As part of your application to naturalise as a British citizen, if you are between 18 and 65 years old, and you do not have a long-term physical or mental condition confirmed by a doctor, you must demonstrate knowledge of life in the UK.
To meet this requirement, you must successfully complete the Life in the UK test, which must be booked through Gov.UK website, here. It costs £50 and can be taken in one of the 30+ test centres across the UK.
If you have already passed the test as part of your application for indefinite leave to remain (ILR), you are not required to sit it again.
You will have to answer in 45 minutes to 24 multiple choice questions based on the ‘Life in the United Kingdom: A Guide for New Residents’ handbook. There are many version for sale online, but the official handbook can be bought online from here, from the official shop of the Home Office.
The test is computer based and you will find out in the same day if you have passed it or failed it.
If you fail, you may re-sit the test as many times as necessary, until you pass.
If you pass, you will be able to access your results via PSI’s account. PSI is the provider approved by Home Office to administer the test. You will receive an email with your unique reference number and you will need to include it on your application form.
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