As soon as you leave school you should register with the National Insurance Office.
Here’s how:
- Visit the Registration Section of the Office on Culloden Road
- Fill out the relevant form
- Make sure you bring the necessary identification – passport, Barbados ID card, Original Birth Certificate
Once you’ve registered you’ll receive a National Insurance Registration Card with your National Insurance number on it within a few weeks.
Tips:
- Keep your card in a safe place
- If you lose your card ask the National Insurance Office for a new one right away
- You don’t need to re-register if you change jobs, just let your new employer know that you already have a National Insurance number
- Your number remains the same even if you change jobs several times
