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Life in the UK Test Centres Near You

GOV.UK says there are over 30 Life in the UK test centres in the UK. You choose your centre when you book online, at least 3 days before your test. The standard test costs £50.

Enter your postcode below to see test centre locations near you, or jump to your region. Always confirm the exact address in your booking.

38 centres, cross-checked against several public listings: November 2026. Booking facts checked on GOV.UK: November 2026.

Find your nearest test centre

Enter your postcode to see the closest centres sorted by distance.

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Always verify before you travel

Test centre addresses change. Do not rely solely on this list. Always check the address on your booking confirmation email and verify against the official GOV.UK booking page before you travel. Arriving at the wrong location could mean losing your £50 fee.

Towns without a Life in the UK test centre

Many large towns have no test centre. Pick your town to see the nearest centres and distances.

City of LondonSouthallTottenhamWembleyWood GreenSouthamptonGuildfordSloughCanterburyChathamSwindonGloucesterCambridgeDerbyLincolnNorthamptonHandsworthWolverhamptonStoke-on-TrentLongsightBradfordHullSunderlandMiddlesbroughDundeeInvernessNewportLondonderry

How to book a Life in the UK test centre near you

  1. Find the centres near you with the postcode search above
  2. Get an email address, a debit or credit card, and your ID ready
  3. Book on the official GOV.UK booking service, at least 3 days ahead
  4. Enter your name exactly as it appears on your ID
  5. Choose your test centre and time slot, then pay £50
  6. Check the centre address in your confirmation email before you travel

Short of time? See how long you wait for a test slot and which ID to bring.

Life in the UK test centres: frequently asked questions

How many Life in the UK test centres are there?

GOV.UK says there are over 30 Life in the UK test centres in the UK. Public listings currently show 38. You pick one when you book your test online.

How do I book a Life in the UK test centre near me?

Book online through the official GOV.UK Life in the UK test booking service. It is the only official way to book. You choose a test centre and time slot during booking.

How far in advance do I need to book?

You must book your test online at least 3 days in advance. Popular centres in big cities can be booked up for longer, so book early if you have a deadline.

How much does the test cost at a test centre?

The standard test costs £50 at every centre. Out-of-hours and short-notice slots cost more.

What do I need to bring to the test centre?

Bring the same ID you used to book. The name on your booking must exactly match the name on your ID, or you may not be allowed to sit the test.

Can I change my test centre after booking?

Yes, you can change your appointment through the booking service. Fees and refunds depend on how much notice you give.

More detail: test fees, changing your test date or centre and what happens on the day.

Ready to book?

Book your test at gov.uk/life-in-the-uk-test. The test costs £50 and takes around 45 minutes.

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