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Life in the UK Test Centres

Find your nearest test centre. Browse all 36 PSI centres across England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland.

Information last verified . Test centres are operated by PSI on behalf of the Home Office. Always confirm availability on the official booking site.

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36 test centres

PSI London City

London · London

3rd Floor, 65 Cornhill

EC3V 3NR

Nearest transport: Bank (Central, Northern, Waterloo & City lines)

PSI Croydon

Croydon · London

1st Floor, Keystone House, 77 London Road

CR0 2RE

Nearest transport: East Croydon (rail)

PSI Stratford

London · London

Suite 4, 2nd Floor, Broadway House, 4-6 The Broadway

E15 4QG

Nearest transport: Stratford (Central, Jubilee, Elizabeth lines)

PSI Hounslow

Hounslow · London

Unit 7, Treaty Centre, High Street

TW3 1ES

Nearest transport: Hounslow Central (Piccadilly line)

PSI Woolwich

London · London

2nd Floor, 35 Wellington Street

SE18 6PF

Nearest transport: Woolwich Arsenal (Elizabeth line)

PSI Reading

Reading · South East

Suite 8, Apex Plaza, Forbury Road

RG1 1AX

Nearest transport: Reading (rail)

PSI Brighton

Brighton · South East

1st Floor, Trafalgar Place, 14-15 Brighton Place

BN1 1HJ

Nearest transport: Brighton (rail)

PSI Southampton

Southampton · South East

2nd Floor, Ocean Village Innovation Centre, Ocean Way

SO14 3JZ

Nearest transport: Southampton Central (rail)

PSI Oxford

Oxford · South East

Suite 3, Clarendon House, 52 Cornmarket Street

OX1 3HJ

Nearest transport: Oxford (rail)

PSI Bristol

Bristol · South West

Ground Floor, Broad Quay House, Prince Street

BS1 4DJ

Nearest transport: Bristol Temple Meads (rail)

PSI Exeter

Exeter · South West

3rd Floor, Renslade House, Bonhay Road

EX4 3AY

Nearest transport: Exeter St Davids (rail)

PSI Cambridge

Cambridge · East of England

1st Floor, St Andrew's House, 59 St Andrew's Street

CB2 3BZ

Nearest transport: Cambridge (rail)

PSI Norwich

Norwich · East of England

Suite 2, St George's Works, 51 Colegate

NR3 1DD

Nearest transport: Norwich (rail)

PSI Leicester

Leicester · East Midlands

Unit 6, St George's Retail Park, 12 Great Central Street

LE1 4JT

Nearest transport: Leicester (rail)

PSI Nottingham

Nottingham · East Midlands

2nd Floor, Castle House, 11 Castle Place

NG1 6AF

Nearest transport: Nottingham (rail / tram)

PSI Birmingham City

Birmingham · West Midlands

4th Floor, Centre City Tower, 5-7 Hill Street

B5 4UA

Nearest transport: Birmingham New Street (rail)

PSI Birmingham Sparkhill

Birmingham · West Midlands

1st Floor, 652-654 Stratford Road, Sparkhill

B11 4AG

Nearest transport: Sparkhill (bus routes 4, 5, 6)

PSI Coventry

Coventry · West Midlands

Unit 3, The Quadrant, Warwick Road

CV1 2DY

Nearest transport: Coventry (rail)

PSI Leeds

Leeds · Yorkshire & Humber

3rd Floor, Merrion House, 110 Merrion Centre

LS2 8PJ

Nearest transport: Leeds (rail)

PSI Sheffield

Sheffield · Yorkshire & Humber

1st Floor, Albion House, Savile Street

S4 7UD

Nearest transport: Sheffield (rail / tram)

PSI Bradford

Bradford · Yorkshire & Humber

Ground Floor, Kirkgate House, 7 Kirkgate

BD1 1QS

Nearest transport: Bradford Interchange (rail)

