Life in the UK test guides
Everything you need to know before you book and sit the test, written in plain English. Every guide links to the official GOV.UK pages it is based on. We are an independent study site – always check GOV.UK for the latest rules.
What is the Life in the UK test?
The Life in the UK test explained – 24 questions in 45 minutes, a 75% pass mark and a £50 fee. Who needs it, what it covers and how to prepare.
How to book the test
How to book the Life in the UK test on GOV.UK – what you need, accepted ID including eVisa share codes, the £50 fee, and the rules for cancelling and refunds.
Pass mark and results
The Life in the UK test pass mark is 75% – 18 correct answers out of 24. What your unique reference number is for, and what to do if you fail.
Test day – what to expect
What happens on the day of your Life in the UK test – the ID you must bring, your photo, the 45 minutes for 24 questions and what you cannot bring into the centre.
How to pass the test
A practical study plan for the Life in the UK test – how to read the handbook, use practice questions and mock tests, and fix your weak areas before test day.
Who is exempt
You do not need the Life in the UK test if you are under 18, aged 65 or over, have passed it before or have a long-term condition. The exemptions from GOV.UK.
Test for ILR and citizenship
When you need the Life in the UK test for indefinite leave to remain (settlement) and for British citizenship, and how one pass covers both applications.
Study in your language
The Life in the UK test is normally in English, but you can study in Urdu, Hindi, Arabic, Polish, Turkish and 8 more languages first. How to prepare in your language.
The handbook chapters
A guide to the five chapters of Life in the United Kingdom - A Guide for New Residents – what each covers, what to focus on and how to study them for the test.
Practise on your phone
Citizenship Prep has 1,270+ practice questions, 40 practice tests,13 mock tests that work like the real exam and the complete study handbook. Premium translates every question and the whole handbook into 13 languages.
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