Work Permit On A Marriage Visa....How?

[SandyYosyingyong]

dear all ....

after having read so many articles on-line and havent found what I am really looking for, its time I seek expert's advices...

my boyfriend, who is a British national, and I are planning to get married and also get the marriage visa for him.....in April.

there are a couple of things im a lil confused..

1. how can he get a work permit by starting his own business?.

2. what business is allowed for westerners?

3. to start a business aka a company, does it need a different set of documents and capital when my bf is on a marriage visa, as compared to other types of visa?

PLEASE HELP guys.....

this is my first time posting something on here, and i have no idea how to follow this or if when someone posted a reply??

thank a bunch in advance!

[Mario2008]

He cannot start his own business, he can only own a minority share in a Thai business, where at least 51% is in the hands of Thai nationals.

Being married to a Thai a Thai national will reduce the capital requirements for a work permit for him.

A lot of information can be found on teh Board of Investment website: http://www.boi.go.th/index.php?page=setting_up_a_business

and the webiste of the labour office: http://wp.doe.go.th

[beano2274]

He should best come here on a tourist visa, do all the paperwork to get married then apply for an extension due to being married to a Thai if he qualifies, if not go outside of Thailand to get a Visa.

[SandyYosyingyong]

i see, thank you very much for all your advice, much appreciated

[CharlieH]

You might also find this useful..............

Under Thai Law foreigners are prohibited to engage in any of the following occupations.

1. Manual work

2. Work in agriculture, animal husbandry, forestry or fishery excluding specialized work in each particular branch or farm supervision

3. Bricklaying, carpentry or other construction works

4. Wood carving

5. Driving mechanically propelled carried or driving non-mechanically-propelled vehicle, excluding international aircraft piloting

6. Shop attendance

7. Auction

8. Supervising, auditing or giving service in accountancy excluding internal auditing on occasions

9. Cutting or polishing jewelry

10. Haircutting, hairdressing or beauty treatment

11. Cloth weaving by hand

12. Weaving of mate or making products from reeds, rattan, hemp, straw or bamboo pellicle

13. Making of Sa paper by hand

14. Lacquer ware making

15. Making of Thai musical instrument

16. Niello ware making

17. Making of products from gold, silver or gold-copper alloy

18. Bronze ware making

19. Making of Thai dolls

20. Making of mattress or quilt blanket

21. Alms bowls casting

22. Making of silk products by hand

23. Casting of Buddha images

24. Knife making

25. Making of paper of cloth umbrella

26. Shoemaking

27. Hat Making

28. Brokerage or agency excluding brokerage or agency in international trade business

29. Engineering work in civil engineering branch concerning designing and calculation, organization, research, planning, testing, construction supervision or advising excluding specialized work

30. Architectural work concerning designing, drawing of plan, estimating, construction directing or advising

31. Garments making

32. Pottery or ceramic ware making

33. Cigarette making by hand

34. Guide or conducting sightseeing tours

35. Street Vending

36. Type setting of Thai characters by hand

37. Drawing and twisting silk-thread by hand

38. Office or secretarial work

39. Legal or lawsuit services

From the Alien Occupational Control Division, Department of Employment, Ministry of Labour and Social Welfare.

[SandyYosyingyong]

thank you

[SandyYosyingyong]

but he and i can set up a business and hire Thai people to do the above occupations right?

[Mario2008]

Yes, if it is a Thai company than no problem. Above list only applies to jobs that a foreigner s not allowed to do. He can hire Thai people to do it.