Im an american and marrying a spanish citizen in Madrid?....?

Question

My question is ...Does anyone know when I can apply for work permit after marrying?...is there an amount of time?....if not ...once I apply will it take monthes to receive?

Answer 1

Check this link - you may find the info useful.

http://madrid.usembassy.gov/emba/marriag...

All the best!

Answer 2

Congratulations Jeff... I did the same thing (only I did it in 1972, and been here ever since).

I am not an expert on work papers, but I would say that as soon as you have your marriage certificate (and it would help to have a job in perspective), you should start the ball rolling.

The sooner you know exactly what you'll need the better.  Paper work in Spain can take months, especially residents permits and work permits!!!

And don't forget to go to the U.S Embassy to have your marriage registered.