**** COVID19 Life in the UK and English test centre closure **** (ONLY discuss here)

[anub2016]

Thanks afreenhaider86.

How is the availability for booking the Test now? Is it easily available or did you have to wait?

Where did you take the Test and when is your ILR due if I may ask?

Were the actual questions in the Test easy and from the mock Tests that you practiced?

[BiochemFem]

Thanks afreenhaider86.

How is the availability for booking the Test now? Is it easily available or did you have to wait?

Where did you take the Test and when is your ILR due if I may ask?

Were the actual questions in the Test easy and from the mock Tests that you practiced?

The availability might vary according to test centres. I booked my test at Ipswich but there were several slots available for other nearby centres (Luton/Ilford) when I was booking (end of June). You can register and log in to check using your postcode to see available centres. https://www.lituktestbooking.co.uk/litu ... ng-started

You could book a tentative one and keep checking back for more suitable dates. Many people cancel and a suitable one might become available later. You can cancel/re-arrange a test at least 3 days before the test if you find a more suitable time/date/centre.

Test questions may be worded differently from mocks but are generally familiar if you do a lot of online mocks. I've got my LIUK and NARIC sorted so just waiting to be eligible in August (completing 5 yrs). Fingers crossed!

[BiochemFem]

All,

Did anybody recently take the LIUK test in Glasgow/Edinburgh?

Regards
SK

My friend has a LIUK test due in Glasgow on Friday 10 July. Hopefully wont be cancelled . Though IELTS UKVI test booked for Saturday 11 July in Edinburgh got cancelled due to 'Govt Covid restrictions'

[sk1984]

Thank you . Had taken my test on 4th July so your friend should be OK for 11th.

Regards
SK

[anub2016]

Many Thanks afreenhaider86. And Congratulations for passing your Test.

Does the application form to book the Test ask for the type of ID used? If yes, did you mention Biometric Residence Permit or just Residence Permit? Or is it a drop down with pre-populated values (e.g. Passport, BRP etc.) to select from?

Thanks anub2016 . The application is pretty straightforward and there will be a dropdown menu to select id. Be sure to take the same id with you to the test and sign the same way on the day of test as on the id. All the best!

Also apologies to moderators for linking a website in previous post. It was a free site so thought might help ppl in their prep. Ddnt know it’s against rules-sorry!

What else did you have to carry to the Test Center besides the ID Document? Is it just the Address Proof and what did you use as the Address Proof?

[BiochemFem]

Thank you . Had taken my test on 4th July so your friend should be OK for 11th.

Regards
SK

Thanks SK the test was right on schedule.

[anastasiyakgia]

Does Life in the UK Test need to be taken in 1 of 5 centres closest to your home address? Or is it possible to take it anywhere in the UK, if you need to apply for naturalization sooner?

[BiochemFem]

Does Life in the UK Test need to be taken in 1 of 5 centres closest to your home address? Or is it possible to take it anywhere in the UK, if you need to apply for naturalization sooner?

I think you can book whatever centre you want as I ddnt find any restriction while booking or in the terms and conditions on the official website https://www.lituktestbooking.co.uk. You could contact them to confirm- ‘By telephone on 0800 015 4245, Monday to Friday between 8am and 8pm’

[gpm468]

This thread is quite long, I've tried to scan read it, some posts seem to be veering off-topic.

What is most important to me and probably others is clarity on what to do if you cannot get a LIUK test before the date of your visa expiry.

I've seen the advice to submit application before test is taken, but I am still not 100% clear what you enter on the online form. If you select 'Yes' to passing test then I am fearful HO could later reject application etc because I had given 'false information' on the form. If you select 'No' to have you passed test and 'No' to exempt, what happens next and will it cause a problem submitting the online application?

[poper]

LIUK test centers have opened up since June.
Have you tried booking your test?

[gpm468]

I have booked a test for early September as that is all I could get at Luton and it didn't show blue for any others indicating availability at any other centres. If I'd tried booking earlier I would likely have got an earlier test date, but I didn't. The current visa expires early August. Therefore I am asking about the process for applying without having first passed the LIUK test.

[poper]

Refer to page 2 of this thread. The advise offered has been is to proceed with the application without providing LIUK details and update it before biometrics

[anub2016]

I have booked a test for early September as that is all I could get at Luton and it didn't show blue for any others indicating availability at any other centres. If I'd tried booking earlier I would likely have got an earlier test date, but I didn't. The current visa expires early August. Therefore I am asking about the process for applying without having first passed the LIUK test.

