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L
#1
Hi
If I move to Scotland with my partner & kids & my partner has a job, are we entitled to GP visits as spouse/dependants or should we all register for national insurance numbers?
Thanks for any advice
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karen
#2
Hello LadyLump.

Welcome to Expat.com :)

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Karen :)

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Superbuddha
#3
All question related to the British National Insurance are answered on the official site of Her Majesty's Revenue and Customs: http://www.hmrc.gov.uk/ni/intro/basics.htm
L
#4
Guys thank you for your help. Superbuddha, I'll have a look at that website.
Thanks again 😊
L
#5
Couldn't really get a definitive answer - anybody got any other answers please? 😊
Superbuddha
#6
I'm pretty sure you should apply for a NI number.
You'll find additional information here http://www.adviceguide.org.uk/scotland/ … nefits.htm

alternatively contact British government services by phone:
http://search2.hmrc.gov.uk/kb5/hmrc/con … ybg-pFAYcQ
or by email:
https://www.gov.uk/feedback/contact

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L
#7
Many thanks superbuddha, much appreciated :-)

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