(Countries are listed in alphabetical order, except for those in Asia and Middle East which are under these two general headings)

For quick country access, click on initial letters below:

A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z

Argentina

Government portal for Foreigners
Working in Argentina
www.argentina.gov.ar/argentina/portal/paginas.dhtml?pagina=1333
General information on residing, investing. studying in Argentina
www.argentina.gov.ar/argentina/portal/paginas.dhtml?pagina=345

Fragomen Global Immigration Services
http://pubweb.fdbl.com/.../argentina?opendocument
this commercial site provides basic information about the visa and work permit application process in Argentina

Argentianian Ministry of the Interior
www.mininterior.gov.ar/migraciones/permisos.asp

Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) (link to immigration websites of Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore and Thailand)
www.aseansec.org/4966.htm

Asia Travel Information & Documents:
www.traveldocs.com/asia.htm
Includes information for following Asian and Middle Eastern nations:
Abu Dhabi, Afghanistan, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Bali, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Borneo, Brunei, Burma. Cambodia Ceylon, China, Christmas Island, Dubai, Georgia, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Japan, Java, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Korea North, Korea South, Kuwait, Kyrgystan, Laos, Lebanon, Lombok, Malaysia, Macau, Maldives, Marquesas Island, Micronesia, Mongolia, Myanmar, Nepal, Oman, Pakistan, Philippines, Qatar, Russian Federation, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Sumatra, Syria, Taiwan, Tajikistan, Thailand, Timor, Turkey, Turkmenistan, United Arab Emirates, Uzbekistan, Vietnam, Yemen.

Australia

Australian Department of Immigration
www.immi.gov.au

The Australian Department of Immigration publishes a booklet entitled "Sponsoring a temporary employee to Australia." Page 8 reads "Spouses and dependents of visa holders under the Temporary Business (Long Stay) category are able to work and study during their stay in Australia." The booklet is accessible at
www.immi.gov.au/allforms/booklets/1154.pdf

Austria

Austrian Embassy (UK)
www.bmaa.gv.at/london/

Workpermit.Com (can be used for other countries)
www.workpermit.com/austria/austria.htm

Relocation information
www.virtualvienna.net/relocation/movingin.html
Includes information on residency requirements and documents.

Belgium

Federal Information - information on work permits and working in Belgium
www.belgium.be/eportal/application?pageid=contentPage&docId=37301

Federal Public Service - visa and work permit information
www.diplomatie.be/en/travel/visaLangdetail.asp?TEXTID=22015

The site of the Flemish government gives the official text in Dutch of the Royal Decision 9 juni 1999 concerning the application of the law of 30 april 1999 concerning work permits for foreign employees, amended 1/9/2004. Chapter 1V, articles 8, 9, 16 and 17 explain that a test of the employment market is not required for the spouse and children of a foreign work permit holder. (A work permit linked to an employer is required)
www2.vlaanderen.be/ned/sites/werk/documenten/migratie_KBofficieuzeco010904.pdf

The site of the Flemish government describes (in Dutch) the exceptional categories of foreign workers eligbile for Employment card B
www2.vlaanderen.be/ned/sites/werk/arbeidskaartB_wie.htm

Workpermit.com is a commercial site aimed at employers
www.workpermit.com/belgium/employer.htm

Brazil

Brazil Embassy in US - work visa information
www.brasilemb.org/consulado/consular1.shtml

Swedish-Brazilian Chamber of Commerce - spouse work permit FAQ
www.swedcham.com.br/faq.asp
The Chamber of Commerce comments: "Usually it is very difficult for a spouse/partner to get a work permit, and thereby, a qualified employment...In fact, even receiving a visa granting your partner residential status is not likely unless you are married...The best option for the partner/spouse is to seek employment within a multinational company or organization in Sweden and then apply for a temporary work assignment in Brazil. Another option for partners/spouses could be voluntary work..."

