Study Abroad with Spouse: Countries That Allow It

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Canada allows spouses on an open work permit. While you study, your partner can work full-time and even build their own PR pathway.

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Australia offers dependent visas for spouses. They can work full-time if you're pursuing a master's or PhD at a recognized institution.

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Spouses of postgraduate students can get full-time work rights. You can study, they can work—ideal for Indian student couples.

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The UK allows spouses if you're studying a postgraduate course longer than 9 months. Spouses can work without job restrictions.

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Germany permits student spouses to join via a family reunification visa. Spouses may work depending on the visa conditions.

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In the USA, F-2 dependent visa holders (spouses) cannot work. But they can live with you, study part-time, and later change status if eligible.

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Ireland allows spouses if you're in a Level 9 or 10 program. They may not get work rights automatically but can apply separately.

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Countries like Canada, Australia, NZ, UK, Germany, USA, and Ireland allow student spouses. Know each country’s dependent rules before planning.

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