# Life UK Practice

> Life UK Practice (lifeukpractice.com) is an independent, unofficial practice site for the UK Life in the UK Test: free sample questions, 24-question timed mock tests, chapter practice based on the official handbook topics, and mistake review. Full access is a one-off £4.99.

Key official facts (source: https://www.gov.uk/life-in-the-uk-test, check for changes): the test has 24 multiple-choice questions, you have 45 minutes, and you need 18 correct (75%) to pass. It costs £50 and is booked online on GOV.UK at least 3 days ahead. Questions are based on the official handbook 'Life in the United Kingdom: A Guide for New Residents' (3rd edition). It is usually required for indefinite leave to remain (settlement) and British citizenship if you are aged 18–64.

## Guides

- [Life in the UK Test format: questions, time limit and pass mark](https://lifeukpractice.com/guides/life-in-the-uk-test-format/): How the Life in the UK Test works: 24 multiple-choice questions, 45 minutes, 18 correct answers (75%) to pass, question types and what happens on the day.
- [How to book the Life in the UK Test](https://lifeukpractice.com/guides/book-life-in-the-uk-test/): Step-by-step guide to booking the Life in the UK Test on GOV.UK: what you need, ID rules, the 3-day minimum notice, choosing a test centre and avoiding scam sites.
- [How much does the Life in the UK Test cost?](https://lifeukpractice.com/guides/life-in-the-uk-test-cost/): The Life in the UK Test costs £50 per attempt (GOV.UK). What the fee covers, refund rules, retake costs, and how much to budget for study materials.
- [Life in the UK handbook: the 5 chapters you need to know](https://lifeukpractice.com/guides/life-in-the-uk-handbook-chapters/): A summary of the five chapters in the official handbook 'Life in the United Kingdom: A Guide for New Residents' (3rd edition) and how to study each for the test.
- [How to pass the Life in the UK Test first time](https://lifeukpractice.com/guides/how-to-pass-life-in-the-uk-test/): Practical tips to pass the Life in the UK Test first time: read the handbook, use timed mock tests, target weak chapters, and avoid common question traps.
- [Free Life in the UK practice test and mock questions](https://lifeukpractice.com/guides/life-in-the-uk-practice-test-free/): Free Life in the UK practice questions with explanations, plus how to use mock tests effectively. Unofficial, based on topics in the official handbook.
- [Failed the Life in the UK Test? How to retake](https://lifeukpractice.com/guides/life-in-the-uk-test-retake-fail/): What happens if you fail the Life in the UK Test: how soon you can retake (7 days), the £50 fee each time, and how to improve your score.
- [Life in the UK Test for ILR and British citizenship](https://lifeukpractice.com/guides/life-in-the-uk-test-for-ilr-citizenship/): Who needs the Life in the UK Test for indefinite leave to remain or British citizenship, age exemptions (under 18, 65+), and how it differs from the English requirement.
- [Life in the UK Test day: what to bring and what to expect](https://lifeukpractice.com/guides/life-in-the-uk-test-day-what-to-bring/): What to bring to the Life in the UK Test (same ID as booking), arrival time, check-in, the practice question, results and common reasons people are turned away.
- [Key history dates for the Life in the UK Test](https://lifeukpractice.com/guides/life-in-the-uk-test-key-dates/): A revision list of important dates from the history chapter of the Life in the UK handbook — Magna Carta, the Act of Union, the World Wars and more.
- [Life in the UK Test study plan (2 or 4 weeks)](https://lifeukpractice.com/guides/life-in-the-uk-test-study-plan/): Ready-made 2-week and 4-week revision plans for the Life in the UK Test, with daily handbook reading, chapter quizzes and timed mock tests.
- [Life in the UK Test question types explained](https://lifeukpractice.com/guides/life-in-the-uk-test-question-types/): The four Life in the UK Test question styles — single answer, select two, true or false, and which statement is correct — with examples and tips to avoid traps.
- [Life in the UK Test FAQ](https://lifeukpractice.com/guides/life-in-the-uk-test-faq/): Answers to the most common Life in the UK Test questions: format, pass mark, cost, booking, ID, languages, exemptions, results and retakes — with GOV.UK sources.

## Product

- [Free practice questions](https://lifeukpractice.com/en/free-questions): free sample questions, no payment needed
- [Pricing](https://lifeukpractice.com/en/pricing): £4.99 one-off full access
- [All guides](https://lifeukpractice.com/guides/)
- [Full text for LLMs](https://lifeukpractice.com/llms-full.txt)

## Official sources

- [GOV.UK – Life in the UK Test](https://www.gov.uk/life-in-the-uk-test)
- [GOV.UK – Book the Life in the UK Test](https://www.gov.uk/life-in-the-uk-test/book-life-in-the-uk-test)
- [GOV.UK – Prepare for the test](https://www.gov.uk/life-in-the-uk-test/prepare-for-the-test)
- [GOV.UK – Indefinite leave to remain](https://www.gov.uk/indefinite-leave-to-remain)
- [GOV.UK – Apply for citizenship](https://www.gov.uk/british-citizenship)