Canada

Citizenship and Immigration Canada
www.cic.gc.ca/

www.cic.gc.ca/english/work/index.html
provides the following information:
"In almost all cases you must have a valid work permit to work in Canada.
These steps must be followed before you apply for a work permit:

www.cic.gc.ca/english/work/exempt-2.html lists:
"Spouses and common-law partners of skilled foreign workers" as one the types of work exempted from the need for HRSDC confirmation.
Details of the spousal programme:
www.cic.gc.ca/english/work/worker-4.html

Section 5.39 of a publication entitled "Foreign Worker Manual", accessible at
www.cic.gc.ca/manuals-guides/english/fw/fwe.pdf reads as follows:
"Spouses or common-law partners of skilled people coming to Canada as temporary foreign worker may themselves be authorised to work without first having a confirmed job offer". "The spouse's or common-law partner's work permit may be issued for a period that ends no later than the work permit of the principal foreign worker, or for the duration of employment of the principal worker. The spouse or common-law partner may be issued an "open" work permit, i.e., not job-specific."

Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Secretariat
www.caricom.org/jsp/single_market/skill.jsp?menu=csme
The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Secretariat provides information on free movement of labour for citizens from member states Antigua and Barbuda, Barbados, Belize, Dominica, Grenada, Guyana, Jamaica, St. Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, Suriname, Trinidad and Tobago

Chad

Chad Embassy in US - visa requirements
http://chadembassy.org/

US Embassy in Chad - obtaining a work permit
usembassy.state.gov/chad/Obtaining_ResidenceWork_permit_in_Chad.html

Chile

Chilean Embassy in US - information on visas (Spanish and English)
www.chile-usa.org/visas.htm

China

PRC Ministry of Foreign Affairs
www.fmprc.gov.cn/eng/default.htm

PRC Embassy in US - information on visas
www.china-embassy.org/eng/hzqz/default.htm
"Z Visa: Issued to an applicant who is to take up a post or employment in China, and their accompanying family members."

Emigra Asia - work visa advice
www.prcvisas.com/china/index_index.html

Links for Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China:

Hong Kong

The Immigration Department of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China
www.immd.gov.hk/ehtml/hkvisas_1.htm
The department publishes Immigration Guidelines for Entry to Hong Kong. Sections 38-42 cover depedendants.

With effect from 15 May 2006, accompanying spouses of professional staff and capital investors are permitted to to work without prior approval of the Immigration Department. Spouses who were living in Hong Kong prior to 15 May may apply to the department for removal of the previous restriction. This change applies to married spouses. It does not apply to spouses of foreign nationals admitted for study purposes; they still need to apply for prior permission of the Director of Immigration.

Read more at our newsroom and also courtesy of Fragomen Global Immigration
Hong Kong Spousal Work Authorization Alert.pdf

Colombia

Colombian Consulate General in the UK - visa and immigration information
www.colombianconsulate.co.uk/
"The temporary working visa is granted to those foreigners who have been hired by a Colombian company and are going to work in Colombia. It will also be granted to foreigners going to work with the subsidiary of a foreign company in Colombia. The employee may request the same visa for his spouse and children, provided they are financially dependant on him/her. Neither the spouse nor the children will be allowed to work in Colombia."

US State Department - consular information sheet (general country/travel information)
http://travel.state.gov/travel/cis_pa_tw/cis/cis_1090.html

Cyprus

NB. Cyprus is administered as two separate regions: the north of the island has the same visa regulations as Turkey while the south has its own visa regulations as decided by the Government of the Republic Cyprus.

Cyprus Tourism Organisation - visa and employment information
www.visitcyprus.org.cy/

Czech Republic

Czech Republic Ministry of Foreign Affairs
www.czechcentrum.cz

This section on the law gives detailed information on employment permits for foreigners, including a section on special cases where an employment permit is not required.

For example, the site advises that an employment permit is not required for "a relative of a member of a diplomatic mission, consulate or a relative of an employee of an international government organization with a seat in the territory of the Czech Republic provided that reciprocity is guaranteed by an international agreement concluded on behalf of the Government of the Czech Republic. In this case, the employer shall notify the locally competent Labour Authority within 8 working days from commencement of the employment of the foreigner."

