Life in the United Kingdom A Journey to Citizenship

Addendum:On 31 January 2020 the United Kingdom left the European Union (EU).

Sections of the handbook, Life in the United Kingdom: A Guide for New Residents 3rd edition, which refer to the UK being a member of the EU and its institutions, are out of date and have been removed from subsequent prints of the handbook.


On 8 September 2022 Her Majesty the Queen sadly passed away.

Sections of the handbook, Life in the United Kingdom: A Guide for New Residents 3rd edition, which refer to Queen Elizabeth II and the Monarchy, are out of date and have been removed from subsequent prints of the handbook.

You will not be asked any questions on this as part of the Home Office approved test based on the current (3rd) edition of the Life in the UK handbook.

Prepare to pass your Life in the UK test first time with the only official range of Life in the United Kingdom publications. If you are taking the Life in the UK test, you must read the official Life in the United Kingdom: A Guide for New Residents, 3rd Edition handbook. This essential handbook contains all the official learning material for the test and is written in clear, simple language - making it easy to understand.

You may also find a copy of the Life in the United Kingdom: Official Study Guide and Life in the United Kingdom: Official Practice Questions and Answers book useful. These publications are available in a range of formats to suit you.