Change description : 2026-06-08 09:00:00: You can use a biometric residence permit (BRP) or a biometric residence card (BRC) for 24 months after the expiry date printed on your card or until 31 December 2026, whichever is sooner. [Guidance and regulation]
Read these terms and conditions to find out what you need to do and what to expect when booking and taking the Life in the UK Test. A list of identification requirements are also included.
Updated guidance to say you can now use an eVisa share code as proof of your identity.
8 April 2025
Removed reference to proof of change of name on the 'General identification document rules' section.
27 March 2025
Updated as biometric residence permits and biometric residence card for 18 months after the expiry date printed on the card.
4 December 2024
Added information about using an expired biometric residence permit (BRP) to book a Life in the UK test.
9 March 2022
Terms and conditions for booking and taking the test have been updated: further clarification of what ID needs to be brought to the test.
1 December 2021
Identification requirements document updated to include EEA & Swiss ID cards (formerly omitted) and additions to meet accessibility requirements. HTML accessible version of document also added.
16 June 2021
Updated Identification requirements guidance.
11 January 2021
Updated images of ID documents in guidance after end of transition period.
22 April 2020
Updated identification requirements document.
1 April 2020
Updated identification requirements.
31 January 2020
Terms and conditions for booking and taking the test have been updated: optional services are available for an additional fee at the point of booking from 31 January 2020.
17 December 2019
Updated terms and conditions and identification requirements for applications made on or after 17 December 2019.
2 September 2019
Identification requirements list updated with new document.
15 February 2019
Updated contact details.
31 October 2018
Terms and conditions updated.
5 December 2016
Updated terms and conditions for booking and taking the Life in the UK test.