Denmark

The Danish Immigration Service
www.udlst.dk/english/default.htm
The section Work in Denmark describes the conditions (generally substantial professional or labour-related conditions) that warrant a residence and work permit.
Work permits for spouses and partners are described as follows:

"Can family accompany the applicant?
A foreign national does not have an automatic right to bring his or her family to Denmark. If the residence permit is of the sort that can be granted or extended for a stay of 3 years or more, a spouse or cohabiting companion, as well as any underage children living at home, are also eligible for residence permits. It is, however, a condition that the family can provide for itself and will live together in Denmark. If a spouse or cohabiting companion is granted a residence permit, he or she has the right to seek employment for the period that the permit is valid."

In addition, the link further clarifies:
Some foreign nationals do not need a residence and work permit in order to seek employment in this country. This applies to Nordic citizens as well as individuals eligible under existing rules on free movement within the European Union. If a foreign national already has a humanitarian residence permit or a residence permit obtained according to the rules on asylum or family reunification, he or she does not need a work permit. In addition, the following groups are exempted from the rules:
* Foreign diplomats residing in Denmark, and others with corresponding diplomatic credentials, as well as accompanying family members and individuals employed in their personal household

Work in Denmark
www.workindenmark.dk/Denmark
This is a site of the Danish Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation. It gives useful information to foreigners and their families about living and working in Denmark.

Danish Embassy, London - visa and work permit requirements
www.amblondon.um.dk/en/menu/ConsularServices/ResidencePermit/

Dominican Republic

Visa Application
www.traveldocs.com/do

Estonia

The Citizenship and Migration Board of the Estonian Ministry of Internal Affairs has separate sections on visas, residence and work permits covering both European Union citizens and third country nationals. The section on residence includes information on temporary residence permit for settling with a spouse.
www.mig.ee/eng/

Ethiopia

Ethiopian Ministry of Foreign Affairs - visa information
www.mfa.gov.et/Consular_Affair_Diplomatic/Consular_Affair.php

Ethiopian Embassy in the UK - visa information
www.ethioembassy.org.uk/consular/consular.htm

Ethiopian Consulate in Australia, visa information
www.consul.com.au/visas.html

European Union

Official European Union sites:

The EU Commission Directorate for Employment, Social affairs and Equal Opportunity
http://europa.eu.int/comm/employment_social/index.html

Free movement of European workers is covered in
http://europa.eu.int/comm/employment_social/free_movement/index_en.htm

EURES - the European Union's job mobility portal
http://europa.eu.int/eures/

The European Commission Directorate for Freedom, Security and Justice
http://europa.eu.int/comm/justice_home/

Immigration and work permit policy is covered in
http://europa.eu.int/comm/justice_home/fsj/immigration/fsj_immigration_intro_en.htm

Summaries of EU legislation
http://europa.eu.int/scadplus/scad_en.htm

General

There is a huge body of existing and developing European Union regulations dealing with residence and work permission for migrant employees and their families. These regulations generally have to be transposed into national legislation and some countries have retained the right to opt out of certain regulations. See also our Newsroom page for news of our activities and developments at EU level.

European citizens

In the Member Countries of the European Economic Area (EEA) the free movement of workers is a fundamental right which permits nationals of one EEA country to work in another EEA country on the same conditions as that member state's own citizens.

A directive adopted by the European Parliament and the Council on 29 April 2004 on the right of citizens of the European Union and their family members to move and reside freely within the territory of the EU brings together the complex body of legislation that existed in this area. It eliminates the need for EU citizens to obtain a residence card, introduces a permanent right of residence, defines more clearly the situation of family members and restricts the scope for the authorities to refuse or terminate residence of EU citizens who come from another member state. The member states have two years, until 30 April 2006, to transpose this directive.
http://europa.eu.int/comm/.../fsj_citizenship_movement_en.htm

Free movement of European workers within the European Union

The EU Commission's Directorate for Employment, Social affairs and Equal Opportunities describes this principle in more detail, including limitations to this right.
http://europa.eu.int/comm/employment_social/free_movement/index_en.htm
See also sub-sections on the right to look for a job, the right of residence, family members and third country nationals.

