NIS number

Hi everyone!

I used to live in England (~5 years) from 1998 to 2002, on a work visa status.
I had an NIS number, but I have no idea how to track that down (is was almost 7 years ago).

Any suggestions?

My husband (Brit) and I are wanting to move back to the UK.

Thanks! 

Jessica

There are two relevant numbers.

One is your NHS (National Health Service) number.  This you need when you see a doctor.  If you can remember who your last doctor was, call and they will be able to tell you this.  Otherwise, contact the local health authority of where you last lived.  It would help to have this when you register with a doctor but it is not an essential to receive treatment.

The other is your National Insurance number.  This is the number you need when you apply for or start work.  You can get this again by calling HMRC (Her Majesty's Revenue Service, formerly the Inland Revenue).  Once you get here, you call them, they will send it to you.

Vicky

Thanks Vicky the cobwebs are starting to clear!

I have been digging through all my England papers and I'm baffled as to why I don't have anything with either my NHS or NIS numbers on them, but you've given me a great start!

I wouldn't worry.  You can easily get them back. 


Vicky

Thanks,  I was thinking I might need them for the ILE application....