What to bring to the Life in the UK test
Bring the same ID you used to book the test. It must be the original, not a copy, a photo or a screenshot. Without it you cannot take the test, and you do not get your £50 back.
Before you leave home
- Check that the ID in your bag is the one on your booking.
- Check that the name on your ID matches the name on your booking exactly.
- Check the address of your test centre and leave time for the journey. Arriving late is one of the reasons GOV.UK gives for no refund.
At the test centre
- Staff check your ID and take your photo to confirm who you are.
- You cannot bring children or other family members into the centre, so arrange childcare in advance.
- Then you sit the test: 24 questions in 45 minutes.
After the test
If you pass, you get a unique reference number for your application. If you do not, you can book again. The pass mark guide explains both.
The night before
Don't try to learn a new chapter. Take one mock test, go over the questions you got wrong, and get some sleep.
One last mock test
The app works offline, so you can run through questions on the way to the centre.
Checked against GOV.UK on 13 November 2026.