Independent study & practice
Know the practical details
Clear preparation guides, checked against GOV.UK. Always follow the official instructions for your own booking and application.
How to book the Life in the UK Test
Use the official GOV.UK booking route, prepare your details and choose a test centre.
Explore →Life in the UK Test cost and retake fees
The official test fee is £50 per attempt. Understand booking costs and what happens if you need another test.
Explore →Life in the UK Test ID: eVisa and documents
Check the official eVisa share-code route and the rules for original identity documents before your test.
Explore →What happens on Life in the UK Test day
Understand the 24-question, 45-minute test, identity checks and the 75% pass threshold.
Explore →Life in the UK Test results and retakes
Keep your unique reference number after passing; rebook and pay again if you need another attempt.
Explore →Who does not need the Life in the UK Test?
GOV.UK exemptions include people under 18, people aged 65 or over, prior passes and qualifying long-term conditions.
Explore →Life in the UK Test for ILR and citizenship
How the test relates to settlement and British citizenship, and why passing is only part of an application.
Explore →Study the official source
The test is based on the official Life in the United Kingdom: A Guide for New Residents, third edition. Buy the latest impression from the official publisher. These practice materials supplement it.