NI Number child tax credit

[adil2009]

Hi all,

I would like to apply for child tax credit I know I need apply on joint name with my wife. My wife don't have her NI number as she didn't apply so far ,she is housewife and looking after baby.

what shell I do , can I complete the form without entry her NI number ,as she is not holding NI .

Thanks

[John]

Any particular reason why she has not applied for a NI number? That would be the easy thing to do, see :-

https://www.gov.uk/apply-national-insurance-number

Presumably she has the right to live and work in the UK?

[adil2009]

thanks ,so she must have NI number to apply for child tax credit .? or we can apply without her N.I ?

Thanks

[John]

You will encounter difficulties and severe delays if no NI number is quoted for her.

Accordingly if she is able to get a NI number then I suggest she does that without delay.

Any particular reason why she will struggle to get a NI number? Wanting to claim benefits is a good reason for getting a NI number. She does not need to be seeking paid employment.

[redding]

Application with ho not permitted to work nor claim benefits however my partner is and he wants to add me onto child tax credits. I have no nino nor id . I do however have a temporary nino beginning with TN will it be acceptable? I have p60 from many yebrs back when and p45 when I was entitled to work also bank card . citizen proof of age card. Colour photo copy of passport and my birth certificate my daughter birth certificat. Any advice would be greatly advised.