akpgalaxy:
Thanks. The embassy said they contacted the bank to confirm if truly the specified amount was in the account. However since contacting the bank on the 15th of June last month, the bank didn't send any reply, hence the rejection.

Go to your bank and ask to see the manager relate your anger and frustration to them and they will mail the embassy ok your behalf as long as your documents are genuine. It's either theu change their decision or you get a soft landing in your next application. Let your bank mail them and also give you letter to send to them.

Let me know if you need naira in exchange for krona thanks

Lionize:
Shopping in Stockholm.
When I arrived newly, my landlord, a Nigerian, took me to two African shops, I bought scumbia fish and Quaker Oats (tin). I was new and didn't pay much attention to the price then. Now I buy swedish oat meal packages in waterproof or paper bags.
But subsequently, I didn't know where those shops were. Then I would visit malls. The popular brands to me here are ICA (has different subs), COOP, City Cross, WIlly:s, Lidl, Pressbyran, 7-Eleven, and others. I repeat, 'popular to me'.

Pressbyran is almost in all train stations.
7-eleven is pretty strewn around (both 7-eleven and pressbyran are in Frecasti campus of SU).

The things to consider when shopping are: proximity, availability, price and variety.

Proximity. When you have emergency, the closest mall may be your best pick, irrespective of all other qualities. That is the reason you need to plan yourself. Ignorance may also confine you to a particular mall, no blames. I was shopping at COOP because it was closest to where I first lived and I had not discovered other big malls, and price sensitivity had not gotten hold of me.

Availability. This is in terms of the mall, timing and products. Pressbyran is about the most available when you are on transit (since they are almost in every train station), but they don't have as much goods as others, and I think they are quite expensive, except for their bannanas (they sell them in singles, and the more the cheaper). 7-eleven also sells bannanas like that. I buy 1L ice cream (vanilla flavour) only at Lidl for 14 kr abi 17kr, na only dem dey satisfy me for that one.

So, for me, out of all these, I settled for WIlly:s and Lidl only, even though I perceive Lidl to be the best (it's a German company). So,I first discovered WIlly:s, but it was far from me. Then I would branch to shop when I'm coming back from work because it was closer to my workplace than home. But if there was ever anything I needed while at home, I strolled to Coop to pick it.

When I discovered Lidl, I did a lot of comparisons and finally settled for Lidl, unless when i need to eat chocolate bar peanuts, or there's no Lidl shop around, then Willy:s. Willy:s membership will enable you enjoy further discounts (but you can't get this without a personnummer).

Lidl and WIlly:s close by 9pm in some locations, and 10pm in others.

African shop
I decided not to care about this anymore because items are just expensive there, I mean stuff you can get in other malls. The only thing that will take me to an African shop is to buy an African food not found elsewhere. Since I arrived sweden, I haven't had any need to visit an African shop. Garri would have been what would always take me there, but 'manna gryn' don substitute for everything eba here for me.

When you go to any shop to buy plastic drinks (like 1,5L sprite), the cost of the empty container is included separately, you can also go trade it when it empty, it costs 2kr.
It is normal for people to buy some stuff and just carry it in their hands and stroll back home. The reason is beause the bag wey dem go use package your stuff if you need (paper or nylon), na buy you go buy am. I dey put extra nylon bags for my backpack now, just incase e plenty pass the bag wey I carry for back. But once in a while, then you may have to buy a bag.

Some places would not take cash if you buy a thing, but these malls where I shop, they take cash as well. If you are in stockholm, reach me and I'll tell you how you can get a debit card quicker than you think.

make sure all your electrical appliances have two round pins (that is their standard here), if not, then you will need an adapter.

If you want to buy phone accessories and some electronics, then Elgigante comes to mind. Kjell & company also, but this people no dey take cash. I remember when I came in, my macbook has 3-pin charger plug. My classmate took me to Kjell to get one and I for no fit buy am if no be for my classmate- she had to pay with her card and then I gave her thecash. I never enter there again.

If you have issues with any appliance in the house, then Bauhus is the place to go, they sell anything there. I don tire.

Hi Lionize, I'm presently in Stockholm. I live in Kräftriket, really close to Stockholm University. I would be happy to link up with you if you wish. I'm here for one more month, and it'll be nice to meet a Nigerian before I leave. I will def use your advice on bus transportation to the airport. The Arlanda Express cost me 299 SEK to get to the city center when I arrived last month. I found it expensive compared to Spain where I came from, and other European countries I've visited.

