How to Book the Life in the UK Test (2026)
Book through GOV.UK for £50 at least 3 days ahead. Check ID, changing your appointment, cancellation terms and how to keep your result reference.
Read guideLife in the UK test guides
Short, plain answers to the questions people ask before they book: what the pass mark is, how much the test costs, who is exempt, what happens after a fail, and whether anything is changing in 2026. Every guide sticks to the official rules and says when something is only a proposal.
Booking and eligibility
Life in the UK Test Exemptions: Age and Medical Evidence
Check age, previous-pass and medical exemptions, the evidence required and the difference between exemption and test adjustments.
Read guideLife in the UK Test: ILR vs Citizenship
Already passed for ILR? Check how to keep your reference for citizenship, what GOV.UK says about expiry and what to do about a lost old letter.
Read guidePassing strategy
Life in the UK Test: Pass Mark & Question Count 2026
You need 18 of 24 correct (75%) in 45 minutes, so you can get 6 wrong. How scoring works, what a pass gives you, and what to do if you fail.
Read guideHow to Pass the Life in the UK Test First Time
Prepare for 24 questions in 45 minutes: a flexible handbook study plan, timed practice and a test-day checklist. No method guarantees a pass.
Read guideIs the Life in the UK Test Hard?
What makes the Life in the UK Test feel hard? Understand the 18-of-24 target, revise the handbook and use practice to find your own gaps.
Read guideLife in the UK Test: Official Handbook vs App
Official handbook, free web practice or a study app? What GOV.UK points to, how each helps, and a simple plan so you don't overpay.
Read guideChanges and consequences
Failed the Life in the UK Test? Retakes and Next Steps
Failed the Life in the UK Test? You can rebook as many times as you need (£50 each). What to check on GOV.UK, how to fix weak topics and what ID to bring.
Read guideLife in the UK Test 2026 Changes: What Is Confirmed
No new test announced yet: still 24 questions, 45 minutes, 18 to pass. What GOV.UK confirms, what's only proposed, and what to study. Checked 7 Nov 2026.
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Life in the UK Test results: your reference number and what to keep
Keep your Life in the UK Test URN: email timing, account access, older letters, lost-letter advice and what GOV.UK says about expiry.
Read guideCan you change or cancel your Life in the UK Test booking?
Cancel at least 3 days (72 hours) before for a £50 refund to your booking card. How to cancel, change dates and request a refund if your centre cancels.
Read guideReady to check your score against the pass mark?
The app has 10 chapters, 66 lessons, 550 practice questions and 22 timed mock tests, all offline. The first four chapters and two mock tests are free.
