Where can I
take the British Citizenship Test (Life
in the UK Test)?
There are about 90 test centres around the country, some of the are also
learning centres where you can improve your language and computer
skills, you can locate your nearest test centre by clicking on the Find a
Test Centre link in the navigation bar on the left.
How do I book the
British Citizenship Test (Life in the UK Test)?
You will need contact the Test centre during opening hours by telephone
or in person.
When are test centres open?
The opening times for test centre may vary from one site to another, you
can call your local test centre to check their opening times, and when
the tests are run.
How much will the
British Citizenship Test (Life in the UK Test) cost and how do I pay
for it?
The cost for taking the
British Citizenship Test (Life in the UK Test) is £34. The fee will have to
be paid at the before taking the test. Your local test centre can
provide you information on accepted payment methods.
How do I cancel or postpone a test?
If for any reason you test need to be cancelled or delayed you will have
to inform you test centre. At some test centres there may be a charge.
Are there any identification requirements?
Yes, you should check with your local test centre what they require from
you, in general you will need to bring:
A photographic ID
You MUST also bring one of the following forms of ID (All documents must
be valid):
A passport (from your country of origin)
A UK photocard driving licence, full or provisional
One of the following Home Office travel documents:
A Convention Travel Document (CTD),
A Certificate of Identity Document (CID) or a Stateless Person Document
(SPD)
An Immigration Status Document, endorsed with a UK Residence Permit and
bearing a photo of the holder
A passport-sized photograph of yourself. The photograph should be signed
on the back by a professional such as a doctor, minister of religion or
teacher who is known to you. Your test supervisor will also sign your
photograph and return it to you after your test, attached to your pass
notification letter. You need to send both along with your citizenship
application to the Home Office.
You will also be asked for your postcode at the test centre, so you may
wish to bring along something that contains this information, like a
utility bill.
Do test centres cater for disability needs?
Your local test centre can provide the test in a format that meets your
need, you will need to let the test centre know about your needs at the
time of booking the test. Please go through the
Prepare for the test section on
this site.
How do I find out about the facilities test
centres have?
You can call your test centre to enquire with regards the test centre
facilities like parking etc. The
Find
a test centre section will have information on this.
I'm new to computers. Is the
British Citizenship Test (Life in the UK Test)test available in
other formats?
The
British Citizenship Test (Life in the UK Test) is only available on computer, you can visit the
Prepare for the Test section on
this site to get a better understanding on what you need to know.
How do I get help using a computer?
UK online centres aim to provide everyone in England with access to
computers near to where they live, as well as advice on using them. Call
UK online on 0800 77 1234 to find your nearest centre or search for a
centre online. If you live in Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland, most
local libraries offer free or low-cost computer and internet access
