If the spouse is an EU citizen, he or she will be granted a Permit of Stay, which will allow them to work in the EU. If your spouse is not a European Union citizen, he or she will most likely be on a non-working visa (Visto per familiari al seguito) and will be unable to work. If eligible, a spouse’s ability to find work will be determined by his or her ability to communicate in Italian, as well as his or her level of education and degree (provided it is recognized).