How to get Nigeria’s NIN (National Identity Number) in UK, the locations and procedure

Locations

24UKLeiceter7825896049Peepul’s Centre, Leicester, Orchardson Avenue, Leicester, L E4 6DP.
25UKLondon777652396866 Wilson Street, London, EC2A2BT.
26USHouston281-857-60862425 W Loop S Suite 340, Houston, TX 77027.
27UKEdinburgh 1 Rennie’s Isle, Leith, Edinburgh, EH6 6QT
28ukManchester 50 Devonshire Street North, Manchester, M12 6JH

Procedure

Step 1

Fill up the pre-enrolment form online, download and print Pre Enrolment Slip

  • Fill the NIMC Pre Enrolment online form by visiting Pre Enrolment Portal
  • All the mandatory fields need to be completely filled with correct information.
  • Download and print your Pre Enrolment Slip (Preview)

Step 2

Submit Your Application

  • Walk into the nearest NIMC Registration Centre with any one of the following Original and Validsupporting documents.
  • At Enrolment Center you will be directed to a counter where our Enrolment Officer will verify the presence and compliance of all details of your application.
  • If your application is in order, Enrolment officer will guide you to proceed with the capture of biometrics (ten finger prints and facial image) and you will collect the Transaction ID Slip as an evidence of the transaction.
  • EDMONTON ENROLMENT CENTRE-Follow the link given below to book an appointment at Edmonton VFS Centre:
    Please click here to book an appointment-Link

Note :

  • Applicants who cannot read nor write should be accompanied by a literate individual who can do the form filling for him/her.
  • Minor applicants should be accompanied by parents / guardians can do the form filling for them.
  • Minor applicants should only bring original and valid birth certificate and NIN slip of one of the Nigerian Parent / Guardian.

Step 3

NIN issuance

  • The normal time frame for issuance of National Identification Number (NIN) Slip is 2 to 3 working days from the time the biometric details are captured at enrolment centers.
  • The issuance of NIN may take longer in certain cases due to validation of details at NIMC. VFS has no role to play to expedite for such cases.
  • The Transaction ID Slip is required to be stored carefully by applicant as it is required to be presented at the time of collection of NIN Slip indicating completion of enrolment