Which country did you move to, and what was the main impediment? Your combo sounds like Portugal. I agree there are probably differences between countries, but

Which country did you move to, and what was the main impediment? Your combo sounds like Portugal. I agree there are probably differences between countries, but from what I've seen if your trade is in demand in the target country, it's relatively easy. And it's even easier if there's an expat community you can reach out to for advice.