Start Here: Your Guide to the Life in the UK Test and Settling In
New to the UK? Follow this page to find the right guide for where you are now, from preparing for the test to your first weeks, visas and driving. All facts are checked against GOV.UK.
Where are you right now?
I need to take the Life in the UK testI am planning my moveI have just arrivedI need help with my visa or eVisaI want to drive in the UKFour Sections, One Clear Route
Each section lists the guides in the best order to read them.
Life in the UK Test
Everything about the 24-question test, from booking to practice.
Start With the OverviewMoving and Arriving
Plan your move and cover the essentials in your first weeks.
Open the ChecklistVisas, eVisas and Right to Work
Understand your online status and the checks you may be asked for.
- Visas and work overview
- Set up your UKVI account
- Link your passport to your eVisa
- Right to work share code
- Graduate to Skilled Worker visa
Driving in the UK
Licences, the theory test and exchanging a foreign licence.
Read the Driving GuideFour Steps to Use This Site Well
Pick Your Topic
Choose the section above that fits your situation.
Read the Guide
Plain-English steps with links to the official pages.
Check the Source
Open the GOV.UK link before you apply, pay or travel.
Practise
Use the mock tests to prepare for the official exam.
Life in the UK Guide is not affiliated with GOV.UK or the Home Office, and our guides are general information, not legal or immigration advice. Rules and fees change, so confirm on the official page. See the Disclaimer and About us.
Quick Answers
Is this the official Life in the UK test website?
No. The official test is booked through GOV.UK. This site offers independent guides and practice.
Are the mock tests the real exam questions?
No. They are original study aids based on the official handbook, and the real test may differ.
Where should I start?
If you are preparing for the test, begin with the test overview. If you have just arrived, begin with the first 30 days checklist.
How do I report a mistake?
Use the Contact page and tell us which guide and what needs correcting.
Ready to Test Yourself?
Take a free 24-question mock test and see your score straight away.