- FAQ
- Login
- Register
- Call Workpermit.com for a paid service +44 (0)344-991-9222
ESC
Welcome to immigrationboards.com!
Moderators: Casa, Amber, archigabe, batleykhan, ca.funke, ChetanOjha, EUsmileWEallsmile, JAJ, John, Obie, push, geriatrix, vinny, CR001, zimba, meself2
There are some people do not need to take the test. The UKBA provide detailed guidance on their website as to these exceptions. To summarise the core exceptions, you don’t need to take the test if you are in any of the following circumstances:
You are under 18 years of age
You are over 65 years of age
There are also special exemptions for people who are only applying for permanent residence, as opposed to full UK citizenship. These exemptions apply to:
Foreign and Commonwealth citizens on discharge from HM Forces (including Ghurkhas where the qualifying period has been met)
Spouses of foreign and Commonwealth citizens on discharge from HM Forces (including Ghurkhas)
Bereaved spouses, bereaved unmarried partners and bereaved civil partners
Victims of domestic violence, who have leave to remain as a spouse or partner of a person settled or naturalised in the UK
Parents, grandparents and other dependent relatives of someone already present and settled in the UK
Retired persons of independent means
EEA/EU nationals (see below)
Turkish business people
refugees who have spent five years in the UK with permission
people who have spent six years in the UK under discretionary leave
people who have spent four years in the UK with exceptional leave to remain
people who have spent five years in the UK under humanitarian protection.
a dependent child of someone in an employment category that preceding the points-based system (listed in paragraphs 128-193 of the Immigration Rules, excluding paragraphs 135I-135K) or of someone who is here as a businessman, self-employed person, investor, writer, composer or artist (paragraphs 200-239 of the Immigration Rules). This includes children who are 18 or over when they apply