Non-EU married to an EU

[Simca24]

Hi! Are non-EU passport holders who are married to EU passport holders allowed to work in Spain (or anywhere within the EU)?  Are there any requirements/restrictions or a minimum time you have to be married?  Thanks!

[rob in madrid]

I'm surprised no one has answered this, short and long answer, being married to an EU passport holder is the same as holding a passport. In other words you can work here just like a Spaniard. Main thing you need to work is an NIE card

[SRedw]

Thanks for responding , Rob, but it should be known that just because one marries an EU citizen, does not mean that his or her  life is going to be a cake walk here.  One still has to wait in lines and apply for jobs that other people are qualified for as well.

Shawn

[rob in madrid]

and of course you still have to get that piece of paper that allows you to work legally here, and that can be a royal hassle!