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24-question practice tests in a 45-minute format.
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Practice the Life in the UK test with confidence
Study exam-style questions, full practice sets, and key test-day guidance in one place. Build strong revision habits and prepare with confidence for your first attempt.
24 questions45-minute formatPass mark 18 out of 24
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Check each answer and review written explanations where available.
Focused revision
Track progress and revisit weaker topics before test day.
Official format practiceStart with a full mock
24Questions
45mTimed format
18+Target score
Practice tests, answer feedback, and focused revision in one place.
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About ILR
What is ILR in the UK?
Indefinite Leave to Remain allows eligible people to live and work in the UK permanently. For many routes, passing the Life in the UK test is an important step.
How this website helps you prepare
- Choose from previous year exams and practice sets.
- Take full mock tests in an exam-style format.
- Review explanations and improve weak areas.
- Track your score and revise with confidence.
Study Guide
How to prepare for the Life in the UK test step by step
Start with untimed practice so you can learn the pattern of the questions, then move to timed papers once you are regularly scoring above the pass mark. Mix broad revision with focused retakes of papers that expose weaker areas.
A steady routine usually works better than cramming. Short daily sessions, careful answer review, and regular full-paper attempts will help you build recall and pacing for the official 45-minute test.
A simple revision routine
- Take one paper without rushing so you can understand the question style.
- Review the answers and explanations to spot patterns in your mistakes.
- Retake another paper under timed conditions to build stamina and pacing.
- Keep revisiting weaker topics until you are consistently passing.
Official FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about booking, preparing, and sitting the Life in the UK test.
Booking Your Test
How soon can I take my test?
Tests can be scheduled as early as 24 hours after booking, typically within a month. You won't have to wait more than two months.
Can I change the test time and date?
Yes. Changes are free up to 72 hours before the test. Within 72 hours, you must cancel and rebook, paying the fee again.
Can I sit the test outside the UK?
Only one overseas centre exists, reserved for British Armed Forces members and their dependents.
Can I take the test if I am under 18?
Those under 18 are not usually required to take it. If they do, parental or guardian consent is required.
Why must my registration information be exact?
All details must match your ID document precisely to confirm your identity as the test taker.
How should I register my nationality?
Use the nationality listed on your official government ID or the biographical page of your passport.
Can I register using an eVisa?
Yes, using a share code beginning with "S". Codes starting with R or W are not accepted for registration.
What if I have only one legal name?
Enter it in both the Last Name and First Name fields during registration.
Can I change my registration details after booking?
Some details can be updated up to one day before the test, but First Name and Date of Birth cannot be changed.
Preparing for Your Test
What is the pass mark?
You must answer at least 18 out of 24 questions correctly, which equals 75%, to pass the test.
How long is the test?
The test consists of 24 questions and you have 45 minutes to complete it.
Test Day
What ID must I bring on test day?
Bring the original ID document used during registration. If you registered with an eVisa, no additional ID is needed.
What happens during check-in?
Your ID is verified and you undergo a mandatory security check before being admitted to the test room.
What accessibility adjustments are available?
Font size changes, screen colour adjustments, and headphones are available. Special requests should be made at the time of booking.
Can I take notes during the test?
Yes, but all notes must be surrendered to staff before you leave the test room.
When will I receive my results?
Results are sent by email within 10 minutes of completing the test, along with your Unique Reference Number (URN).
What happens if there is a technical problem during my test?
Alert staff immediately. If the issue cannot be resolved, you will be offered a free retest on another date.
What conduct rules apply during the test?
Cheating, violence, fraud, and disruptive behaviour result in immediate cancellation, a report to the Home Office, and no refund.
The Day of your Test
What happens when you arrive at the test centre?
Arrive at least 30 minutes early. If you arrive with less than 5 minutes remaining, you may not be allowed to take the test.
Bring the same photo ID used during booking plus the supporting document with your name and address. Without these documents, you cannot take the test and your fee is not refunded.
Registration can take time if many candidates are present. You must place bags, study notes, phones, and electronics in the lockers provided before the test starts.
The supervisor will check and record
- Your full name and date of birth
- Your nationality, country, and place of birth
- Your postcode and Home Office reference if available
- Your reason for taking the test
- That your photo ID matches you and your signature
Results
Use each score report to improve your next attempt
Every paper on this site uses the same 24-question, 45-minute structure as the Life in the UK test. When you finish, you can quickly see how many answers were correct, incorrect, or missed so your next revision session is more focused.
Practice papers also show answer review and explanations where they are available, so you can understand why an option was right instead of only memorising the final answer.
What to look for after each paper
- Whether you reached the pass mark of 18 out of 24.
- Which questions you skipped or changed too slowly.
- Which topics keep appearing in your incorrect answers.
- Whether your time management is improving from one paper to the next.