[chippyhk]

Hi

I am recently married and in the final stages of obtaining a dependents visa for my spouse from Thailand. In the future, I'm thinking of opening a small shop selling ladies clothes for my wife, however I'm aware that she isn't permitted to work whilst she has a dependents visa. Is there any way she can switch to a work visa which will enable her to work in the shop ? eg if I become her employer, once I have opened the clothes shop.

I have an employment visa, but I am 2 years away from qualifying for a permanent ID card.

thanks and regards

[nivantj]

Im still unclear about certain aspects of dependant issue..
(1) Dependants are not allowed to take up employment but how about starting their own business!!!
(2) Arent dependants allowed to HELP his/ her spouse run a buss!!!

Thankx..

[Mehernaaz]

Hi chippy,

As far as I know, a person on a dependent visa is not permitted to take up any kind of work, not even charity work which does not involve a salary. If you would like your wife to help you with your shop, then speak to Immigration about this and ask if you should apply for a work visa for her. They are pretty good in advising in such matters and it's better to play it safe than get into any visa related issues for your wife. You can call Immigration and they will help with this information over the phone as well. Good Luck.