Guide contents
Booking and test day
  1. Test format
  2. Test fee
  3. Test ID
  4. Test validity
  5. Lost reference
Start learning
  1. First steps
  2. Settlement and citizenship
  3. Values and principles
  4. What is the UK?
History
  1. History overview
  2. Early Britain
  3. The Middle Ages
  4. Tudors and Stuarts
  5. A global power
  6. The 20th century
  7. Britain since 1945
Society
  1. Modern society
  2. The UK today
  3. Cities and currency
  4. Religion
  5. Customs
  6. Sport and culture
  7. Leisure
  8. Culture facts
Government and law
  1. Government overview
  2. Democracy
  3. Constitution
  4. Government
  5. International institutions
  6. Law and courts
  7. Rights and tax
  8. Community role

Before you pay

How much does the Life in the UK test cost?

In short

The standard Life in the UK test fee is £50 when you book through GOV.UK.

Reviewed: May 2026.

Quick tool

What will I actually pay?

Standard weekday slot

Usually £50. This is the standard GOV.UK test fee.

Weekend or out-of-hours slot

May be £75. Some appointments add a £25 surcharge.

Not sure yet

Check the final booking summary. Do not pay until the fee and any surcharge are clear.

Avoid unofficial booking sites

Always start from the official GOV.UK booking page.

Third-party websites may charge extra for information or booking help that you do not need.

Can you get a refund?

GOV.UK says you can get a refund if you cancel at least 3 days, or 72 hours, before the test.

You will not get a refund if you cancel or rearrange within 3 days of the test.

You may also be able to ask for a refund if the test centre cancels the test.

What happens if you fail?

You can rebook the test as many times as you need.

You have to pay each time.

Before you pay

Check these details before you confirm the booking:

  • your name matches your ID
  • you are using the correct ID method
  • the test centre is right
  • the date and time are right
  • you are in the official GOV.UK booking flow
  • you understand any extra charge before paying

Read Life in the UK test ID before booking if you are unsure which identity document or eVisa evidence to use.

Common questions

Is the Life in the UK test £50?

Yes. That is the standard GOV.UK fee.

Why is my Life in the UK test showing £75?

You may have selected a slot with an extra £25 charge. Check the booking summary before you pay.

Can I book through another website?

Start from GOV.UK. You do not need to pay another site to book the test.

Do I pay again if I fail?

Yes.

Can I cancel and get my money back?

Yes, if you cancel at least 72 hours before the test.

Official sources

Practise first

Not ready to book yet? Try our free practise questions first.