Can I work in the uk - spouse visa?

[zeero]

Hi,

I am here in the uk on a 2 year spouse Visa (NON -EU). I arrived in the UK in May 2012 and I was wondering if I am allowed to find work. I recently applied for and received a NI number.

I am finding mixed answers on the internet but the following .gov link suggest I am not entitled to work
https://www.gov.uk/legal-right-to-work-in-the-uk

Any help/advice appreciated.

[kiranchinnu]

Hi,

I am here in the uk on a 2 year spouse Visa (NON -EU). I arrived in the UK in May 2012 and I was wondering if I am allowed to find work. I recently applied for and received a NI number.

I am finding mixed answers on the internet but the following .gov link suggest I am not entitled to work
https://www.gov.uk/legal-right-to-work-in-the-uk

Any help/advice appreciated.

Yes on spouse visa you can work.
http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/visas ... onditions/

[zeero]

Thanks for the reply.

Just one question though. The link you posted refers to Tier 2 whereas I have a spouse visa, Does it make any difference??

[kiranchinnu]

Thanks for the reply.

Just one question though. The link you posted refers to Tier 2 whereas I have a spouse visa, Does it make any difference??

No.

[Alish60]

Thanks for the reply.

Just one question though. The link you posted refers to Tier 2 whereas I have a spouse visa, Does it make any difference??

I had the same visa and was able to work, no worries at all.apply for a NI number and start working.good luck

[toofan]

are you married to a british citizen ? does your visa states spouse of british citizen? in that case its definitely yes work and business permitted .
if other than you have replies for that too from other members.

[Casa]

This thread is over a year old. Hopefully the OP will have found employment by now.