Frequently asked questions
Quick answers about the tests, how uktest.com works, and how to use the site in your own language.
About your test
Facts about your test — how many questions, the pass mark, the time limit, and the official source. This is separate from how uktest.com itself works, below.
How many questions are in the official test?+
24 questions. Source: https://www.gov.uk/life-in-the-uk-test
How long is the official test?+
45 minutes. Source: https://www.gov.uk/life-in-the-uk-test
What is the pass mark?+
GOV.UK says you must score 75% or more. Source: https://www.gov.uk/life-in-the-uk-test/what-happens-test. 18 of 24 is 75%. This site uses 18/24 on its mock. That is our scoring copy, not a GOV.UK "18/24" quote.
Is the official test online?+
No. You book on GOV.UK and sit the test at a test centre.
Who does not need to take it?+
GOV.UK lists exemptions on the booking page, including people under 18, people aged 65 or over, people who have already passed, and people with a long-term physical or mental condition who provide the form or doctor letter described on that page. Check the live list on GOV.UK before you assume an exemption.
What happens if I pass?+
GOV.UK: you must score 75% or more, and you get a unique reference number to use in your citizenship or settlement application. If you passed before 17 December 2019, you got a letter with a test reference ID instead. Source: https://www.gov.uk/life-in-the-uk-test/what-happens-test
What do I bring to the test besides ID?+
GOV.UK: bring the same original ID you used to book — not a copy or screenshot — and a photo is taken at the centre. Source: https://www.gov.uk/life-in-the-uk-test/what-happens-test
Can I cancel or get a refund?+
GOV.UK: refunded if you cancel at least 3 days (72 hours) before your test, requested within 3 months. No refund for wrong ID, illness, lateness, missing documents, or refusing a photo. Source: https://www.gov.uk/life-in-the-uk-test/cancellations-refunds-complaints
What if I have a disability?+
GOV.UK: make special requests when you book, for example extra equipment or help accessing the centre. Source: https://www.gov.uk/life-in-the-uk-test
If I have changed gender or name, how do I book?+
GOV.UK: email the Home Office before booking if you do not want test centre staff to see your previous gender, or for it to show on your result. Source: https://www.gov.uk/life-in-the-uk-test
Is a UK driving licence accepted as ID?+
It is not on the GOV.UK accepted-ID list. That list is: a valid passport; a valid EU/Switzerland/Iceland/Liechtenstein/Norway ID card; a valid photo travel document that is not an emergency document; a BRP/BRC within the expiry rule GOV.UK states; or an eVisa share code. Source: https://www.gov.uk/life-in-the-uk-test
How long should I study?+
GOV.UK does not give a number of days or weeks. Use the official handbook plus practice — see /how-to-know-you-are-ready.
About the tests
Which tests does uktest.com cover?+
uktest.com has practice and mock tests for the Life in the UK Test, the US civics test, the Canadian citizenship test, the Australian citizenship test, the German Einbürgerungstest, the French examen civique, and Spain's CCSE. Use the footer links or the test flag in the header to switch tests.
Is this the official test, or affiliated with the government?+
No. uktest.com is an independent, free study aid. It is not affiliated with the Home Office, USCIS, IRCC, the Australian Department of Home Affairs, BAMF, the French Ministère de l’Intérieur or Instituto Cervantes, and it is not a substitute for official guidance. Always check the official government website for the real exam rules.
What language are the test questions in?+
It depends on the test: UK, US and Australia test questions stay in English, matching those real exams. Germany's Einbürgerungstest is in German and France's examen civique is in French, also matching their real exams. Spain's CCSE is in Spanish. For Canada, IRCC lets you sit the knowledge test in English or French, so you can choose EN or FR next to 🇨🇦 CA. This is separate from the website's interface language, which follows your own choice.
Will uktest.com guarantee I pass?+
No. Passing here does not guarantee a pass on the official test — see our Terms.
Are these the real exam questions?+
No. Practice questions are written from the official study material, not the confidential live exam paper. Each test's official source is linked above.
How the website works
What is Practice mode?+
Practice mode is untimed. As soon as you pick an answer you see whether it was correct and read an explanation, then move to the next question at your own pace.
What is a Mock test?+
A mock test simulates the real exam: it can be timed, you move through questions with Back and Next, and you only see your full results — score, pass/fail and explanations — at the end.
What are Weak areas?+
Weak areas practice focuses on the chapters you have scored lowest on. Take a mock test first so the site has enough answers to work out which topics to focus on; you'll need to be logged in to use this.
What does the hint (peek) button do?+
During practice, the hint button shows you relevant study text from the official material so you can find the answer yourself. Using it is helpful for learning, but that question is then counted as missed, even if you go on to answer it correctly.
I think a question is wrong — what should I do?+
Use the Challenge button under that question to flag it for review, with a short note if you like. Our team checks challenged questions; please don't use the general contact form for this.
How is my progress tracked?+
Every finished attempt is saved. Guests keep a copy on their own device (browser storage). If you are logged in, your results are also saved to your account, and your progress by chapter is shown on the Progress page.
Do you have an app, or does it work offline?+
No app yet, and no offline mode. uktest.com works in any mobile or desktop browser.
Accounts and saving progress
Do I need an account to use the site?+
No. You can take practice and mock tests as a guest, with no sign-up required. An account is only needed for Weak areas practice, and to keep your progress saved across devices.
What happens to my results if I'm not logged in?+
They are saved on your device only (the last 20 attempts), so they won't follow you to another browser or device, and could be lost if you clear your browser data.
How do I see my progress over time?+
Log in, then open the Progress page from the menu. It shows your status per chapter, so you can see which topics still need work.
Can I delete my data?+
Yes. Contact us and we will remove it — see our Privacy page.
Using the website in your own language
How do I change the website language?+
Use the language menu at the top of every page. The change applies immediately and stays on the same page you were viewing.
If I change the website language, does that change the test questions too?+
No. Changing the interface language only translates menus, buttons and help text. Each test's questions stay in that test's own exam language: English for UK, US and Australia; German for the Einbürgerungstest; French for the examen civique; Spanish for the CCSE. For Canada, use the separate EN / FR toggle next to 🇨🇦 CA to choose the language of the test itself.
Which languages are available?+
See the list below. If your language is missing or a translation looks wrong, let us know via Contact.
Website languages
- English
- Deutsch
- Français
- Español
- Polski
- Русский
- اردو
- বাংলা
- العربية
- 中文
- Português
- Română
- Türkçe
- فارسی
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