How do I get an NI number?

confused canadian
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Joined: 07 Aug 2008
Posts: 2

Posted: Thu Aug 07, 2008 6:02 pm

 

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I'm a Canadian student studying in London and I'm interested in working while I'm in the UK. Do you any of you know the easiest way to go about this? I hear the whole process from start to finish can take up to 6 weeks?

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klynch
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UK & CANADIAN TAX

Joined: 07 Feb 2008
Posts: 17
Location: Cheshire

Posted: Fri Aug 08, 2008 7:22 am

 

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Responsibility for issuing an NI number rests with the Department of Works and Pensions (DWP). To apply for an NI number you should telephone 0845 600 0643 between 8.00am and 6.00pm UK time, Monday to Friday.

I am a UK chartered accountant and Canadian CGA practicing in the UK. I can file your UK and Canadian tax returns. Reasonable fees. See my website at lynch.pro

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zanthe
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Joined: 11 Sep 2008
Posts: 16
Location: Mearsyside

Posted: Sat Sep 13, 2008 1:40 pm

 

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You can get info about NI numbers at any Jobcenter plus, they set up an appoointment for you to go in and apply. They just ask about your visa, if you already have a job where you are living etc. I think the interview took me about 15 min, than i got a number in a week or so, this also intitles you to their basic health care (NHS)

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