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Can eligible GEP spouses work without their own permit?

WorkMarket.eu TeamWorkMarket.eu Team21 Oct 2026

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WorkMarket.eu TeamWorkMarket.eu Team21 Oct 2026

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Eligible spouses and partners who have been granted family reunification under the policy can receive Stamp 1G and work without a separate employment permit. Marriage or a pending application alone does not confer this entitlement.

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