Yes. You cannot claim a tax rebate without a valid national insurance number. If you worked in the UK without a NI number and paid UK income tax, you need to apply for a NI number from the Department for Works & Pensions (DWP) before your claim for a tax rebate can even be considered by HMRC.
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