Family members of European citizens

http://europa.eu.int/comm/employment_social/free_movement/family_en.htm

The following family members, whatever their nationality, have the right to reside with the worker in the host Member State:

• the spouse; under current Community provisions, this term covers only married partners. The new Directive 2004/38 on the right of citizens of the Union and their family members to move and reside within the territory of the Member states introduces some changes in this respect
• their descendants who are under the age of 21 or are dependant
• dependant relatives in the ascending line

They will be also issued with a residence permit. For this purpose, only the following documents may be required:

• an identity document
• proof of the family relationship
• in case of dependant relatives, proof that they are dependent upon the worker

For members of the family who are third country nationals, an entry visa may be required.

The spouse and the children of the worker have the right to work in the host Member State whatever their nationality. If they are third country nationals, this means that no work permit will be required. They have the right to equal treatment, including the award of social advantages.

The children of the worker, whatever their nationality, have the right to education in the host Member State on the same terms as its nationals. This includes, for instance, a right to equal treatment in relation to study grants.

Transitional Rules for movement to and from new member states

During a transitional period of up to 7 years after accession of 10 Member States to the EU on 1 May 2004 (Czech Republic, Estonia, Cyprus, Latvia, Lithuania, Hungary, Malta, Poland, Slovenia, Slovakia) and of 2 Member States on 1 January 2007 (Bulgaria, Romania), certain conditions may be applied that restrict the free movement of workers from, to and between these Member States.

These restrictions only concern movement for the purpose of taking up a job and they may differ from one Member State to another.

Further information may be obtained at
http://ec.europa.eu/.../enlargement_en.htm#access2004
and http://europa.eu.int/eures/main.jsp?acro=free&...&restrictions=1&step=1

Third country nationals

The Commission's current policy plan on legal migration of third country nationals is published here

The Council's Directive 2003/86/EC on the right to family reunification is given here

A further summary of this directive is given here. The deadline transposition in the legislation of Member States was 3/10/2005.

Finland

Directorate of Immigration - has brief details or working and residence
www.uvi.fi/netcomm/default.asp?language=EN
This section has brief details on residence for family members.

The Embassy of Finland in London - visa information
www.finemb.org.uk/en/

France

National Agency for the Reception of Foreigners and Migration (ANAEM)
http://www.anaem.fr/article.php3?id_article=95
The National Agency for the Reception of Foreigners and Migration (ANAEM) gives a brief description of the regulations for work and residence permits in both French and English.

Official French government Circulaire DPM/DMI n° 2004-212 (in French)
www.sante.gouv.fr/adm/dagpb/bo/2004/04-21/a0211534.htm

This circular was issued jointly issued on 7 May 2004 by various Ministries, including the Ministère de lÉmploi, du Travail et de la Cohésion Sociale. It states:
"Dans le cadre d'une série de mesures récentes visant à renforcer l'attractivité de la France en Europe et dans le monde ainsi qu'à faciliter l'intégration des familles accompagnantes, le Gouvernement a décidé de permettre à ces conjoints étrangers de mandataires sociaux, de cadres dirigeants et de cadres de haut niveau d'entreprises (ce terme pouvant s'entendre dans ce contexte d'organisations non gouvernementales), ainsi que de fonctionnaires d'organisations internationales intergouvernementales, d'avoir accès, dans certaines conditions, au marché de l'emploi, sans que la situation de l'emploi puisse leur être opposée."
"Cette nouvelle procédure s'applique aux étrangers, hors Union européenne et espace économique européen, conjoints ... de cadres dirigeants ou de cadres de haut niveau d'entreprises tels qu'ils sont définis par la circulaire DPM/DMI2 n° 143 du 26 mars 2004. www.sante.gouv.fr/adm/dagpb/bo/ .....Dorénavant, les conjoints de ces catégories d'étrangers qui souhaitent les accompagner en France et y travailler en tant que salariés ne se voient plus opposer la situation de l'emploi dès lors qu'un employeur leur propose un contrat de travail comportant une rémunération brute mensuelle d'au moins 2 000 euros".

