Habitual Residency, Bank Accounts and Driving License
Aug 13th 2015, 10:10 am
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I got a certified copy of my passport from a local lawyer, called a few first to check prices and ending up paying £5. I actually got a few copies at the same time in case I needed them and each one was a little cheaper that way.
If you're a UK resident you can drive on an overseas license for a year so that will give you time to get your UK license info.
If you're a UK resident you can drive on an overseas license for a year so that will give you time to get your UK license info.
Aug 13th 2015, 10:11 am
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Application for NI number is going out this morning.
Aug 13th 2015, 10:12 am
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No - you can work while you are waiting for your NI number - https://www.gov.uk/apply-national-insurance-number
Aug 13th 2015, 10:14 am
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Presumably you do have a National Insurance number but you can't remember it? I hope you mean you'll be waiting for your old number to be given to you as applying for a new one is not a good idea as it'll discount any NI contributions you have already made.
https://www.gov.uk/lost-national-insurance-number
Once you have your NI number you can then look up your driving licence number and renew your driving licence.
https://www.gov.uk/lost-national-insurance-number
Once you have your NI number you can then look up your driving licence number and renew your driving licence.
Aug 13th 2015, 2:59 pm
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I knwo you've been told several times that you can work without an NI number. the worst that will happen is that they will tax you at emergency tax rate, and then sort it out later and refund you the difference.
And yes, the police are well aware that you can drive on an American licence.
You are looking for problems where they don't exist......
And yes, the police are well aware that you can drive on an American licence.
You are looking for problems where they don't exist......
Windsong, I "get" that you are a "worrier"/over-thinker by nature (at least from your posts here), but PLEASE, take a deep breath, a step back, have a nice cup of tea & TRY to relax...
Aug 14th 2015, 1:05 am
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I knwo you've been told several times that you can work without an NI number. the worst that will happen is that they will tax you at emergency tax rate, and then sort it out later and refund you the difference.
And yes, the police are well aware that you can drive on an American licence.
You are looking for problems where they don't exist......
And yes, the police are well aware that you can drive on an American licence.
You are looking for problems where they don't exist......
Aug 14th 2015, 9:51 pm
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Not looking for problems at all. Simply inquiring about various aspects to ensure I have all possibilities covered.
Anyway, I have this all under control now.
Even registered with a doctor today.
Anyway, I have this all under control now.
Even registered with a doctor today.
Sep 9th 2015, 11:42 am
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you do not need a NI number to track your old license.
i had the same problem, expired in 2011 so did not bother until i returned and all i needed to give them was the last address on the license and DOB, photo, passport number on the D1 form. cost £20. new photocard license on the way now.
NI number
call the NI line and see if they can track it. if not it is easier and faster to have a new one. just apply on the phone and you will have to attend an interview at the local job center.
I am going through both these currently, although the wait on the phone can be really annoying no problems what so ever.
you do not need a NI number to track your old license.
i had the same problem, expired in 2011 so did not bother until i returned and all i needed to give them was the last address on the license and DOB, photo, passport number on the D1 form. cost £20. new photocard license on the way now.
NI number
call the NI line and see if they can track it. if not it is easier and faster to have a new one. just apply on the phone and you will have to attend an interview at the local job center.
I am going through both these currently, although the wait on the phone can be really annoying no problems what so ever.
Sep 9th 2015, 1:17 pm
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Re: Habitual Residency, Bank Accounts and Driving License
DVLA
you do not need a NI number to track your old license.
i had the same problem, expired in 2011 so did not bother until i returned and all i needed to give them was the last address on the license and DOB, photo, passport number on the D1 form. cost £20. new photocard license on the way now.
NI number
call the NI line and see if they can track it. if not it is easier and faster to have a new one. just apply on the phone and you will have to attend an interview at the local job center.
I am going through both these currently, although the wait on the phone can be really annoying no problems what so ever.
you do not need a NI number to track your old license.
i had the same problem, expired in 2011 so did not bother until i returned and all i needed to give them was the last address on the license and DOB, photo, passport number on the D1 form. cost £20. new photocard license on the way now.
NI number
call the NI line and see if they can track it. if not it is easier and faster to have a new one. just apply on the phone and you will have to attend an interview at the local job center.
I am going through both these currently, although the wait on the phone can be really annoying no problems what so ever.
Sep 9th 2015, 1:33 pm
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Sep 9th 2015, 1:56 pm
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Sep 9th 2015, 7:18 pm
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Bear in mind if you go ahead and get a new NINO then any previous NI contributions you have made won't be counted towards your state pension.
Sep 20th 2015, 8:47 pm
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Housing benefit is only available if you have less than £16,000 total in all bank accounts including overseas, and you have to provide bank statements/proof of income. Pension credit is income based and again bank statements/proof of income are required.
Tesco has a credit card called the Foundation Card which is the only one I could get after I arrived back here in September (even though my credit record in Canada was impeccable) and was in my own flat with a lease, on the electoral roll, etc etc. "If you're new to credit cards or want to help build your credit rating then this could be the card for you", see Foundation Clubcard Credit Card - Credit Cards - Tesco Bank
Tesco has a credit card called the Foundation Card which is the only one I could get after I arrived back here in September (even though my credit record in Canada was impeccable) and was in my own flat with a lease, on the electoral roll, etc etc. "If you're new to credit cards or want to help build your credit rating then this could be the card for you", see Foundation Clubcard Credit Card - Credit Cards - Tesco Bank
Sep 20th 2015, 9:19 pm
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Regarding credit cards, I'd look at secured ones, if one's objective is to build a credit rating from scratch, *after* asking one's bank for advice/help.
This site has a useful eligibility calculator, & advice on getting a credit card with no/a bad credit rating.
Credit Cards: Find the best credit card deals - Money Saving Expert
This site has a useful eligibility calculator, & advice on getting a credit card with no/a bad credit rating.
Credit Cards: Find the best credit card deals - Money Saving Expert
