Q: So basically.. i am unsure about how some marriage laws work when marrying a foreign person.
I am a Latvian living in Latvia and i was wondering.. if i were to marry a Colombian who has recently become a resident in Spain, would that give me a resident status as well?? We would live in Spain.
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Let me help you understand the marriage and residency situation in Spain. International marriages can be complex, but I'll explain the key points that matter for your case.
When you marry someone who has legal residency in Spain, this doesn't automatically grant you Spanish residency. You would need to apply for family reunification after the marriage, which allows family members of legal residents to join them in Spain. This process requires various documents, including proof of marriage, proof of your spouse's legal status, and evidence that you have sufficient financial means to support yourselves.
The good news is that being married to someone with Spanish residency generally makes the application process smoother, though you'll still need to meet specific requirements. You should contact the Spanish embassy in Latvia to learn about the exact documentation you'll need and start gathering everything well in advance. Remember that processing times can vary, so it's wise to begin planning several months before you hope to move to Spain.
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