Life in the UK Test
Book the Life in the UK Test
This is the only official government service for booking the Life in the UK Test. You need to take the test as part of your application for British citizenship or settlement in the UK.
You must book your Life in the UK Test online at least 3 days in advance. It costs £50.
There are over 30 test centres in the UK. You can choose where to take your test when you book.
Prepare for the test
You’ll only be tested on information from the official Guide for New Residents. You should study it to prepare for the test.
The Guide for New Residents is available as a book, an eBook or in audio formats. You can also get a Life in the UK test e-learning subscription or download the official Life in the UK test practice app.
Buy online from the official Life in the UK Test shop.
You’ll have 45 minutes to answer 24 questions about British traditions and customs.
Book the test
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, you should use a share code to book the test. You’ll need to sign in to your 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
You must use ID with a photo that looks like you.
If you do not have any of these documents, email the Home Office for help.
Nationality enquiries
nationalityenquiries@homeoffice.gov.uk
If you have changed gender (including a different name)
Email the Home Office if you do not want test centre staff to see your previous gender or for it to show on your test result.
Email before booking the test.
Sensitive bookings
sensitivebookings@homeoffice.gov.uk
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.
Get help
Contact the Life in the UK Test Helpline if you need help with your booking.
Life in the UK Test Helpline
support@lituk.psionline.com
Telephone: 0800 015 4245
Monday to Friday, 8am to 8pm
Find out about call charges
When you do not need to take the test
You do not need to take the test if you:
- are under 18
- are 65 or over
- have passed it before - for example, if you’re applying to become a citizen and already passed it as part of your settlement application
- have a long-term physical or mental condition - you must provide either an exemption form or a letter from a doctor confirming your physical or mental condition