When did you book the Test? Are you not able to book it at any available Centre in the UK?

Is anyone else facing an issue with availability for the LIUK Test? How is the situation currently?

How long is the wait before one could get an appointment?

[poper]

@anub2016, You can check this yourself by registering here:
https://www.lituktestbooking.co.uk/lituk-web/

@gpm468
I see quite a few slots for mid-August at Ilford. Keep checking and slots could open up when people cancel

[anub2016]

Many Thanks.

What other documents are required to be taken to the Test Centre other than the BRP?

Is it just the Bank Statement as the Proof of Address and does it need to be Stamped by the Bank?

[swissman20]

Many Thanks.

What other documents are required to be taken to the Test Centre other than the BRP?

Is it just the Bank Statement as the Proof of Address and does it need to be Stamped by the Bank?

You need to take the photo ID that you stated when you were registering for the test. You would have got an email from UKVI which mentions clearly the document you need to take with you. Make sure you take the very same document - it will be sufficient. In my case it was my passport but it has to be a valid document, i.e. not expired.

[anub2016]

Many Thanks.

What other documents are required to be taken to the Test Centre other than the BRP?

Is it just the Bank Statement as the Proof of Address and does it need to be Stamped by the Bank?

You need to take the photo ID that you stated when you were registering for the test. You would have got an email from UKVI which mentions clearly the document you need to take with you. Make sure you take the very same document - it will be sufficient. In my case it was my passport but it has to be a valid document, i.e. not expired.

Thanks. Are you applying through the T2 route? I haven't registered yet, so was wondering what address proof did you use?

I thought that BRP is the preferred ID document used by the T2 applicants to book the LIUK Test.

[CR001]

Many Thanks.

What other documents are required to be taken to the Test Centre other than the BRP?

Is it just the Bank Statement as the Proof of Address and does it need to be Stamped by the Bank?

You need to take the photo ID that you stated when you were registering for the test. You would have got an email from UKVI which mentions clearly the document you need to take with you. Make sure you take the very same document - it will be sufficient. In my case it was my passport but it has to be a valid document, i.e. not expired.

Thanks. Are you applying through the T2 route? I haven't registered yet, so was wondering what address proof did you use?

I thought that BRP is the preferred ID document used by the T2 applicants to book the LIUK Test.

Can you please continue your questions in the tier 2 sub forum. This topic is for ILR queries!!

[gpm468]

Thanks for the replies. Hopefully last question. I have answered No to have you taken LIUK test and No to being exempt. I was surprised it didn't ask for more information at this point. I have got to the payment/sumbit application stage of the online application and I can't see anywhere to provide 'additional information' where I could explain the reason for these answers and confirm the test is booked for date xxxx, can anyone advise?

[zimba]

Thanks for the replies. Hopefully last question. I have answered No to have you taken LIUK test and No to being exempt. I was surprised it didn't ask for more information at this point. I have got to the payment/sumbit application stage of the online application and I can't see anywhere to provide 'additional information' where I could explain the reason for these answers and confirm the test is booked for date xxxx, can anyone advise?

NO explanation is needed. Upload/provide the LIUK info later

[srp27]

Hi all

My Life in the UK Test was booked today in Croydon at 3:45pm and I received an email at 1pm saying that the test had been cancelled due to 'Force Majeure'.

I have booked this test months ago and the earliest next date is 21st September which is weeks away - I am worried as I have submitted my ILR application to UKVI already on 17 August.

I have the following queries:

1) Does anyone have any experiences with test cancellations out of your control? It seems unfair I have to rebook and wait another month when I did not cancel the test myself?

2) What impact does this have on my application? I take it I cannot submit any documents until I have the LIUK Pass certificate? Am I unable to book an appointment whenever I am able to without passing the test?

Any advice on the above would be greatly appreciated.

[srp27]

Hi

Could anyone kindly help me with the above query?

Many thanks

[iamawonder]

Hi

Could anyone kindly help me with the above query?

Many thanks

Did you call the helpline already? It's a shame that they haven't given you an alternate appointment automatically.
Life in the UK Test Helpline
Telephone: 0800 015 4245
Monday to Friday, 8am to 8pm
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[srp27]

Yes managed to rebook my test for tomorrow! There seem to be a lot of cancellations. Thanks for your response.

[anub2016]

Hi,

Is the URN of the Test Result available on the LIUK Account or is it only sent through an email after the Test?

I have heard that many people have had difficulty receiving the email after their Test.

Many Thanks.