How easy is it to obtain Spanish residency through marriage? What is the process? If an American marries an Española, what will it take to get the residency card which also gives permission to live, work and study as a resident? (I understand this is the green colored card) And what other documents will be necessary? Rental contract with both names on it? Anything else? And if the marriage is only for purposes of residency, are the Spanish officials strict on making sure that the marriage is valid and that the couple actually lives together? Can an American marry any EU resident and then get residence to live and work in Spain? Are these procedures the same for other nationalities, particularly persons from Panama? All advice is truly appreciated. Thanks.