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Between worlds Mar 24th 2026 11:19 pm

Using Gov.uk One Login - Proving identity
 
I'm trying to set up a Gov.uk One identity and after getting the message "sorry we cannot verify your identity", I've just spent a few hours of international calls getting bounced from one government department to another.
Can anyone advise if this is a common problem when contacting Gov.uk form overseas? I'm trying to access my National Insurance record and find out if I'm still eligible for class 2 contributions.

old.sparkles Mar 25th 2026 7:48 pm

Re: Using Gov.uk One Login - Proving identity
 
Can't help with the MyGov - set mine up before leaving UK.

But Class 2 contributions end next week, and you will not have time to apply.

MidAtlantic Mar 25th 2026 11:58 pm

Re: Using Gov.uk One Login - Proving identity
 

Originally Posted by old.sparkles (Post 13342853)
Can't help with the MyGov - set mine up before leaving UK.

But Class 2 contributions end next week, and you will not have time to apply.

You still have time to apply on-line here: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/apply-to...en-abroad-cf83

old.sparkles Mar 26th 2026 8:22 am

Re: Using Gov.uk One Login - Proving identity
 

Originally Posted by MidAtlantic (Post 13342877)
You still have time to apply on-line here: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/apply-to...en-abroad-cf83

Thanks for that - looks like if it can be applied for before 5 April this year, it should be good

https://www.gov.uk/guidance/check-th...or-time-abroad

Jakeinaka Mar 26th 2026 12:22 pm

Re: Using Gov.uk One Login - Proving identity
 
What is different between One Login and Government Gateway? I've used the Gateway for years, my email doesn't work for One Login

carlap Apr 2nd 2026 9:17 am

Re: Using Gov.uk One Login - Proving identity
 

Originally Posted by Between worlds (Post 13342786)
I'm trying to set up a Gov.uk One identity and after getting the message "sorry we cannot verify your identity", I've just spent a few hours of international calls getting bounced from one government department to another.
Can anyone advise if this is a common problem when contacting Gov.uk form overseas? I'm trying to access my National Insurance record and find out if I'm still eligible for class 2 contributions.

Have a look on fbook, recently someone posted in Aus and others said Aus passport could be used if that is your issue
Can't recall specifics as I did it some time ago with UK passport. There was an answer/link giving other options


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