

If you do not have a National Insurance number, you must apply for one if you plan to work. You can find out further information on Biometric residence permits If you have a BRP, you might have a National Insurance number already - it will be printed on the back of your BRP if you do. If you have a Biometric Residence Permit (BRP) If you are aged 16 to 19 and you did not get one, you should contact HM Revenue and Customs.Īpply for a National Insurance number online if your parent or guardian did not fill in a Child Benefit claim form for you. a parent has filled in a Child Benefit claim form for you.You’ll normally be sent a National Insurance number automatically, in the 3 months before your 16th birthday, if both the following are true: If you already have one you will not be sent a new one. Make sure you’re eligible before you apply for a National Insurance number.


When you may receive a National Insurance Number You do not need a National Insurance number to apply to the EU Settlement Scheme. You can start work without a National Insurance number if you can prove you have the right to work in the UK. You will need a National Insurance Number if you live in the UK, have the right to work in the UK and you are: When you will need a National Insurance Number If you live in the UK you’ll normally receive a National Insurance number automatically at age 16 if a parent has filled in a Child Benefit claim form for you. You will need a National Insurance Number if you live in the United Kingdom (UK), have the right to work in the UK and you’re working, looking for work, or have an offer to start work.
