Life in the UK Test

Free practice questions and study materials for the Life in the UK test; based on book 'Life in the United Kingdom – A Guide for New Residents'.

Applications made for British Nationality and Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR – settlement) should be accompanied with the evidence of knowledge of language and life in the UK (KoLL) unless exempt. Applicants will be required to: pass the Life in the UK test; and to have a speaking and listening qualification in English at B1 CEFR or higher, or its equivalent (for applications made on or after 28 October 2013) Although every effort is made to ensure the accuracy of information, mistakes can occur and therefore no guarantees are given. In the event of any issues, please let us know and we will act accordingly. Having problems? Please contact us. Get it on Google Play

Practice tests

You will have 24 random questions from our 350+ question database and you will be given 45 minutes to complete the test. Questions are not from the real test but they are close enough to test yourself.

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Study materials

Study materials are based on third edition (2013) of the official book 'Life in the United Kingdom: A Guide for New Residents’ and reproduced with the permission of Office of Public Sector Information.

Chapter 1 : The values and principles of the UK
Chapter 2 : What is the UK
Chapter 3 : A long and illustrious history
Chapter 4 : A modern, thriving story
Chapter 5 : The UK government, the law and your role

UK Visas and Immigration

Guidance: Changes to the commercial partner visa application services 17/09/2024
Details of which visa application centres will change commercial partner and how it affects your visa application.
Guidance: EU asylum, migration and integration fund activities 16/09/2024
A list of activities funded in the UK by the European Union asylum, migration and integration fund (AMIF) up to December 2023.
Guidance: Register of licensed sponsors: workers 16/09/2024
List of organisations licensed to sponsor workers on the Worker and Temporary Worker immigration routes.
Guidance: Register of licensed sponsors: students 16/09/2024
List of institutions licensed to sponsor migrant students under the Student and Child Student routes.
Guidance: Using your UK Visas and Immigration account 16/09/2024
Information on using your UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) account to prove your rights in the UK and keep your details up to date.
Guidance: Immigration Rules archive: 6 June 2024 to 9 September 2024 13/09/2024
Immigration Rules archive for 6 June 2024 to 9 September 2024.
Guidance: Immigration Rules archive: 16 May 2024 to 5 June 2024 13/09/2024
Immigration Rules archive for 16 May 2024 to 5 June 2024.
Guidance: Immigration Health Surcharge: caseworker guidance 12/09/2024
Immigration staff guidance on the Immigration Health Surcharge (IHS).
Transparency data: Ukraine Visa Schemes: visa data 12/09/2024
Latest operational data on applications to come to or stay in the UK under the Ukraine Visa Schemes and Ukraine Extension Scheme.
Guidance: Passenger documents: help for carriers to reduce charges 11/09/2024
How the Risk and Liaison Overseas Network can help air, sea and rail carriers to detect inadequate passenger documents and reduce charges.
How to sign in to continue your visa application 11/09/2024
How to log in to your UK visa application (or account) to complete and submit your application form.
Guidance: Applications for a fee waiver: caseworker guidance 11/09/2024
Immigration staff guidance on processing applications for a fee waiver.
Guidance: Iraq: country policy and information notes 11/09/2024
Guidance used by UK Visas and Immigration to make decisions in asylum and human rights applications.
Guidance: EU Settlement Scheme: caseworker guidance 10/09/2024
Immigration staff guidance on applications under the EU Settlement Scheme.
Guidance: Visit the UK if you're a national of Jordan 10/09/2024
Nationals of Jordan can no longer get an electronic travel authorisation (ETA). Check what you need to do to visit the UK.
Guidance: Apply for an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) 10/09/2024
Information on who can get an ETA and how to apply before coming to the UK.
Guidance: Check when you can get an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) 10/09/2024
List of nationalities that will soon be able to apply for an ETA.
Policy paper: Statement of changes to the Immigration Rules: HC 217, 10 September 2024 10/09/2024
Statement of changes to the Immigration Rules published on 10 September 2024.
Guidance: UK visa requirements: list for carriers 10/09/2024
Information for international carriers about visa requirements for passengers travelling to the UK.
News story: UK to expand digital travel to more visitors 10/09/2024
By April 2025, all visitors who do not need a visa will need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) to travel to the UK.