PSI Hull

Hull · Yorkshire & Humber

Suite 2, Portland House, 45 Paragon Street

HU1 3NA

Nearest transport: Hull Paragon Interchange (rail)

PSI Manchester

Manchester · North West

2nd Floor, Pall Mall Court, 61-67 King Street

M2 4PD

Nearest transport: St Peter's Square (Metrolink)

PSI Liverpool

Liverpool · North West

Suite 5, Cotton Exchange, Bixteth Street

L3 9LQ

Nearest transport: Moorfields (rail)

PSI Preston

Preston · North West

1st Floor, Unicentre, Lords Walk

PR1 2TW

Nearest transport: Preston (rail)

PSI Bolton

Bolton · North West

Ground Floor, Paderborn House, Civic Centre, Bolton

BL1 1US

Nearest transport: Bolton (rail)

PSI Newcastle

Newcastle upon Tyne · North East

3rd Floor, Earl Grey House, 75-85 Grey Street

NE1 6EF

Nearest transport: Monument (Tyne and Wear Metro)

PSI Sunderland

Sunderland · North East

2nd Floor, Sunderland Software Centre, Tavistock Place

SR1 1PB

Nearest transport: Sunderland (Metro / rail)

PSI Edinburgh

Edinburgh · Scotland

Suite 9, Thistle House, 91 Haymarket Terrace

EH12 5HD

Nearest transport: Haymarket (rail / tram)

PSI Glasgow

Glasgow · Scotland

4th Floor, Cadogan House, 126 West Regent Street

G2 2RQ

Nearest transport: Buchanan Street (SPT Subway)

PSI Aberdeen

Aberdeen · Scotland

Unit 4, The Silver Fin Building, 455 Union Street

AB11 6DB

Nearest transport: Aberdeen (rail)

PSI Cardiff

Cardiff · Wales

1st Floor, Brunel House, 2 Fitzalan Road

CF24 0EB

Nearest transport: Cardiff Central (rail)

PSI Swansea

Swansea · Wales

Suite 6, Princess House, Princess Way

SA1 3LW

Nearest transport: Swansea (rail)

PSI Newport

Newport · Wales

Ground Floor, Olympia House, Upper Dock Street

NP20 1DW

Nearest transport: Newport (rail)

PSI Belfast

Belfast · Northern Ireland

3rd Floor, Arnott House, 12-16 Bridge Street

BT1 1LU

Nearest transport: Belfast City Hall (Glider bus)

PSI Derry / Londonderry

Derry / Londonderry · Northern Ireland

1st Floor, Richmond Chambers, The Diamond

BT48 6HP

Nearest transport: Derry~Londonderry (rail)

Frequently asked questions

How many Life in the UK test centres are there?

There are approximately 30 to 40 Life in the UK test centres across the UK. They are operated by PSI on behalf of the Home Office and are located in major cities throughout England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland. The exact number can vary as centres occasionally open, close, or relocate.

Can I choose any test centre?

Yes, you can book your Life in the UK Test at any test centre in the UK — you are not restricted to the one nearest your home address. Many people choose a centre based on availability, convenience, or transport links rather than proximity.

How do I book a Life in the UK Test?

You book online through the official government booking website at www.lituktestbooking.co.uk. You will need to create an account, choose a test centre and date, and pay the £50 test fee. Booking opens several weeks in advance and popular centres fill up quickly.

What if my nearest test centre has no availability?

If your nearest centre is fully booked, try centres in nearby cities — you are free to take the test at any location in the UK. Availability changes frequently, so it is also worth checking back regularly as cancellations open up new slots. Booking further in advance also gives you more options.

What should I bring to the test centre?

You must bring a valid, original form of photo ID — this can be a current passport, biometric residence permit (BRP), biometric residence card, or a travel document issued by the Home Office. Photocopies and expired documents are not accepted. Arrive at least 15 minutes before your test time.

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