Guides

Guides

Short guides to the test, written in plain English.

• How to pass the Life in the UK test

  The Life in the UK test has 24 questions and you need 18 right. See what it covers, how to study the handbook and how to practise with mock tests.

• Who has to take the Life in the UK test, and who is exempt?

  Who must take the Life in the UK test for settlement or citizenship, who is exempt, and how to claim an exemption for a long-term condition.

• How do you book the Life in the UK test, and what does it cost?

  Book the Life in the UK test online only. See the fee, the paid extras, how far ahead to book, how to pick a centre and how refunds work.

• What do you need to bring to the Life in the UK test?

  Bring the original ID you booked with. See which ID is accepted, what you cannot take into the room and when to arrive for the Life in the UK test.

• The five chapters of the Life in the UK handbook, and how to study each one

  The Life in the UK handbook has five chapters. See what each one covers, how long it is and how to study it for the test.

• Can you learn the history chapter of the Life in the UK handbook in a weekend?

  A weekend plan for chapter 3 of the Life in the UK handbook: how long it is, what to cover in each block and how to test yourself.

• What do you need to know about government and law for the Life in the UK test?

  Parliament, the Commons and the Lords, devolution, criminal and civil law, the courts and your rights: chapter 5 of the Life in the UK handbook explained.

• Which dates and numbers should you learn for the Life in the UK test?

  Dates and numbers people mix up for the Life in the UK test: key years, ages and legal limits, jury sizes and the numbers of the test itself.

• What if you fail the Life in the UK test? How retakes work

  You can retake the Life in the UK test as often as you need. See the cost, the waiting time and a calm plan for the next attempt.

• What happens after you pass the Life in the UK test?

  After you pass the Life in the UK test you get a unique reference number by email. See what it is for and what your application needs next.