Returning to the UK via Australia after 4yrs - need help

deeflynn

Hi,

Hopefully someone can help me.

I was in the UK for a year in 2011. I have a NI number (I still have my old card) ....... and was employed so my taxes were paid for that year. I did not inform anyone I was leaving just flew straight from the UK to Australia for 4yrs and will return with an Irish + Australian passport.

Do I need a new NI number on my return ? will it be invalid by now ?
Do I need to inform anyone else of my return before starting work ?

I will need to depart with my Australian passport .... is it better to show my Irish on UK arrival as I will be staying and if I arrive as an Australian I don't want to be deported

Thanks

Dr_Bill

- Your NI number will still be valid, it only expires when you expire.
- Nope

You have dual citizenship so you are an Australian & Irish (EU) citizen. While in the UK you would use your Irish Passport as an EU citizen, so no need for a visa and of course you are entitled to work in the EU too.

For more info visit http://www.dfa.ie

deeflynn

Hi Dr Bill

Thank you very much for taking the time to reply.
Great answers and just what I needed.

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