping is that once she is in ireland, she can then apply for a Schengen visa to visit Sweden. She would then return back to Sierra Leone. There is no Swedish consulate in ireland, but assume there must be some process to submit this application.

I know this a very specific situation, but grateful to anyone with any advice!

Many Thanks
Emily