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The Life in the UK Test is a computer-based test that you must pass as part of your application for British citizenship or Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR). It consists of 24 multiple-choice questions based on the official handbook, and you need to score at least 75% (18 out of 24) to pass.
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Our Life Admin section turns the confusing process of moving house, moving to the UK, buying a home, starting a job or having a baby into a simple checklist you can tick off.
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