A document entitled "Expatriate Staff" published by The French Agency for International Investment (www.investinfrance.org/.../db_2006_expatriate_en.pdf) describes in English these accelerated and streamlined procedures for managerial staff in companies and international organisations and their spouses. It states "Foreign spouses of corporate officers and senior executives are automatically issued work permits by the DDTEFP, regardless of the situation on the job market. To be eligible for a work permit, the spouse must have entered France lawfully and have a commitment from an employer for an open-ended employment contract drawn up under French law and stipulating a gross monthly salary of more than €2,000." [A corporate officer is described as one having "the power of signature for the company or the authority to manage an establishment of the company" and a senior executive is described as one who is "paid more than €5,000 per month". DDTEFP stands for Direction Départementale du Travail, de l'Emploi et de la Formation Professionnelle.]

It further clarifies the procedure for spouses:
"AUTOMATIC ISSUE OF WORK PERMITS FOR EXPATRIATES' SPOUSES
Spouses applying for a work permit must provide the local prefecture with three copies of their employment contract, the employer's commitment to pay the fee due to the ANAEM and documentary proof that their spouse's situation makes them eligible for the automatic procedure. The prefecture staff will immediately send the application to the DDTEFTP for consideration. After it is approved, the spouse will be issued a temporary residence card marked "employee". If the employment contract is temporary, the spouse will receive a temporary residence card marked "temporary worker" and a temporary work permit. The same requirements apply for renewing the work permit and the related residence card."

Gabon

US Department of State - Consular Information Sheet
(entry/exit requirements and general country information)
travel.state.gov/travel/cis_pa_tw/cis/cis_1120.html

Germany

The Immigration Act is made up of the Residence Act (AufenthG), the Act on the General Freedom of Movement for EU Citizens (Freedom of Movement Act/EU) and amendments to additional legislation. The Federal Ministry of the Interior publishes the separate components and a summary in both German and English.
www.bmi.bund.de/.../Immigration__Act__en.html

The Residence Act in German
www.gesetze-im-internet.de/...BJNR195010004BJNG000800000
A summary of the Immigration Act
www.zuwanderung.de/english/downloads/specifics_of_immmigration_act.pdf
An English translation of the Residence Act
www.bmi.bund.de/.../Residence_Act.pdf

Immigration Law and Policy: Published by the Ministry of the Interior, this booklet describes how Germany's policy on immigration has changed.
www.bmi.bund.de/.../Zuwanderungspolitik_und_Zuwanderungsrecht_en.pdf

A description of the Immigration Law by the Federal Foreign Office
www.auswaertiges-amt.de/.../Zuwanderungsrecht.html

Frequently asked questions to the Federal Foreign Office
www.auswaertiges-amt.de/.../10-Arbeitsvisum.html

This "Manual for Germany" provides immigrants with general information on the country, the people, the government, the legal system, work, social security, practical matters in everyday life, as well as rights and requirements under the new immigration laws. Published by the Government Representative for Migration, Refugees and Integration.
www.handbuch-deutschland.de/book_en.html

Greece

Greek Embassy in the UK - visa information (Consular Affairs section) and work information (Business & Economy section)
www.greekembassy.org.uk/

Hungary

Hungarian Embassy in the US - this side provides useful Visa and Immigration information
www.huembwas.org/Consular/VisaImmigration_En.htm

India

Fragomen Global Immigration Services - this commercial site provides basic information about the visa and work permit application process in India
http://pubweb.fdbl.com/ihp8/global/.../india?opendocument

