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The Life in the UK test: who takes it, 24 questions in 45 minutes, the pass mark, the £50 fee, booking and ID, official study resources

Published: Last checked: October 20264 min read

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GOV.UK: the Life in the UK test has 24 questions in 45 minutes; you need 75% (18 correct) to pass. It costs £50 and is booked at least 3 days ahead on the official site. Questions come only from the official Guide for New Residents. If you fail you can retake, paying each time.

In short

  • This post is general information and does not assess anyone's personal situation. It is based on GOV.UK and the other official pages as they were on 18 October 2026. Fees, dates and rules can change.
  • The Life in the UK test is required of most people applying for ILR (settlement) or British citizenship. According to GOV.UK it has 24 questions about British traditions and customs and you have 45 minutes.

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  • GOV.UK: Life in the UK Test
  • GOV.UK: Life in the UK Test, book your test
  • GOV.UK: Life in the UK Test, what happens at the test
  • GOV.UK: Life in the UK Test, study for the test
  • GOV.UK: Life in the UK Test, cancellations, refunds and complaints

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  • halil.turkmen@gmail.com

    Bu sitedeki bircok soru direkt cikiyor. ozellikle exam sorulari (1-17) mutlaka yapmalisiniz. Digerleri kafanizi karistirmasin. Exam kismindaki sorulari cozebiliyorsaniz %90 gecmenizi saglar. https: // lifeintheuktestweb.co.uk/exams/ ayrica ders gibi calismak istiyorsaniz, youtube da life in the uk exam olarak aratabilir ve dinleyebilirsiniz bu sorulari exberlemenizden ote anlamanizi ve ogrenmenizi kolaylastirir.

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