Applying for National Insurance Number

[pumpkinlu]

Dear all,

I would like to ask for some advice/recent experience with applying for national insurance number. My partner is about to move to the UK and we are putting together a list of all of the admin matters to sort out, the first one being, obviously, the national insurance number.

It has been about 8 years since I applied for mine and I remember that back then it was not so difficult, but they asked to see a lot of documents, such as a proof of address and evidence of looking for a job. Since then, I have heard that things have been a bit more relaxed, but with the upcoming Brexit I just want to be sure we get things right.

If you or anyone in your family had a recent experience - I would be interested in hearing what evidence you had to bring. My partner does not currently have any proof of address in the UK as he's moving here from abroad. Would a letter from me confirming that he lives with me be sufficient? Would I need to attach my proof of address to the letter?

Also, do they still ask for evidence of "active job searching" as they used to? E.g. automatic responses for submitted job applications etc.?

Many thanks!

L.

[KatieWills]

Hubby recently entered UK from New Zealand and he applied for his NINO shortly after. Ring the number here:

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

They will ask a few questions (reason for needing NINO, right to work in UK etc) and send out a form to be completed. AFAICR hubby didn't need to send any evidence with his application but he may have had to provide his BRP number on the application form.

Edit: Handy thread here: http://www.immigrationboards.com/settli ... 04909.html

[pumpkinlu]

Thanks Katie. I believe my partner will need to attend an appointment as he is an EU national and therefore does not have a BRP number. Would be much easier if it could be done just using a form

[iNick]

Thanks Katie. I believe my partner will need to attend an appointment as he is an EU national and therefore does not have a BRP number. Would be much easier if it could be done just using a form

Hello, can you please share your experience with your partner? Was it that easy to obtain NIN and how long did you wait to receive it? How did you manage the proof of address? Thanks in advanced for your reply!

[tmonaghan]

I remember that we went to the JobCentre with partner and at the time just moved in into a Flat. The jobcentre plus made the application then that day for a NHS Number... He then received the number by mail through the post