Indonesia

Indonesia's Investment Co-ordinating board gives brief details of work permits requirements for direct investors. It also explains that a dependent spouse must obtain their own sponsor and work permit in order to work in Indonesia.
www.bkpm.go.id/en/info.php?mode=baca&cat=9&t=Immigration&info_id=61

Indonesian visa regulations for foreigners wishing to work in Indonesia.
www.indonesianembassy.org.uk/consular_work_in_indonesia.html

Fragomen Global Immigration Services - this commercial site provides basic information about the visa and work permit application process in Indonesia.
http://pubweb.fdbl.com/.../indonesia?opendocument#Family

Ireland

Oasis (Irish eGovernment resource) - general work permit information
www.oasis.gov.ie/employment/working_in_ireland/work_permits.html

Oasis (Irish eGovernment resource) - information on work permits for spouses of employment permits holders
www.oasis.gov.ie/employment/.../spousal_work_permit_scheme.html

Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment (DETE) - Work Permits Section (includes guide to work permits for spouses of employment permits holders)
www.entemp.ie/labour/workpermits/

DETE - Guide to work permits for spouses of employment permit holders
www.entemp.ie/publications/labour/2004/spousalpermits.pdf
(document no longer available)
"Can the spouse of an employment permit holder take up employment in the State? The spouse of a non-EEA national who is working in the State on foot of an employment permit may take up employment in the State. However, a proposed employer must first obtain an employment permit to employ them. This has always been the case."
"What are the recent changes? An Tánaiste recently announced the introduction of new arrangements which will be confined to the spouses of certain categories of non-EEA employees in the State. These new arrangements will give greater ease of access to employment for eligible spouses, under specified schemes and facilities."
"Who do the new arrangements cover? The new arrangements cover the spouses of persons working here

• on working visas/work authorisations
• certain intra-company transferees
• certain academics and researchers on work permits [annex A] and
• certain registered medical professionals on work permits [annex B]
• NB: THEY DO NOT GENERALLY COVER SPOUSES OR PERSONS WORKING IN THE STATE ON FOOT OF WORK PERMITS"

Move to Ireland - informal advice on work permits
http://movetoireland.com/movepag/workperm.htm

Italy

Fragomen Global Immigration Services, LLC - work visa information
http://pubweb.fdbl.com/ihp8/global/.../italy?opendocument
This commercial site states: "Spouses, dependents and unmarried partners are not granted immediate work authorization as a derivative status of the employee." (This aplies only to NON-EU)

Ministry of Foreign Affairs - visa information
www.esteri.it/eng/5_32_183.asp

Ministry of Foreign Affairs - visa enquiry form (leading to "subordinate employment" visa information)
www.esteri.it/visti/home_eng.asp

Japan

Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs
www.mofa.go.jp/j_info/visit/visa/04.html#b1b
The Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs provides information on the various types of visas and activities that are authorised for these visas.

The Tokyo Employment Service Center for Foreigners (a Public Employment Security Office under the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare) specializes in placement service and job-related information to foreigners living in Japan, and also providing advice to employers about recruiting foreigners.
www.tfemploy.go.jp/en/spec/spec_1a.html

The center advises that "Foreigners with the residential status "dependent" are not allowed to engage in income-generating business nor receive remuneration. If a dependent wishes to work, he or she must obtain a permit for extra-status activities from the Immigration Bureau. Permission is given only when it is clear that such activity does not affect his/her primal activity. Foreigners with the status of "Cultural Activities" and "Dependent" can apply for the permit after they get informal decision of employment."

