Test 37 — Life in the UK Test Practice
About Test 37 (Official 3rd Edition Handbook)
Test 37 is a free 24-question practice test for British citizenship naturalisation and Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR / settlement) applicants in the United Kingdom. Every question is written directly from the official Home Office handbook, Life in the UK: A Guide for New Residents (3rd Edition), covering British values, UK history, society, and government. To pass the official Life in the UK Test (booking fee £50 at gov.uk), candidates must answer at least 18 out of 24 multiple-choice questions correctly (75% pass mark) within 45 minutes.
Life in the UK Test 37

What do you need to apply to become a British citizen?
Correct Answer: Have a good understanding of life in the UK
To apply to become a British citizen, applicants must demonstrate a good understanding of life in the United Kingdom — including its values, history, law and society. This is assessed by passing the Life in the UK test.
Applicants for naturalisation as a British citizen must also:
- Be aged 18 or over
- Have lived in the UK for at least 5 years (or 3 years if married to a British citizen)
- Have indefinite leave to remain (settled status)
- Meet the English language requirement
- Be of good character