I buy groceries and every other things at LIDL too, as I have also confirmed that they are the cheapest. Though there are two ICA Nara stores near me, I prefer to cycle to LIDL instead.
Speaking of cycling, I was shocked to come outside of my apartment on Thursday and discover that my (borrowed) bike had been stolen.Is this how they do here? After using 2-factor security (a frame lock and a cable lock), they ran a huge bolt cutter through it. Fortunately, the owner didn't get mad, and he also offered me another one, which now lives inside my apartment.

So far, it has been wonderful and fun to go to the museum, kayak in the Stockholm archipelago, and also taste the world's stinkiest food, Swedish surströmming

Lionize:
Wundo, a Ugandan came to check the room I'm renting out today. He lamented of how messed up he is and how the thought of ending his life comes to him sometimes. I interviewed him further and he confirmed he flew to Italy in 2018 from Uganda. Now he is here. He applied for asylum, and, after about one year, they replied and declined his request. Now he has appealed the decision and waiting for the outcome.
He told me how tough it has been for him here. He only has secondary education and was doing not too badly while in his home country. He lamented how his people,e specially his father, keep bothering him for money, not knowing what he is passing through.

He raised his visa fee and flight ticket himself without any contribution from his father, yet his father won’t let him be, even after constantly explaining his situation. His siblings are not left out. He said he would have found his way back if his mother is alive because she would have been the only one to understand his plight and welcome him back.

He said he has been so limited in opportunities here because he doesn’t have any valid document, and employers take advantage of it. He works 10hrs or more sometimes presently washing cars, and yet is paid 8,000sek at the end of the month. From that he pays for rent, buys transport pass for the month and feeds, then he has more or less nothing left. Meanwhile sometimes they call him from home demanding as much as 4,000sek to pay fees. He has changed numbers severally to avoid his people. He had thought that once he landed in Europe he would blow overnight. Lol. Life!

I guess he didn’t go to work today because he came here around 10.30am today. He said he has engaged his current employer to increase his pay. And when I asked by how much he said at least 6,000. To tell you his status, he said he can only come and pay for the rent after he has been paid at the end of the month, meaning he doesn’t even have any cash for emergency. I told him, that depends on if the room is still available then because it is on first-come-first-serve basis.

Truly, this guy is being exploited. Because of his immigration status he has limited himself physically and psychologically. I encouraged him to look beyond his present situation and expand his network. There are a lot of jobs he can do without documents and earn cash. This is the story of one out of many. Wetin person dey see abroad. Meanwhile, the president of his country has been the president since the guy was born.

But the truth is, with determination and continuous hard work, and heaven blessing him, he can rise above all these.

Where is this located? I’m looking for accommodation close to Ostermalm, lidingo, kungshamara or Lappis area, any information will be deeply appreciated

Anyone know if Work Experience in the specific field ones applying to For Msc boosts chances for RP approval and admission

This agency is a scammer, don't fall for his trap. His name is Samuel.

Interesting post, when I get to Arlanda airport, which means of transport is cheaper to get to Stockholm central? I plan to catch a train to Umeå from Stockholm central. Do you advise that I buy the tickets in advance online or pay at the entry point with my card

Lionize:
ON ARRIVAL: ARLANDA AIRPORT

Arlanda airport is the most popular airport in Stockholm, as perceived by me -that's the only one I've used anyway. The second is Bromma, I've been there but never flown through it. The essence of this post is to help you spend less on commuting in stockholm, if you wish.

To enter in and out of Arlanda airport you have to pay a special fee. I guess all new time travellers coming into Stockholm through the airport paid it, but you can avoid it, and that's the reason I write.

Ordinarily, you get to pay the special fee if you are using the train (pendaltåg), to head to the central station or Upsala.  But if you are taking a taxi from the airport, then you don't have to pay the fee, but the taxi fare is on you.

The cheapest way to deal is to board the SL bus from the airport.  There are other busses you will be introduced to if you ask, and they are not cheaper. It's possible nobody will mention SL (nobody mentioned it to me).

To board the SL bus, you still have to pay anyway, but the pay seems to be the least of all. If you have an SL card, then you could buy a monthly or weekly ticket and travel around as you like. You can do that with the app too.

When I came in, I paid the fee and the gate was opened for me to go down the subway and board the train to Stockholm central station. Then each day I went out I bought a ticket (38kr) that expired after 1.5hrs or so. You know what that means when you are going out to come back later than 1.5hrs, like going to school, it means you'll spend at least 76kr  in a day, it can be more.