Kenya

All the Kenya specific links expired
New ones are under investigation

Korea

The government portal G4 F (Government for Foreigners) provides information on visas, investment, employment, housing and accommodation in cooperation with the Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Energy, Ministry of Labor and the Ministry of Justice.
www.g4f.go.kr/

Ministry of Labor
www.molab.go.kr:8001/english/policy/labor_policy/pol0801.jsp
Employment system for professional, skilled foreign workers

Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade
www.mofat.go.kr/me/me_a006/me_b025/me06_01.jsp
Requirements for entrance

Ministry of Justice
Understanding of the Immigration Service
www.moj.go.kr/HP/ENG/eng_03/eng_306020.jsp
Visa issuance procedure
see section D-7 Status (Intra-Company Transferees)
see section F-3 Status (Dependent Families)
www.moj.go.kr/HP/ENG/eng_03/eng_306030.jsp

Kuwait

Kuwait information office
www.kuwait-info.org/services.html

Latvia

Office of Citizenship and Migration Affairs - work permit information
www.ocma.gov.lv/?_p=438&menu__id=15

Lithuania

Ministry of Foreign Affairs - visa information
www.urm.lt/index.php?704576579

Ministry of Foreign Affairs - work permit information
www.urm.lt/index.php?-1448724142

Labour Exchange, Ministry of Social Security and Labour - Law On the Legal Status of Aliens
www.ldb.lt/ldb_site/en/index.aspx/en/legal_acts/laws/?menu_id=139
'The Law On the Legal Status of Aliens provides that nationals of a EU Member State and their family members do not require a work permit. For other nationalities, a work permit is required. Members of a work permit holder’s family are eligible for a temporary residence permit but must obtain their own work permit'.

Luxembourg

Ministry of Foreign Affairs - visa information
www.mae.lu/mae.taf?IdNav=325&IdLang=UK

Luxembourg Consulate-General in New York - work permit information
www.luxembourgnyc.org/cs_visas.html
This site states:
"Family Members
An expatriate worker may be accompanied to Luxembourg by his or her spouse and children. The application for the residence permit for each family member is submitted to the Ministry of Justice in Luxembourg jointly with the expatriate worker's request.
Foreigner's identity cards are required for spouses and any children older than 15 years of age. An expatriate's work permit is not valid for the spouse and for his or her children. For any family member wanting to work in Luxembourg, an individual work permit is required."

Malaysia

Immigration Department - work permit information and permission for expatriate's wife (On Dependent Pass) to do Charity Works In Malaysia (for clarification of the latest see under section 'Facilities Offered')
www.imi.gov.my/eng/perkhidmatan/im_PegawaiDagang.asp

Fragomen Global Immigration Services - work visa information spouses/partners
http://pubweb.fdbl.com/ihp8/global/.../malaysia?opendocument
This commercial site states:
"Spouses, children and unmarried partners of an Employment Pass holder are not authorized to work unless they obtain their own work authorization."

Malta

Ministry for Foreign Affairs - visa information
www.foreign.gov.mt/pages.aspx?page=12

Mexico

Mexican Consulate in the UK - visa and work permit information
www.mexicanconsulate.org.uk/foreign/visas_general.htm

Mexperience - living and working in Mexico (commercial site)
www.mexperience.com/liveandwork/immigration.htm

Living, Working & Retiring in Mexico (scroll down to Employment of Foreigners)
www.mexconnect.com/business/mex2000generallegal.html

Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) (link to immigration websites of Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore and Thailand
www.aseansec.org/4966.htm

Asia Travel Information & Documents:
www.traveldocs.com/asia.htm
Includes information for following Asian and Middle Eastern nations:
Abu Dhabi, Afghanistan, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Bali, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Borneo, Brunei, Burma. Cambodia Ceylon, China, Christmas Island, Dubai, Georgia, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Japan, Java, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Korea North, Korea South, Kuwait, Kyrgystan, Laos, Lebanon, Lombok, Malaysia, Macau, Maldives, Marquesas Island, Micronesia, Mongolia, Myanmar, Nepal, Oman, Pakistan, Philippines, Qatar, Russian Federation, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Sumatra, Syria, Taiwan, Tajikistan, Thailand, Timor, Turkey, Turkmenistan, United Arab Emirates, Uzbekistan, Vietnam, Yemen.