Life in the UK Test
Cost Calculator
Work out exactly how much the Life in the UK Test will cost you in 2026 — including the test fee, study materials, and potential resits.
1. Official handbook
The Home Office recommends studying the official handbook (£12.99).
2. Practice tool
How will you practise for the test?
3. Expected attempts
Each attempt costs £50. Around 75% pass first time.
Estimated total cost
£72.98
How much does the Life in the UK Test cost?
The Life in the UK Test fee is £50 per attempt, set by the Home Office. This is a fixed fee — every test centre charges the same amount. You pay online when you book your test.
If you fail and need to resit, you pay the full £50 again each time. There is no limit on the number of attempts, but each one adds up. According to the latest pass rate data, around 25% of test-takers fail on their first attempt.
Beyond the test fee, most people spend money on study materials. The official handbook costs around £12.99. Practice test apps range from free (with ads and limited questions) to £9.99 for a comprehensive platform like Pass Britain with 1,000 verified questions and an AI tutor. The calculator above helps you estimate your total cost based on your choices.
For a full breakdown of all costs involved, read our complete guide to Life in the UK Test costs in 2026.