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Welcome to Life in the UK test

This page will explain in greater detail the Life in the UK test requirement, how to study, where to take mock-up tests and how to book the test.

Then the ceremony and apply for British passport.
Welcome to English Guidance

This page will explain in greater detail the English requirement levels, types of visas that need English and English routes to becoming British.

English evidence must come from certain approved sources.
Welcome to English Guidance

This page will explain in greater detail the English requirement levels, types of visas that need English and English routes to becoming British. English evidence must come from certain approved sources.

English Guidance

English Guidance

Life in the UK test


Passing Life in the UK test is mandatory unless exempt when applying to settle and naturalise in the UK.


You only need to take the Life in the UK test if you are applying to settle or naturalise in the UK.

This test Once you pass this test, you never have to take the test again. To book the life in the UK test click here.


You must book your Life in the UK Test online at least 3 days in advance of your test. At present this test will cost you £50.

There are over 30 test centres across the UK. You can choose where to take your test when you book.


The test

You will have 45 minutes to answer 24 questions about British traditions and customs.


You need all of the following to book a test:

  • email address
  • debit or credit card
  • an accepted form of ID


The name you give on your test booking must be an exact match with the name on the ID you use to book the test.

Accepted forms of ID


If you have an eVisa (a digital record of your identity and immigration status), you should use a share code to book the test. You will need to sign in to your UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) account to view your eVisa and get a share code.


If you do not have an eVisa (or cannot access it), you can use one of the following forms of ID to book the test:

  • valid passport
  • valid ID card from the EU, Switzerland, Iceland, Liechtenstein or Norway
  • valid travel document with a photo (you cannot use an emergency travel document)
  • biometric residence permit (BRP) or biometric residence card (BRC) - your test must be no later than 18 months after the expiry date printed on the card


Note: You must use ID with a photo that looks like you.



If you have a disability


You can make special requests when you book your test, for example if you have a disability and need extra equipment or help accessing the centre.



Getting prepared


Check out below on how to obtain the material to study for the test and how to take a mock-up test. If you feel you need more help and support, you can purchase the official life in the UK test e-Learning or simply purchase the book or audio to study.

  • Life in the UK Test

    Purchase the book/audio to help you prepare and take the test.

    Learn more >>

  • Apply for subscription

    This is the official site to learn and pass the test

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  • Provider 1 - Free UK mock-up test

    https://lifeintheuktests.co.uk/


    Note: It is your responsibility to ensure this provider questions are current to the test.

    Learn more >>

  • Provider 2 - Free UK mock-up test

    https://lifeintheuktests.co.uk/life-in-the-uk-test/


    Note: It is your responsibility to ensure this provider questions are current to the test.

    Learn more >>

Passing English is mandatory for most visa applications unless you are deemed as exempt.


The majority of visa applications will require evidence of English which can be an Academic qualification or English test certificate unless you are a holder of a passport approved as an English-speaking country. If you are a national of one of these countries, you meet the English requirements:


Antigua, Australia, Barbuda, The Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Canada, Dominica, Grenada, Guyana, Jamaica, New Zealand, St Kitts and Nevis, St Lucia, St Vincent and the Grenadines, Trinidad and Tobago and the USA.


If your passport is not on the above list, you must provide either:


Either a UK qualification at Academic level. Click here to learn more about the English rules.


If you have an overseas degree taught 100% in English, you will need a ECCTIS report and a letter from the training institute confirming that your degree was 100% taught in English. If you need to pass an English test, these are your only options:



Note: English test results are based on A1, A2, B1 and B2.


Below table explains what level of English you will need to enter or remain in the UK:

Visa Types Leave to Enter Leave to Remain Settlement Naturalisation
Charity Worker N/A N/A X X
Creative Worker N/A N/A X X
Graduate Trainee N/A X X X
Health & Care Worker B1 B1 B1 B1
Innovator Founder B2 B2 B1 B1
International Sportsperson A1 A1 B1 B1
Minister of Religion B2 B2 B1 B1
Religious Worker N/A N/A X X
Representative of an Overseas Business A1 A1 B1 B1
Scale-up Worker B1 B1 B1 B1
Secondment Worker N/A N/A X X
Senior or Specialist Worker B1 B1 B1 B1
Skilled Worker B1 B1 B1 B1
UK Expansion Worker N/A N/A B1 B1
UK Ancestry N/A N/A X X
Visit visa (Standard) N/A N/A X X
Visit visa (Medical) N/A N/A X X
Youth Mobility Scheme N/A N/A X X

Above list of visa types are the most common ones but if your visa is not on the list, feel free to contact us for guidance.



N/A = English not required.

X = Not permitted to apply.

Passing English is mandatory for most visa applications unless you are deemed as exempt.


The majority of visa applications will require evidence of English which can be an Academic qualification or English test certificate unless you are a holder of a passport approved as an English-speaking country. If you are a national of one of these countries, you meet the English requirements:


Antigua, Australia, Barbuda, The Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Canada, Dominica, Grenada, Guyana, Jamaica, New Zealand, St Kitts and Nevis, St Lucia, St Vincent and the Grenadines, Trinidad and Tobago and the USA.


If your passport is not on the above list, you must provide either:


Either a UK qualification at Academic level. Click here to learn more about the English rules.


If you have an overseas degree taught 100% in English, you will need a ECCTIS report and a letter from the training institute confirming that your degree was 100% taught in English. If you need to pass an English test, these are your only options:



Note: English test results are based on A1, A2, B1 and B2.


Below table explains what level of English you will need to enter or remain in the UK:

Visa Types Leave to Enter Leave to Remain Settlement Naturalisation
Charity Worker N/A N/A X X
Creative Worker N/A N/A X X
Graduate Trainee N/A X X X
Health & Care Worker B1 B1 B1 B1
Innovator Founder B2 B2 B1 B1
International Sportsperson A1 A1 B1 B1
Minister of Religion B2 B2 B1 B1
Religious Worker N/A N/A X X
Representative of an Overseas Business A1 A1 B1 B1
Scale-up Worker B1 B1 B1 B1
Secondment Worker N/A N/A X X
Senior or Specialist Worker B1 B1 B1 B1
Skilled Worker B1 B1 B1 B1
UK Expansion Worker N/A N/A B1 B1
UK Ancestry N/A N/A X X
Visit visa (Standard) N/A N/A X X
Visit visa (Medical) N/A N/A X X
Youth Mobility Scheme N/A N/A X X

Above list of visa types are the most common ones but if your visa is not on the list, feel free to contact us for guidance.


N/A = English not required.

X = Not permitted to apply.