Just Arrived in UK

[Baruk]

BUPA is a private medical insurance scheme...nothing to do with NI.

You and your daughter are also entitled to NHS (National Health Service).

If you are permitted to work, then you need to apply for a NI number from your local jobcentre.

National insurance is concerned with benefits from, and contributions towards the government-run benefit (incl pensions) scheme from your employment or self-employment.

If registered unemployed or in jail, the govt pay the contributions for you.

Hi there Graham, do I need the NI now? Coz I am on fiancée visa here and about to be married in October. Just need some paperwork while I still have time.

[Michael Parnham]

Hi there Graham, do I need the NI now? Coz I am on fiancée visa here and about to be married in October. Just need some paperwork while I still have time.

You'll need your NI in your married name, if you're getting married in Oct apply then!

[Baruk]

You'll need your NI in your married name, if you're getting married in Oct apply then!

Hi Michael, how can I apply for one? My partner doesn't have NI as he is working abroad.

[cherrieclifford]

Hi there Cherrie welcome to UK.. I'm a bit confused here about NI, my partner just registered me and daughter to an insurance called BUPA that is his insurance from his work. He just put me and my daughter in, will that serve as NI?

Hello there Baruk. Thanks for the welcome.

And I'm too late reading the replies. Sorry for that.
Thanks for all the answers made by Mr. Graham.

[grahamw48]

As you're not permitted to work on fiancee visa, then no...until after you're married. (NI)

You ARE entitled to all NHS services though.

[mendoza82]

Welcome to the UK Cherrie

[cherrieclifford]

Welcome to the uk cherrie

Thanks for the warm welcome..

[Rosie1958]

Welcome to the UK, Cherrie! I do hope that you settle down quickly and enjoy your new life here. I also have family in Portsmouth and visit from time to time too

[cherrieclifford]

Welcome to the UK, Cherrie! I do hope that you settle down quickly and enjoy your new life here. I also have family in Portsmouth and visit from time to time too

Wow. Another one that I can meet soon. I am blessed. Thanks for the welcome, Ms. Rosie. Yes, I am adjusting good enough. I can go to the shops alone now..