Life in the UK Test: British Citizenship and Settlement

Life in the UK Test questions

The test covers many areas of British life and history. To access official practice questions and answers then purchase the Official Practice Questions and Answers Book.

How many questions are in Life in the UK Test?

There are 24 questions in the Life in the UK Test. In order to pass the test, you must get at least 18 questions right (75%).

What is the Life in the UK Test pass mark?

The Life in the UK Test pass mark is 75%, which means that you must get at least 18 questions right on the test to pass it.

How do I prepare for the Life in the UK Test?

To prepare for the Life in the UK Test you can order the Official Study Guide which has been approved by the Home Office. The official study guide contains information and activities to help you to prepare for the test. 

In addition to this study guide, there is also a e-Learning subscription which the Home Office offers which can be used to prepare for the test.

The test consists of questions which have been randomly selected from the official handbook, so it is recommended that you use the tools suggested to help you to prepare.

Where are the Life in the UK Test centres?

There are over 30 Life in the UK test centres located all around the United Kingdom (in London, Wales, the South West, Midlands, North West, Northern Ireland, and Scotland). You will be able to pick which Life in the UK test centre you attend at the point of booking but you must pick one close to where you live.

Life in the UK test centres

There are a range of Life in the UK test centres located all across the United Kingdom. At the time of booking your test you will be shown a list of the five closest test centres to your address, you will then be required to select a test centre.

The table below is a list of the Life in the UK Test centres (all information correct at the date of publishing).

What happens at the Life in the UK test centre?

The Life in the UK test is a computer-based test where you will have 45 minutes to answer 24 multiple choice questions. The questions you will be asked will be on the general topics of British customs, traditions, law, and politics. You must score 18 or above to pass the test.

To be able to sit the test you must bring the same ID in which you used to book the test. In order to confirm your ID, your photo will be taken on the day. It is worth noting that you are not allowed to bring children and family members into the Life in the UK test centre with you, so please ensure that childcare is booked in advance.

You are not allowed to bring electronic devices, notes, or bags into the test room - most test centres will have facilities which you can use to securely store any items you bring with you. 

When you enter the test room you will be guided to a computer which you will use to sit the test. Prior to starting you will be shown some practice test questions which you can answer, these practice test questions give you the opportunity to ‘get used’ to the format. Once you have completed the practice test, you will be told when the official test starts.

After the test, you will be informed of your results. If you pass then you will be given a unique reference number which will allow you to complete your Home Office immigration application. If you fail then you must wait at least a week before taking the test again.

Life in the UK test pass mark

The Life in the UK test pass mark is 75% - therefore, to pass the test you must get at least 18 questions correct. If you do not pass the test, you will not be able to proceed with your immigration application and will be required to take the test again until you do pass it.

What happens if you pass the test?

After you have sat the test you will be guided to a room where you can wait for your results. Once your results are ready you will be notified of whether or not you have passed. 

If you have passed then you will receive a ‘unique reference number’ which you will need to use as part of your British citizenship or Indefinite Leave to Remain application. This number is then used by the Home Office to check that you have met the Life in the UK test requirement.

How can I check my Life in the UK Test result?

To check your Life in the UK Test result you can log in to the Life in the UK test website and click on the ‘results’ tab and your test result will be shown on the screen.

What happens if you fail the test?

If you do not pass the test then you will not be able to proceed with your British citizenship or Indefinite Leave to Remain application. Instead you will be required to retake the test and pass before you can finalise your application - there is no limit on the number of times you can resit the test, however, you must pay the £50 fee every time.. 

Please note that if you do not pass the test you must wait at least seven days before resitting.

Does the Life in the UK Test expire?

No, the Life in the UK Test does not expire. Therefore, once you pass the Life in the UK Test you won't be required to sit it again as the results can be used for any future immigration applications.

Is there a Life in the UK Test contact email?

There are multiple Life in the UK Test contact email addresses. Please use the email address which is most relevant to your query:

• If you do not have a document which is an accepted form of ID, email [email protected] 

• If you have a previous gender which either you do not want the test centre staff to see, or if you do not want it to show on your test result, email [email protected] 

• If you have an enquiry related to a Life in the UK Test refund, email [email protected] 

• If you wish to make a complaint, email [email protected] 

How can Paragon Law help?

If you need to speak to an immigration advisor in relation to the Life in the UK Test or another matters relating to a UK visa then get in touch with us today. Please note that we do not offer revision services for the Life in the UK Test, rather we can only give practical advice about booking the test and making a settlement of British Citizenship application.