What is the next step after passing Life in the UK test?
Emma Martin
Published Feb 20, 2026
What is the next step after passing Life in the UK test?
You’ve passed your Life in the UK test. All you need to pass now is your B1 English test. You can visit our B1 English test training page here. If you’ve met both of these requirements then you are ready to start your application for UK settlement or British citizenship.
Do you get a certificate after passing Life in the UK test?
Upon passing the life in the UK test, you will receive a pass certificate. This certificate has no expiry date, and can be used for all future applications.
How do I get my Life in the UK test results?
If you have not received your Life in the UK test pass electronic unique reference number, then contact the Home Office directly on 03001 232 253.
How long is life in the UK valid for?
How long is the Life in the UK test valid for? If you pass the Life in the UK test then your pass will remain valid and you won’t need to re-sit the test if, for whatever reason, you decide to delay your Indefinite Leave to Remain application.
How long is B1 English test valid for?
2 years
Some recognised test qualifications only last for 2 years. You can still use a B1 level qualification that you took more than 2 years ago in 2 situations.
How do I pass Life in the UK Test 2021?
To pass the Life in the UK test, you need to answer 18 of the 24 questions correctly. This means the pass rate is 75%. Interestingly, the number of tests taken versus the number passed is also around 75%, i.e., one-quarter of tests taken score less than the required 75% pass mark.
How do I pass Life in the UK test 2021?
How many times can you take life in the UK test?
You must wait 7 days before taking the test again, but you can take the test as many times as you need to. You need to book and pay again each time.
Does life in the UK certificate expire?
Does the life in the UK test expire? The life in the UK test certificate has no expiry date, and can be used for all future immigration applications.
How much does B1 exam cost?
The B1 test booking fee costs £215 per attempt. Ensure that you know what is being asked of you before taking the B1 test, so that you are 100% prepared to pass.
How hard is life in UK test?
The Life in the UK test can be very difficult. The syllabus covers all aspects of British history and condenses it down into 24 questions with a 45-minute time limit. These questions are completely random and you need 75% correct answers to pass the test.