Is NIF required for dependent GV applicants?

[cj807 (Chris J)]

Indeed:

Spouse's Golden Visa: Do they need a NIF?

Hi, I sent in my application for the Golden Visa a while ago, but I just got married and we are submitting an application for my spouse. The lawyer is saying that my spouse doesn’t need an NIF, but I just wanted to double check here that that’s correct, as I’ve seen in a few other places that both spouses need an NIF. Thanks in advance!!