Hello, I am an EU national with a (Canadian) spouse, who has lived outside of the EU for many years (spouse never lived in EU). We are looking at moving to Portugal in the new year. I am wondering if someone could help me with the following, or suggest someone/link that may be able to help, thanks!
a) I understand that as an EU national, I simply apply for a residency card once we arrive, but how does this process work for a non-EU spouse - some of the information I received suggests that it is very difficult, while others have said that the process is long and frustrating but otherwise straight forward (ie. possible).
b) would my spouse be able to work once he obtains a residency card, ie. is he treated similarly to an EU national or do the requirements differ?
c) I would like to continue working as a self-employed translator, which would mean that I would likely set up as a sole trader - are there any restrictions in this regard (legal, financial)? Or suggestions?
Many thanks in advance.
a) I understand that as an EU national, I simply apply for a residency card once we arrive, but how does this process work for a non-EU spouse - some of the information I received suggests that it is very difficult, while others have said that the process is long and frustrating but otherwise straight forward (ie. possible).
b) would my spouse be able to work once he obtains a residency card, ie. is he treated similarly to an EU national or do the requirements differ?
c) I would like to continue working as a self-employed translator, which would mean that I would likely set up as a sole trader - are there any restrictions in this regard (legal, financial)? Or suggestions?
Many thanks in advance.