How do I get an NI number?

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?

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.

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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)

Okay so I should go to the Job Center plus to get one - how long should it take to get one? Did it take long to get an apt?

Any information could help like what paper work did you need for the apt?

thanks

also what is a job center plus and where to i find one? hahah

Hey,

I've got a question.... do you need to have an NI to get a job? I have the Youth Mobility Scheme VISA

I'm sort of avoiding council tax, so I don't want my address to show up anywhere needlessly.

Hi All,
I worked in the UK back in 2002 on a working holiday visa and was issued an NI. If I return to the UK to work on a UK Ancestry Visa, will this NI still be valid or do I have to apply for another?
Thanks!

Hey,

I've got a question.... do you need to have an NI to get a job? I have the Youth Mobility Scheme VISA

I'm sort of avoiding council tax, so I don't want my address to show up anywhere needlessly.

You don't need NI to get a job, however avoiding council tax will get you deported if you get caught. An employer will require your address and contact info to put you on their payroll. If you don't have NI or pay stubs, you might be asked to pay for any health services you receive, even though any working tax-payer is entitled to free health care via the NHS. If you can't prove you're entitled to it, they will charge you.