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brettb
Junior Member
Member # 3525
Posted May 21, 2002 07:45 PM
My girlfriend, who has a French passport and I, who is the American want to get married in Europe, Holland specifically. Does it matter whether we marry in Europe or America, is there a requirement that the marriage must take place in one or the other before I may reside/work in Europe? Is there a European country that maybe better to marry as far as red tape is concerened, as well as the cost of course? Also do I have to wait an alotted period of time before I can work legally in Europe after getting married? Many Thanks
kiwinyc
Member
Member # 251
Posted May 22, 2002 02:31 PM
YOu need to check a) the marriage laws of the country you wish to get married in and then b) the immigration guidelines of the country you want to live together and work in.

Generally however, it doesn't matter where you get married, your marriage should be recognized (unless it's a hindu ceremony in indonesia or something. So check ther requirements to get married in Holland.

Most likely, you will not be able to work until after you are married, unless you get a work permit for a job on your own (which has nothing to do with your marital status).

You will probably be able to work in most EU countries as the spouse of your wife, an EU or EEA national, but she may have to register as a resident of that country first (except for France cos she's already a citizen there obviously) It does vary from country to country though, so you need to be specific to check. There should be no waiting period after you are married to be able to work.

Zorr0
Junior Member
Member # 3619
Posted May 27, 2002 09:26 PM
quote:
Originally posted by brettb:
Is there a European country that maybe better to marry as far as red tape is concerened, as well as the cost of course?

One of the easiest countries to get married in is Denmark, where no local registration required and limitations are very low.

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