What is your National Insurance Number?

A National Insurance number is unique to you and you will keep that number all of your life.

HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) use it to record and credit National Insurance contributions to your National Insurance account. You will need these National Insurance contributions and credits when you come to claim benefit, whether it is for a short while, like Incapacity Benefit or long term, such as Basic State Pension.

Everybody residing and working in the UK has to have an NI Number. Without it you will be forced to pay emergency tax (40%). We advise that you apply for your NI number as soon as arriving in the UK.

There are two ways of applying for your National Insurance Number:

1. You can call 0845 600 0643 and book an appointment to go in for an interview. You will then receive a letter telling you where you need to go for your interview and what you need to take. These generally take about 30 minutes and you will then be sent your NI card and number in the post. This can take up to 2 months.

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2. OVC london can do it for you. As part of a postal pilot scheme we will get the forms sent to your designated residence. You simply fill them in and repost (self addressed, pre paid envelope included). You will then receive your NI card and number within two weeks. No hassle, No fuss. We do charge £15 admin fee.

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Call us on 0845 519 1228 or email us.