Knowledge of language and life in the United Kingdom wrote: If you are outside the United Kingdom
It is currently not possible to take the Life in the UK test overseas unless you are in Crown or designated service or you are the spouse or civil partner of someone in Crown or designated service. If you are outside the United Kingdom you will have to return to the United Kingdom to take the test.
Exemption from meeting the language and knowledge of life in the United Kingdom requirements
Exemption because of your age
If you are aged under 18 or over 65, you do not need to meet the language and knowledge of life in the United Kingdom requirements. You should send your passport or birth certificate as evidence of your age with your application.
Exemption because of disability
If you have a long-standing, permanent disability that prevents you from learning English you may not have to meet the requirements. You must:
* be suffering from a long-term illness or disability that severely restricts mobility and ability to attend language classes; or
* have a mental impairment that means you are unable to learn another language.
You should send evidence from a medical practitioner confirming your disability with your application.
If you would require special arrangements to learn English or take the test, you still have to meet the requirements.
Exemption for certain categories of applicants
You will also be exempt from meeting the requirements if you are applying for permanent residence in the following categories (but will need to meet the requirements if you subequently apply for British citizenship, unless you are exempt for other reasons). You are exempt if you:
* qualify for permanent residence under the domestic violence rules (this will apply if you are applying using application form SET (DV);
* are the citizen of another country on discharge from HM Forces (including Gurkhas where the qualifying period has been met);
* are the husband, wife or civil partner of the citizen of another country on discharge from HM Forces (including Gurkhas);
* are a bereaved husband, wife, civil partner or unmarried partner;
* are applying for residence as a parent, grandparent or other dependant relative;
* are applying as a retired person of independent means;
* are the husband, wife, civil partner, or unmarried or same-sex partner of a British citizen or of a permanent resident of the United Kingdom who is a permanent member of HM Diplomatic Service, a staff member of the British Council on a tour of duty abroad, or staff member of the Department for International Development;
* a citizen of the European Economic Area who is applying under the rules allowing free movement; or
* a citizen of Turkey applying under the the rules of the European Community Association Agreement (ECAA) with Turkey for establishing in business in the United Kingdom.
If you are applying in one of these categories, you should ensure you meet the requirements for that category and can provide the documentary evidence to support your application. See the individual categories for more information about the evidence required.
must be some other way for a USC wanting to relocate to the UK to do it beforehand?