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When applying for settlement or British citizenship, an essential requirement is to clear the Life in the UK test. This test is essential to help you know the country you are moving to stay in and get familiar with places and history. While it may seem that one could quickly pass it, one should not take the Life in the UK test casually. Here’s everything you need to know to make sure you are thoroughly prepared for the test.
Book the test
The official UK government website (https://www.gov.uk/life-in-the-uk-test) is authorised to book for Life in the UK test as a mandatory part of your visa application for British citizenship or settlement. The test is online via computer-based setup in multiple-choice questions format. There are approximately 30 centres in the UK where this test can take place. It would be best if you had the following to book a test:
You can show the following IDs
One must note that the name on your ID must match the name in the test booklet; otherwise, you will not be permitted to sit for the test.
Proof of the postcode
The proof of the postcode must be an original document and should not be older than 3 months.
The cost of this test
The cost of Life in the UK test is £50. The test must be booked at least 3 days beforehand via the official UK government website.
Who can apply for the Life in the UK test?
Any foreign national seeking British citizenship or settlement in the UK and is above 18 but below 65 can easily sit for Life in the UK test.
Restrictions for this test
You cannot take the Life in the UK test, if:
Preparation for the test
There are 24 multiple choice questions that you need to answer. To pass the test you must secure 75% or more, which means at least 18 out of 24 multiple choice questions must be correctly answered.
The question asked based on the official handbook to pass the Life in the UK test. One must prepare well to pass the exam.
What happens in the test
There are 45 minutes given to complete 24 multiple-choice questions.
One should not bring any children or dependant to the test centre.
One must take the same ID to the test centre with which one has made the booking.
Your photo will be taken at the test centre also to confirm your ID. It may be noted, refusing to have your photo taken could lead to your test suspension with no refunds.
Passing the Life in the UK test
You must secure at least 75% to pass the Life in the UK test.
Once you pass the test, You will get a ‘unique reference number’. With this number, you can complete your citizenship or settlement application. The Home Office will refer it to see that you have passed.
If you have taken the test before 17 December 2019, you must have received a letter with a ‘test reference ID’ instead of a unique reference number.
If your letter gets lost or misplaced, you must send a letter explaining that you have lost it with your British citizenship or settlement application.
In case you fail the test
You must wait for 7 days before applying for the test again. The test can be taken as many times as you need to. Each time one needs to make a fresh booking and pay for the test.
How to make cancellations and seek a refund
Steps to cancel the Life in the UK test
Seeking refund
Making a complaint
If you wish to make a complaint regarding the Life in the UK test for some reason, then one must make a complaint within 3 months of the test date.
The complaint is addressed to PSI at complaints@lituk.psionline.com
It generally takes up to 10 working days to get a response.
Monday - Friday
9:00 am - 17:00 PM
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