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Does a marriage visa in Thailand allow a foreigner to work or own a business with a Thai spouse?

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Dec 14, 2025
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Marco **********
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Hello everyone, does the marriage visa allow the foreigner to work or to own a business with Thai wife ? Thanks to all
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A marriage visa in Thailand does not grant permission to work directly. However, it facilitates the process of obtaining a work permit, allowing a foreigner to work if a Thai company sponsors them.
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You can live in Thailand on a marriage visa, but to work or actively help in a business (even your wife’s) you must have a Thai work permit.
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No
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Brandon ************
The marriage visa doesn't allow you to work. A work permit allows you to work. But a marriage visa does allow a company to apply for a work permit for you if you're eligible and they're able to sponsor a foreign work permit.
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Lucas **********
No , but makes it easier ...
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