The D7 Visa: Not Just for Retirees

The D7 visa used to be for pensioners, but in 2026, it has become the 'Golden Ticket' for remote workers. If you can prove a monthly passive income of around €820 (roughly ₦1.3M at current rates), you are eligible for residency.

The best part? This income doesn't have to come from a salary. It can come from rental properties, dividends, or even a well-documented freelance business. Once you have this visa, you have the right to live, work, and study anywhere in the 27 Schengen countries.

But there is one specific document—the NIF (Número de Identificação Fiscal)—that you must get right before you even book a flight.

Continue to find out how to get your NIF from Nigeria for less than $50.