On 2 occasions I had to talk to the SL staff to let me pass because the ticket expired like 5mins before and I no wan buy another one to carry me back. When searching for accommodation as a newcomers,  na there you go see how the movement dey be, unless you're just lucky.

So, back to the matter. Ask for where the bus is and be specific that you want to go to the SL bus stand. If they tell you they don't know, then ask where to board a bus, if they show you the way to one 'express' something, then head that direction,  and when you get to where you should climb up, take your left and go down the escalator instead. But if you go miss your way, insist on where to get bus 583 going to Märsta (pronounced as ma-sh-ta). You will go to Märsta first before you move further with the train.

You need the SL card and buy monthly ticket (student ticket is discounted at 650kr, while normal is 970kr).  In my next post I'll share what you need to know about the tickets and how to get it as a student.

Hello NL,
What are documents required for Sweden study Visa application and amount of POF.

Thanks.Am new hereoo

Hey there. Please if there’s a WhatsApp or telegram group link for students, kindly add me or send a private message. Thank you

akpgalaxy:
There is for those that are self funding for Autumn 2022.

Hello mate please check your mail …. I would love to be on the WhatsApp group

Are there people applying to swedish schools in October.?

Make we align abeg.

CSTRR:
Are there people applying to swedish schools in October.?

Make we align abeg.

I dey here........abeg how I fit get updates

Bomoobacom:
I dey here........abeg how I fit get updates

That is why I am here too, bro.

Not sure I saw your mail

Bwaal:

Hello mate please check your mail …. I would love to be on the WhatsApp group

akpgalaxy:
Not sure I saw your mail

can I text with u if you don’t mind ??

Zero 8 One Six 3 Nine Zero Eight 8 Seven 5

Bwaal:
can I text with u if you don’t mind ??

Abeg which airline good to Sweden from Nigeria and also cheap. I am considering Ethiopian air, and Qatar Air. Kindly advise

Hello house, please how do I know the duration of my course...I don't really understand

And is an English proficiency required for sweden schools

How can I make payment for application fee with a Nigerian Card. Is that possible? Deadline is tomorrow.

Anyone who needs Swedish kr and can give naira ?

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Krona urgently needed for naira

Pls , I will like to join WhatsApp group too

Mobil567:
Krona urgently needed for naira

What do you need it for if i may ask?

isererefunmi:
Pls , I will like to join WhatsApp group too

For what particularly?
Because i'm yet to get one.
Have you been admitted or on a waiting list?

kenneyor:


Hi Lionize, I'm presently in Stockholm. I live in Kräftriket, really close to Stockholm University. I would be happy to link up with you if you wish. I'm here for one more month, and it'll be nice to meet a Nigerian before I leave. I will def use your advice on bus transportation to the airport. The Arlanda Express cost me 299 SEK to get to the city center when I arrived last month. I found it expensive compared to Spain where I came from, and other European countries I've visited.

I buy groceries and every other things at LIDL too, as I have also confirmed that they are the cheapest. Though there are two ICA Nara stores near me, I prefer to cycle to LIDL instead.
Speaking of cycling, I was shocked to come outside of my apartment on Thursday and discover that my (borrowed) bike had been stolen.Is this how they do here? After using 2-factor security (a frame lock and a cable lock), they ran a huge bolt cutter through it. Fortunately, the owner didn't get mad, and he also offered me another one, which now lives inside my apartment.

So far, it has been wonderful and fun to go to the museum, kayak in the Stockholm archipelago, and also taste the world's stinkiest food, Swedish surströmming

Ewo, so so sorry, been super busy these and not visited here. I deeply apologize. Still around?

HeyHey:



Where is this located? I’m looking for accommodation close to Ostermalm, lidingo, kungshamara or Lappis area, any information will be deeply appreciated

Have you settled in yet? Those areas you mentioned are relatively expensive and difficult to get a place, except if they are student accomodation, which will get to you after being on the queue.

Victosa:
Interesting post, when I get to Arlanda airport, which means of transport is cheaper to get to Stockholm central? I plan to catch a train to Umeå from Stockholm central. Do you advise that I buy the tickets in advance online or pay at the entry point with my card

Have you moved to Umea? My post was explicit enough (or so I thought) on how to navigate from the airport, I don't even know why the other guy spent 229kr, instead of 70 (flyggbuss) or 38kr (SL).

Please find your way to Stockholm central station. We'll, that's the place you have to move from out of Umea. You can also get cheap flights, cheaper than train, sometimes.

Guys, I am deeply sorry for not being available for those who needed me, I deeply apologize.