30 yr old trans woman looking to immigrate to Portugal, no degree
The title pretty much says it all. I'm a trans woman who just entered her 30s looking to immigrate to Portugal. Why Portugal? Because my parents are already there on a D7 visa. I've discussed this with them and they seem very optimistic but from what I've been reading this is going to be very difficult. I don't have a degree. I am a licensed massage therapist in my state but no other certification. I have seen that I can apparently get in as a student through their visa, but is this a realistically obtainable goal? I dont speak Portuguese, but I've always been quick to pick up a language and I can certainly learn it. I know I need to learn European Portuguese. I would love to go back to school and even more so in another country. I know my parents can support me financially as far as just getting by but ideally I would like to have my own money and also I have debt at the moment that I'd need to handle.
Tl;Dr: Can I realistically get in as a student under my parents D7? Is there any other better visa option? If I do, is it even possible for me to work?
I'd love advice from any other expats that made their way to Portugal, especially if you are like me and don't have much in the way of higher education.