How does the Life in the UK Test work?
The Life in the UK Test is 24 multiple-choice questions from the official handbook, you get 45 minutes and need 75% (18 of 24) to pass. It costs £50 and is taken at an ap...
What you need to know
The Life in the UK Test is 24 multiple-choice questions from the official handbook, you get 45 minutes and need 75% (18 of 24) to pass. It costs £50 and is taken at an approved test centre — your pass certificate doesn't expire and is needed for settlement or citizenship applications.
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What to do, step by step
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Study the official Guide for New Residents — the test draws entirely from it.
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Practise free with UKRoute's exam-style questions and Question of the Day.
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Book your test on GOV.UK and arrive with the ID you booked with.
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Your result is given on the day; a pass earns a certificate that doesn't expire.
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