Moving from Ireland to England

joanna101

Hi. I'm thinking of moving to England next year and was wondering how to go about getting the national insurance number? Can I apply for it while I'm here in Ireland or do I have to be in the UK to apply for i? Thanks.

jimmii

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

You can only apply for it once you’re in the UK.

You can start working without one then just let your employer know the number when you get it.

joanna101

Thank you

jimmii

No bother.

Timberrrrrrrr

Just be aware it can take you up to 9 weeks to get your NI, you will need to go for an interview so bring passport and any other documentation that shows that you have residential rights to be there.

As stated above you can work without one but you will be on emergency tax until your NI number comes through, If you don't have a job lined up be aware you won't be eligible for benefits until you get NI number also.

joanna101

Timberrrrrrrr wrote: »

Just be aware it can take you up to 9 weeks to get your NI, you will need to go for an interview so bring passport and any other documentation that shows that you have residential rights to be there.

As stated above you can work without one but you will be on emergency tax until your NI number comes through, If you don't have a job lined up be aware you won't be eligible for benefits until you get NI number also.

Thank you. How do I get the emergency tax? Sorry for the silly question.

cml387

joanna101 wrote: »

Thank you. How do I get the emergency tax? Sorry for the silly question.

It gets you:pac:

You pay a higher rate of tax until your tax affairs are sorted out. You'll get a rebate then. Same as here.

Timberrrrrrrr

joanna101 wrote: »

Thank you. How do I get the emergency tax? Sorry for the silly question.

Not a silly question at all, It's the same as Ireland

You will pay a higher rate of tax until you receive your NI number, once you have this you call HMRC (revenue office) and inform them that you are working and give them.your NI.number and they will supply your employer with your tax code. Any tax tax you have overpaid will be reimbursed.

joanna101

Timberrrrrrrr wrote: »

Not a silly question at all, It's the same as Ireland

You will pay a higher rate of tax until you receive your NI number, once you have this you call HMRC (revenue office) and inform them that you are working and give them.your NI.number and they will supply your employer with your tax code. Any tax tax you have overpaid will be reimbursed.

Thank you😀

Timberrrrrrrr

joanna101 wrote: »

Thank you😀

You're welcome