Life in the UK test

Everyone needs to pass the Life in the UK test to apply for citizenship, unless they are exempt.

See: Exemptions

The Life in the UK test does not expire.

Booking your test

There is only one official way to book it and this is via Life in the UK Test: Book the Life in the UK Test - GOV.UK

You need to have proof of identity, such as:

• valid passport
• valid travel document with a photo (you cannot

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Details about authorized test centres can be found here: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/guidance-on-applying-for-uk-visa-approved-english-language-tests

There are a number of websites out there offering to book language tests, these are usually sites that charge you extra to do something you can do yourself. You must book tests EXCLUSIVELY with the AUTHORISED PROVIDERS listed below.

At the time of writing, the language test fee is...

Nationals of certain countries which are regarded as majority English-speaking countries do not need to to satisfy the English language requirement for naturalisation and do not need to show a formal speaking and listening qualification.

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The following countries are regarded as majority English speakers:

• Antigua and Barbuda
• Australia
• The Bahamas
• Barbados
• Belize
• Canada
• Dominica
• Grenada
• Guyana
• Jamaica
• New Zealand
• Republic of Ireland
• St Kitts and Nevis
• St Lucia
• St

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People over the age of 65 are exempt from both the LITUK and language tests. There are also exemptions on health grounds.

If the date of birth provided on the online AN form indicates you are over 65, the questions about the language and Life in the UK requirements will not appear on the form.

It is still a good idea to write a brief note in your cover letter or further information section of the form, to indicate that, as you are over 65, you are...

UK Degrees

You will have met the language requirement if:

• You have an academic qualification which is either a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree or PhD in the UK; or, if awarded outside the UK, is deemed by the National Academic Recognition Information Centre for the UK (UK NARIC) to meet or exceed the recognised standard of a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree or PhD in the UK; and
• You provide the specified evidence to show that they have the qualification and that it was

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Unless you have a recognised qualification, or are exempt on age or health grounds, you will need to sit the language test.

You will have to do this even if you:

• Grew up in the UK
• Got GCSEs/A levels in the UK
• Have lived in the UK for decades
• Have an English language qualification, such as a Cambridge Certificate
• Work as a translator
• Teach English

See if you are exempt:

• Exemptions on age and health grounds
• Degrees and qualifications
• Majority English speaking

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Books

It is recommended that you read the most updated version of the official Life in the UK books.

Please note that only the TSO Shop version of the book (whichever edition is available at the moment) is the real deal.

This is the official site: The Official Shop | Official Life in the UK Learning Zone
The above link is for all 4 books in PDF format. There are various options and books can be purchased separately, in various formats...

If you have misplaced your degree certificate, you can prove you have a degree with the following documents:

• an original and official transcript with your name, the name of the institution, your degree and confirmation of the award; or
• an original and official letter from your university confirming it can’t reissue your certificate or when it will be issued.

The letter must include:

• your name
• your degree
• the date the degree was or will be awarded.