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Shaz15 · Credits: 1258 My Scrapbook

Do we have to apply for the National Insurance number ourselves ? Thanks for your help.

rom · Credits: 716 My Scrapbook

yes.

Shaz15 · Credits: 1258 My Scrapbook

Thanks rom. Just want to make sure of 2 things from overseas people who have applied for jobs and also got offers,
# so the Hospital people don't get it for you after you get a job offer ?
# and can I get it now with no job offers or even applications ?

joebloggs · Credits: 285 My Scrapbook

you get one from a job centre plus

When and where should I apply for a National Insurance number?
You should apply for a NI number if:

you will be making a claim for benefit, or
your partner is claiming benefit for you.
This should be done through your local Jobcentre Plus office. You can find your local office on the Jobcentre Plus website.

You should also apply for a NI number if:

you have started or are about to start work
you are self-employed, or
you want to pay voluntary NI contributions and would benefit from paying them.
For these applications you should telephone 0845 600 0643 between 8.00am and 6.00pm, Monday to Friday.

If you are hard of hearing, or have speech difficulties, call our textphone on 0845 600 0644.

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Applying for a National Insurance number
There is a process of checks we need to go through when you apply for an NI number. Firstly, we make sure you need an NI number. Secondly, we make sure you haven’t already got an NI number. If you need an NI number and you haven’t already got one, we will write and ask you to come to an interview.
We use this interview to check your identity and, where applicable, your right to work – to make sure you are who you say you are, that you are entitled to work in the UK (where applicable) and to protect your NI and social security accounts.

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What is an interview for?
At the interview, we will ask you questions about who you are and why you want an NI number. This information, and any official documents you bring with you, will help to prove your identity and, where applicable, your right to work. You may also have to fill in a form to apply for an NI number.
When we give you the date of your interview, we will tell you what information or evidence to bring with you. The information or evidence you need to bring depends on why you need the NI number. The list below might give you an idea of the relevant documents.
The interview will usually be with one other person unless, for example, you need an interpreter. Sometimes we may ask for your permission to let us keep your documents for a short time. We will give you a receipt for any documents you let us keep.

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What types of evidence and information can I bring?
Here are some examples of the types of evidence and information we need. We cannot accept photocopies.

For advice about ordering a copy of a birth or marriage certificate, visit the General Register Office website.

General documents:

Passport
National Identity card
Birth certificate
Marriage or civil partnership certificate.
Full driving licence
Home Office documents
2 or more passports if you are of dual- or multi-nationality
Student-loan documents
Student identity card
Letter from your college, including course details
Mortgage or rental agreement
Residence or naturalisation documents
Adoption certificate
Employment documents:

Payslips
A work permit
A letter from your employer
Your contract of employment
Details of any employment agencies you are registered with.
Evidence that you are actively looking for work
Certificate of incorporation
Memorandum of association
Articles of association
Services contract
Documents if you’re self-employed:

Invoices
Letters from your accountant
Letters from your clients
A form or letter from HMRC about your self employment, for example a bill for your Class 2 National Insurance contributions.
Stock transfer form

rom · Credits: 716 My Scrapbook

hi there,
some people do it before getting job and others after that. I do not know whether it is a privilege over others (who do not have NI) in getting jobs.
best wishes

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