Who takes the test
Most adults who apply to settle in the UK or to become a British citizen must pass the Life in the UK test. It checks what you know about British life, history, government and law. You do not need to take it if you are under 18 or 65 or over, or if a long-term physical or mental condition stops you. CitizenPass is an independent study aid and is not connected with the Home Office or the test provider.
Booking the test
You book the test online, at least three days before the date you want. It costs £50. You need an email address, a debit or credit card and an accepted form of ID. The name you book with must match your ID exactly. You choose one of more than 30 test centres around the UK.
On the day
Bring the same original ID you used to book. A copy or screenshot is not accepted. Staff will take your photo to check who you are. If you bring the wrong ID, you cannot sit the test and you do not get your money back. Children and family members cannot come with you to the centre. The test is on a computer: 24 questions in 45 minutes.
Questions and the pass mark
You need 75% or more to pass, which means at least 18 correct answers out of 24. Questions come in four forms: choose one answer from four, decide whether a statement is true or false, choose the correct one of two statements, or choose two correct answers from four. You have about two minutes for each question, so there is no need to rush.
After the test
If you pass, you get a unique reference number. You put it on your settlement or citizenship application, and the Home Office uses it to check your result. If you do not pass, you can book again as many times as you need, but you pay the fee each time.