How to Book the Life in the UK Test (2026)
Step-by-step gov.uk booking, the £50 fee, priority surcharges, and how to avoid third-party scam sites that charge more for the same test.
Read guideLife in the UK test guides
Short, plain answers to the questions people ask before they book: what the pass mark is, how much the test costs, who is exempt, what happens after a fail, and whether anything is changing in 2026. Every guide sticks to the official rules and says when something is only a proposal.
Booking and eligibility
Life in the UK Test Exemptions: Who Qualifies
Age, medical, and prior-pass exemptions explained, plus how the medical exemption form from a doctor works and what does not count.
Read guideLife in the UK Test: ILR vs Citizenship
One test, no expiry: why your ILR pass carries straight over to citizenship, what to keep as proof, and when to sit it if you are heading for both.
Read guidePassing strategy
Life in the UK Test: Pass Mark & Question Count 2026
24 questions, 45 minutes, 75% pass mark: how the scoring works, what a passing attempt looks like, and where the six spare marks usually go.
Read guideHow to Pass the Life in the UK Test First Time
The study plan, mock-test strategy and test-day tips that get most candidates past 18 out of 24 on their first attempt, without a second £50 fee.
Read guideIs the Life in the UK Test Hard? (2026 Pass Rates)
First-attempt pass rates sit around 70 to 78 percent. What makes the test feel hard, which question types trip people up, and how to beat the average.
Read guideLife in the UK Test: Book vs App
The official handbook is the source of every question. What it does well, where it leaves you short, and how an app closes the gap to 18 out of 24.
Read guideChanges and consequences
What Happens If You Fail the Life in the UK Test
Nothing happens to your visa or status. You wait at least 7 days, pay another £50 and resit. How to make the second attempt the last one.
Read guideLife in the UK Test: 2026 Changes Explained
No changes are live in 2026, only a Home Office proposal. What is confirmed, what is rumoured, what to study now and whether to wait.
Read guideReady to check your score against the pass mark?
The app has 10 chapters, 66 lessons, 550 practice questions and 22 timed mock tests, all offline. The first four chapters and two mock tests are free.