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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