Life in the UK Test Study Checklist

There are a lot of things that you need to remember to do for the Life in the UK Test. Make sure that you avoid problems and get organised by completing this checklist.

Test appointment booked

Book your test by visiting the Life in the UK Test booking site. You must book your test online, but if you have any questions you can call the Life in the UK Test Helpline on 0800 015 4245. There are over 30 test centres across the UK. The booking system will automatically direct you to your closest test centres.
You must book your test at least 24 hours in advance, but you may have to wait longer when booking at test centres in busy areas.
Make sure you note your test date and time and plan your studies around this deadline.

Finish reading the study materials

You may be tested on any of the material covered in chapters 2-6 of our Study Guide series. You will almost certainly be tested on specific facts and numbers, so you must be sure you know these.

Chapter 2 – The Values and Principles of the UK
Chapter 3 – What is the UK?
Chapter 4 – A Long and Illustrious History
Chapter 5 – A Modern, Thriving Society
Chapter 6 – The UK Government, the Law and Your Role

Complete practice tests

There are practice tests in the books, Life in the UK Test: Practice Questions and Life in the UK Test: Study Guide. Both are available from our shop.

Complete online practice tests

Online practice tests are available from this site. Don’t forget, you get a free subscription with every copy of one of our study guides.

Check the latest news, tips and advice in our About the Test section

Arrange valid photographic ID and supporting documents

The staff at test centres regularly turn people away because of problems with their registered photographic identification and personal information. Make sure you read our guidance on registering your ID.

The preferred method for identifying yourself is an eVisa share code. If you do not have an eVisa share code you can instead use:

a Biometric Residence Permit or Biometric Residence Card – these can be used for 18 months after they have expired
your Passport – this must be in date
a European Union, European Economic Area or Switzerland Identity Card – this must be in date
a Travel document – this must be in date

Test centre location and travel route confirmed

Make sure you note your test centre address and phone number and have planned your travel arrangements for getting to the test centre.