Thousands of exam-style questions with clear explanations
- Three ways to practise: Mock exam, Smart practice, or a Custom set
- Custom sets come in 3, 10 or 24 questions, timed or untimed
- Topic-scoped practice — test what you have just studied
The score you need, how the test works, and how to know you are ready
- Pass mark: 75%, which means at least 18 correct answers out of 24
- 17 out of 24 is a fail; there is no partial credit
- 24 multiple-choice questions in 45 minutes
The official GOV.UK route, what you need, and how changes and refunds work
- Book only through gov.uk/life-in-the-uk-test; the test costs £50
- You need an email address, a debit or credit card, and accepted ID or an eVisa share code
- Book at least 3 days ahead; paid short-notice slots are optional extras
The official test fee, optional extras, refunds, and 2026 Home Office fees
- Life in the UK test: £50 per attempt, paid by card when you book on GOV.UK
- Refund only if you cancel at least 3 days (72 hours) before the test
- Optional extras: £25 short notice or Sunday, £30 within 24 hours
LITUK is a free study guide, not the booking service. Here is the official route to your Life in the UK account.
- LITUK is a free study guide, not the official booking service
- Book, sign in, change or cancel only via gov.uk/life-in-the-uk-test
- The standard test costs £50, paid by debit or credit card
Two separate requirements — here's the difference
- Life in the UK = knowledge test (history, values, government)
- B1 English = language test (speaking and listening at intermediate level)
- Your immigration or citizenship route determines which evidence you need
Day-by-day schedule with links to every resource you need
- 14-day plan, 30–45 minutes per day
- Week 1: Study all 4 units, take first mock exam
- Week 2: Target weak areas, drill tricky topics, take two more mocks
A practical way to choose a one-, two-, or four-week plan
- There is no official required study period
- Two to four weeks is a sensible starting plan for a new learner
- Intensive: 1 week at 2–3 hours per day
Hardest topics, common traps, and how to prepare effectively
- Pass mark: 75% — you need at least 18 out of 24 correct
- Hardest topics: history dates, government structure, confusable facts
- The test draws from a wide handbook, but only asks 24 questions
Who doesn't need to take the test — age, medical, and other exemptions
- Under 18: automatically exempt — no application needed
- Aged 65 or over: mandatory waiver — cannot be required to take the test
- Medical exemption: long-term physical or mental condition
Everything you need to know about the test for settlement
- ILR = Indefinite Leave to Remain = the right to live permanently in the UK
- There is no separate ILR test — the Life in the UK test is the same for ILR and citizenship
- Many routes need 5 years’ residence, but route rules differ
What happens after you finish, where to check your result, and what to do next
- Staff tell you your result at the test centre on the day
- An email with your unique reference number should arrive within 10 minutes
- Every result is listed in the results tab of your Life in the UK account
What the URN is, where to find it, and how to use it in your application
- Every Life in the UK test you take gets its own unique reference number
- It is emailed after the test and shown in your Life in the UK account
- Since 17 December 2019 it looks like HOM/010114/123456/123456789
A calm walkthrough from arrival to result
- Arrive at the time in your booking email: at least 30 minutes before, unless told otherwise
- Bring the same original ID used to book, or follow your eVisa instructions
- Your ID and signature are checked, your photo is taken, and you are searched
All bank holidays across England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland
- England and Wales: 8 bank holidays in 2026
- Scotland: adds 2 January and St Andrew’s Day (30 November); no Easter Monday
- Northern Ireland: adds St Patrick’s Day (17 March) and Battle of the Boyne (12/13 July)
Four patron saints, four nations, four dates
- St David — Wales — 1 March
- St Patrick — Northern Ireland — 17 March
- St George — England — 23 April
Everything you need to know about retaking the test
- You find out on the day: staff tell you, and the result is emailed
- GOV.UK says you can rebook as many times as you need
- Each retake costs £50 (no refund for failure)
The ID you need, eVisa rules, and what stays in the locker
- Bring the same original photo ID you used to book
- Booked with an eVisa share code? No other ID needed, but bring something showing your signature
- No photocopies, printouts, screenshots or photos of ID