Apply for NI Number using PO Box or Mail Forwarding Address

May I know if it is allowed to apply for an NI number using a PO box or a commercial mail forwarding service address? This is in the case of new immigrants without fixed address (e.g., staying in a hotel).

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Apply for a National Insurance number: How to apply - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)  Thank you .

Hello, My question is relating to the address I provide when applying for an NI number, which the NI letter will be sent to. Can my address be a PO box or a commercial mail forwarding service address? Or does it have to be a physical/home address? Thank you.

Hi
Please refer to the details in the link.
HMRC do not deal with applications but there is contact details for questions on the link provided previously.

Hi jfung.
Yes, it is possible to use a correspondence address in the National Insurance Number (NINO) process if your home address is not safe to receive NINO correspondence.
Thank you.

Thank you for your response Admin 25. May I know if this applies also to Self Assessment and sole trader registration? Can I use a correspondence address instead of residential address?

Hi,
You should provide your residential address, but if you would like HMRC to send post to a different address you can ask for a correspondence address to be used.
Thank you.