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The British citizenship test
There is no separate citizenship exam: the test people call the British citizenship test is the Life in the UK test. Passing it is one of the requirements to become a British citizen by naturalisation.
Who needs to take it
Most adults applying for British citizenship or for settlement (indefinite leave to remain) need a pass. If you passed it for settlement, you do not take it again for citizenship. People under 18, aged 65 or over, or with a long-term physical or mental condition are exempt.
The test format
24 multiple-choice questions in 45 minutes, on a computer at an approved test centre in the UK. You need 18 correct answers (75%) to pass. The questions come only from the handbook Life in the United Kingdom: A Guide for New Residents.
The other citizenship requirements
The test is only one part of the application. For naturalisation you usually also need to have lived in the UK for 5 years, have held indefinite leave to remain or settled status for 12 months, prove your knowledge of English and be of good character. Check the current rules and fees before you apply: gov.uk/apply-citizenship-indefinite-leave-to-remain
How to book the test
Book only on the government website, at least 3 days ahead. The fee is £50. We do not book tests and we are not the government: gov.uk/life-in-the-uk-test
How to prepare
Read the handbook chapter by chapter, then take timed mock tests in the real format until you reach the pass mark several times in a row. Our free practice test uses the same number of questions, time limit and pass mark, and explains every answer.
What we do not do
We do not submit applications or give advice about your own case. For your application, use gov.uk or a qualified immigration adviser.
We do not give advice about your own immigration case. Contact the official body or a qualified adviser.