Got my BRP. Is the # on the back my NIN?

 Hello all!

I just arrived here on my spouse visa, and recieved my BRP at the post office.
Is the number printed on it my NIN, if not, how do I go about obtaining it?
I would like to start working soon, and would want that beforehand. 
Thank you for your help with every thing thus far. This site has been wonderful!  😀

I think they are only printing NINs on work visa BRPs at the moment, I don't think they are doing it for spouse visas yet.

An NIN will be in the format of 2 letters, 6 numbers and 1 letter.

If it's not on your BRP you'll need to apply for one, which can take about a month to receive.

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


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you will need to call a job centre around where you live, make an appointment  fill in some documents and wait 6 weeks, you can still look for a job carry your BRP and passport