Life In The UK Test FAQ

Detailed information can be found at UK Border Agency website

Citizenship Application

You do not need to take the test if you

• aged under 18 or over 65 (You should send your passport or birth certificate as evidence of your age with your application)
• are suffering from a long-term illness or disability that severely restricts mobility and ability to attend language classes
• have a mental impairment that means you are unable to learn another language

Indefinite Leave to Remain Application

You do not need to take the test if you

• qualify for permanent residence under the domestic violence rules (this will apply if you are applying using application form SET (DV)
• are the citizen of another country on discharge from HM Forces (including Gurkhas where the qualifying period has been met)
• are the husband, wife or civil partner of the citizen of another country on discharge from HM Forces (including Gurkhas)
• are a bereaved husband, wife, civil partner or unmarried partner
• are applying for residence as a parent, grandparent or other dependant relative
• are applying as a retired person of independent means
• are the husband, wife, civil partner, or unmarried or same-sex partner of a British citizen or of a permanent resident of the United Kingdom who is a permanent member of HM Diplomatic Service, a staff member of the British Council on a tour of duty abroad, or staff member of the Department for International Development
• a citizen of the European Economic Area who is applying under the rules allowing free movement
• a citizen of Turkey applying under the the rules of the European Community Association Agreement (ECAA) with Turkey for establishing in business in the United Kingdom