Who doesn't need to take the Life in the UK test?
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Most people applying for settlement or British citizenship need to pass the Life in the UK test, but some don't. Check GOV.UK and the guidance for your application before you rely on an exemption.
You don't need to take it if
- You are under 18.
- You are aged 65 or over.
- You have passed it before.
- You have a long-term physical or mental condition that prevents you taking it. You'll need evidence, such as a form completed by a doctor.
If you have passed before
You usually do not need to take the test again, for example when you apply for citizenship after passing it for settlement. Keep the details of your pass.
Questions people ask
Do I need the Life in the UK test if I am over 65?
No. People aged 65 or over do not need to take it.
Do children need to take the test?
No. People under 18 do not need to take it.
I passed for settlement. Do I need to take it again for citizenship?
Usually not, because people who have passed before do not need to take it again. Check the guidance for your application.
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Life in the UK Questions is an independent study aid. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by or connected to the Home Office, UK Visas and Immigration or any part of the UK Government. All practice questions are original and are based on the official handbook, Life in the United Kingdom: A Guide for New Residents (3rd edition). They are not the questions used in the real test.