Free practice for ILR and British citizenship
Pass the Life in the UK test first time
391 questions written from the official handbook, with timed mock tests that work like the real thing. Every wrong answer is saved so you can go back and fix it. No sign-up, nothing to install.
Based on Life in the United Kingdom: A Guide for New Residents (3rd edition), the handbook the test is set from in 2026.
Practise
Pick a mode. Mock tests hide the answers until you finish, like the real test. Topic practice explains each answer straight away.
Mock test
24 questions drawn across every topic in proportion, a 45 minute timer, and a question map so you can flag and come back. Aim for 21 or more before your test day so you have a margin above the pass mark.
- Questions with two correct answers say so. Pick both to score.
- Use keys 1 to 4 to choose, Enter to move on.
Practise one topic
Work through a whole topic with feedback after every answer. The bar shows how much of each topic you have answered correctly so far.
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Key facts
The dates, names and numbers that come up most. Read this list the night before.
On test day
Before you go
- Bring the ID you used to book. The name on your booking must match your ID exactly, or you may be turned away and lose the fee.
- If you have an eVisa, follow the share code instructions in your booking confirmation.
- Check the centre address and arrival time in your confirmation email.
- Skim the key facts list. Do not try to learn new material on the day.
In the test
- Read every option before you choose. Many questions turn on one word, a date or a century.
- If a question asks for two answers, you must select both to get the mark.
- You have almost two minutes per question. There is time to go back and check.
- If you pass, you get a unique reference number. Keep it safe; you need it for your application.
One trap to know about
The handbook was published in 2013 and has not been revised, so a few facts in it are out of date, for example it describes Queen Elizabeth II as the monarch and the UK as a member of the EU. The test is set from the handbook, so if you see a question on one of those points, answer as the handbook states. The questions on this site avoid those points.
Questions people ask
How many questions are in the Life in the UK test?
The test has 24 multiple-choice questions and you have 45 minutes to answer them. You need to score 75% or more, which is 18 correct answers.
How much does the Life in the UK test cost?
It costs £50 for each attempt. You book and pay online through GOV.UK.
What ID do I need to bring?
Bring the ID you used when you booked. The name on your booking must match the name on your ID exactly, or you may not be allowed to sit the test.
What happens if I fail?
You can book the test again as many times as you need, paying £50 each time. Use the missed-questions list here to focus on the topics you got wrong.
Is the test the same for ILR and British citizenship?
Yes. There is one test for both. If you pass you get a unique reference number, which you use on your settlement or citizenship application.
Who does not need to take the test?
You do not need to take it if you are under 18, 65 or over, have passed it before, or have a long-term physical or mental condition that prevents you from taking it.
Are these the real test questions?
No. The official question bank is not published. These questions are written from the official handbook, Life in the United Kingdom: A Guide for New Residents (3rd edition), and cover the same topics. This site is not affiliated with the Home Office.