Most of people need to apply for a National Insurance number once they’ve arrived in the UK and intend to work, study or claim benefits.

The National Insurance number is issued by the DWP (Department for Work and Pensions). It is made up of letters and numbers and never changes. E.g. SX123456A

From 01 January 2021 to apply for a National Insurance number you need to have received the status under EU Settlement Scheme (Pre-settled or Settled status). There are few steps to follow.

1. Make a free call to the DWP on phone number 08001412075.

2. The DWP will send a letter to your home address or a text message on your mobile phone number within 14 working days with the details of the application process.

You have to complete an online application for NINO. At the end, you have to print the form, write down the application reference number and the EU Settlement Scheme share code.

You must send the form and the copy of your passport or National Identity Card to the correct address.

The DWP will contact you within 16 weeks of receiving the documents to tell you if they approved your application.

If you’re a UK resident aged 19 or under

You’ll normally be sent a National Insurance number automatically, in the 3 months before your 16th birthday, if both the following are true:

• you live in the UK
• a parent has filled in a Child Benefit claim form for you

If you’re aged 16 to 19 and did not get one – call HM Revenue and Customs. 

If you’re left UK and lost your NI number

You have a NI number to make sure your NI contributions and tax are recorded against your name only.

If, by mistake, you have lost your letter with NI number there is always the possibility to recover it.

Please contact the office on 07789758177 / 02082211165 and our team of professional advisers will help you to get your National Insurance Number.