Requested the A1 form to HMRC

Hi Sian Edwards,
HMRC will issue the A1 certificate with the approved stamped signature.
We are in discussions with the Spanish authorities you will need to provide the name and address of the foreign office which is not accepting the A1 certificate already issued.
This would have to be done in writing and not via this forum, as posting personal information of individuals will be a breach of GDPR.
Thank you. 


 

Thanks @hmrc admin 19 for your original reply. My A1 from came within 5 weeks, which was a pleasant surprise given the expectation was 13 weeks. However, I had expected it to arrive with my S1 form. There is a misleading piece of text on this website which says: HMRC will consider whether you qualify for UK funded healthcare, and if you do, HMRC will also issue you with a healthcare entitlement certificate (also known as S1). https://www.gov.uk/guidance/apply-for-a-certificate-or-document-if-self-employed-in-the-eu-eea-or-switzerland-ca3837 This is not the case- you have to apply separately as I found out to my chagrin. Please could you remove this confusing text from the website? I’ve now been waiting 5 weeks for my S1 form and am very much hoping that it will similarly be quicker than the stated expected date (1st May ), but hard to know what’s actually going on.

Hi olliejgooding,
When an application for an A1 is made, in certain circumstances the S1 is also considered.
Without looking at your personal records we are unable to check if the S1 was considered with your A1 application.
The current timescales for online S1 applications is 4 weeks.
Thank you. 

Hi, I applied for an A1 form certificate on the 28th of January 2024 but still haven't received anything. I received a letter only asking me to confirm the date I arrived in the UK, to which I replied in February 2024. Could you please tell me when I will receive it? I need to provide this document to my employer, and it is very difficult to reach someone by phone (I spent 30 minutes waiting and then it hung up). Thank you in advance for your time. Fabia

Hi Fabia Miah,
The timescale for processing your application is 2 weeks if you applied online, or 53 weeks if you sent your application or reply to a query via post. 
Thank you.
 

Hello, Over a month ago, I requested the A1 form. Later on the same day, I was advised that this was not the form I initially needed. On that same day, I contacted gov.uk twice to inform them of this issue, and both times they mentioned that they made a note that this request "should not be forwarded". After a month, I received the A1 form along with confirmation of something I did not want and would not follow through with. As I am currently under a Visa status, will this affect anything? Is there anything else I can do to prove that I still intend to reside and work in the UK and that I had requested not to receive this form? Thank you, 

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Hi, How does a employer send supporting documents (wage slip) for an A1 application for an employee? Thanks Colin

Hi,
Please contact the National Insurance helpline and advise them that you want the A1 certificate to be cancelled.
They will be able to check your records and assist you with any further queries you may have.
The number to call is 0300 200 3500. Lines are open Monday to Friday from 8am to 6pm.
Thank you.
 

Hi Colin,
You can send supporting documents as an attachment to the application.
If you require further assistance on how to do this, please contact the Online Services helpdesk . Lines are open from 8am to 6pm Monday to Friday.
Thank you.

Hi I seem to have miss placed my a1 certificate. How would I go about acquiring a new one? Thanks

Hello, I requested A1 form and I received a letter but nothing else is enclosed. There is no certificate concerning the social security legislation... can some help?

Hi,
Please see the link below
Apply for a certificate confirming you will pay UK National Insurance when working temporarily abroad
Thank you.

Hi lorenzo270481,
Sorry that your certificate was not enclosed with our reply.  
If you call our National Insurance Helpline on 0300 200 3500 (from the UK) or +44 191 203 7010 (from overseas) then they will be able to arrange for a copy to be sent to you.
Thank you.

 

Hi there. I applied for the CA3822 on May 15th 2024. I heard back saying they needed my employer to fill out the CA3821. They did that Mid-September. I filled out another CA3822 as per the governments request. I am not sure why they couldn't correlate the CA3822 from May. All in all, on the tracking page I have one that says complete (May 15th 2024) and one that says (In Progress). Maybe it is because the first one was a portable document request and the second one is in the post? I am currently waiting in Spain to receive it and would greatly appreciate being fast tracked as I need my A1 form ASAP. Murray Drover

Hi,
Online and post applications are currently showing a timescale of 8 weeks from the date they are received.
At present there are a lot of factors to why there maybe a delay in obtaining a A1 certificate, and we are unable to provide anything further on this forum.
Thank you.
 

Hi, I have requested the A1 document on September 18th 2024, I received a letter on October 2nd, but it did not include the attachment! Over the past months, I have been following up with HMRC with very little success and I am still waiting for the certificate. I really need please. This is my submission reference is: J7QY-C1EQ-NP67 I would massively appreciate if someone could help me. Many thanks, Lorenzo

Hi lorenzo270481,
Sorry that your A1 Certificate was not enclosed with our reply.  
If you could call the National Insurance Helpline on 0300 200 3500 (from the UK) or +44 191 203 7010 (from overseas) then they will arrange for a copy to be sent to you.
Thank you.

 

Hello, I requested an A1 certificate on 20th November and I was expecting to have a decision by now considering that at submission I got confirmation this would take 15 working days. Could any HMRC admin please confirm what’s the current timeline for online applications? Or even better, If I could get a detailed update from the National Insurance Helpline? Really appreciate any guidance as I need this certificate urgently for a Spain Nomad Visa application. Thank you!

Hi,
You can find out when you can expect to receive a reply from HMRC here:
Check when you can expect a reply from HMRC
Thank you