After You Pass

Find out what happens once you pass — your result, the pass certificate and your unique reference number — and how it fits into your ILR or citizenship application.

You get your result on the day

You'll receive a pass certificate / reference number

The certificate never expires

You use the reference for ILR or citizenship applications

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