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[texasisthereason]

Hello All,

Don't know if this has been covered before, and the search engine isn't working on my end.

I am an American marrying a Brit this summer--- I have done some research and it appears that after applying for a visa - - I am allowed to work within the UK. My question is, am I also able to work throughout the EU?

Has anyone been in a similar situation---if so--- any insight to obstacles or pitfalls would be appreciated. The visa advisory in Birmingham made it sound extremely straightforward and simple.

Thanks in advance,

texas

[delphian-domine]

In the UK, your spouse will have to earn a certain amount of money before you'll get the relevant visa to stay.

[spiral78]

You may be able to work in an EU country where your UK citizen spouse has (prior) secured a job. On your own, as a spouse of an EU citizen, highly unlikely.

[texasisthereason]

Thanks for the information guys----my fiancee has a job in England and meets the salary requirements in order for me to obtain a visa. I was curious if I could secure a job at an international job within the EU a year or two down the line -- most jobs in EU countries ask that you have the right to work within X country--- I did not know if my work visa would fall under that umbrella.

Thanks again.

[scot47]

EU citizens have the right to work and live in other EU states. The right to work of family members MAY be restricted unless they too are EU citizens.