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Do residence holders generally have employed and self-employed work rights?

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Article 83 lists employed and independent professional activity among residence-holder rights, subject to special provisions. Confirm the actual Portuguese status and any specific conditions. Do not apply that rule to a visitor or another country’s residence document.

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