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By *emini Man OP   Man
over a year ago

There and to the left a bit

Or to give it it's correct title a "Life In The UK Test" - which is something people not born here take to prove they know enough about Britain to live here - would you be able to pass one?

There are examples all over the web if you Google them - I just took one and got 19/24 which is a pass so phew I can stay (even though I'm a Brit).

Do you think you'd be able to pass one for another country, without studying, and if so which?

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By *tephTV67TV/TS
over a year ago

Cheshire

I failed, hang on there's a knock at the door. Who could that be, I'm not expecting anyone ? ....

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I hope so as I need to take this next year. - Mrs

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By *ntrigued32Couple
over a year ago

Nottingham

I failed 16/24 and I guessed most of them 16

Although I did know when Christmas Eve was

D.

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By *emini Man OP   Man
over a year ago

There and to the left a bit

They're not as easy as you might think - from what I understand those that take it get a book with most of the info in to study and it's multiple choice, so a level to logic can be applied but even so - there are questions that even as a Brit you'd struggle with.

Ones I got wrong were:

Who minted the first coins? Choices included Iron Age people, Romans, Anglo-Saxons

Who formed the Church Of England? Choices included Henry VIII, Oliver Cromwell, Churchill

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I’ve passed the online ones before but the questions should be different and less antiquated. They should ask things like “what vegan food product sparked controversy in 2018?” “What food product was thrown on politicians in protest in 2019?”

“What should be eaten after a night out ?”

“Is banter a term for joking fun, thinly veiled dickishness, or both?”

“Can you accept that to be British means you will always have to correct the pronunciation of others who were not born here?”

I can go on hahahaha but I won’t. - Mrs Cagey. ( and yes some of this IS banter/ you decide which kind I mean

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

No idea il take it in a bit stay tuned bare in mind my IQ is 3

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By *naswingdressWoman
over a year ago

Manchester (she/her)


"I’ve passed the online ones before but the questions should be different and less antiquated. They should ask things like “what vegan food product sparked controversy in 2018?” “What food product was thrown on politicians in protest in 2019?”

“What should be eaten after a night out ?”

“Is banter a term for joking fun, thinly veiled dickishness, or both?”

“Can you accept that to be British means you will always have to correct the pronunciation of others who were not born here?”

I can go on hahahaha but I won’t. - Mrs Cagey. ( and yes some of this IS banter/ you decide which kind I mean "

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"They're not as easy as you might think - from what I understand those that take it get a book with most of the info in to study and it's multiple choice, so a level to logic can be applied but even so - there are questions that even as a Brit you'd struggle with.

Ones I got wrong were:

Who minted the first coins? Choices included Iron Age people, Romans, Anglo-Saxons

Who formed the Church Of England? Choices included Henry VIII, Oliver Cromwell, Churchill"

So its nothing to do with the uk now nothing about brexit and knife crime gang life?

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By *pursChick aka ShortieWoman
over a year ago

On a mooch

Well that’s a test if you like history, answers 90% of them

I passed with flying colours and a gold star 24/24

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By *emini Man OP   Man
over a year ago

There and to the left a bit


"They're not as easy as you might think - from what I understand those that take it get a book with most of the info in to study and it's multiple choice, so a level to logic can be applied but even so - there are questions that even as a Brit you'd struggle with.

Ones I got wrong were:

Who minted the first coins? Choices included Iron Age people, Romans, Anglo-Saxons

Who formed the Church Of England? Choices included Henry VIII, Oliver Cromwell, Churchill

So its nothing to do with the uk now nothing about brexit and knife crime gang life?"

It's a mix - part pub quiz type questions, part politics, some contemporary, some historical

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"They're not as easy as you might think - from what I understand those that take it get a book with most of the info in to study and it's multiple choice, so a level to logic can be applied but even so - there are questions that even as a Brit you'd struggle with.

Ones I got wrong were:

Who minted the first coins? Choices included Iron Age people, Romans, Anglo-Saxons

Who formed the Church Of England? Choices included Henry VIII, Oliver Cromwell, Churchill"

You have to buy the study book and then also pay for the test but once you pass it, it’s good forever. You need to take it for permanent residency and for citizenship depending on what you’re going for. My next visa is for permanent residency and after I have that I can apply for citizenship. I don’t know that I will because the cost is so out of reach. Just my next visa will be about £3500 and then citizenship is about £1800. This will be my third visa and I’ve been married to a Brit since 2002. My first cost about 2300, second cost £2700 and the third final one is the most. It’s really challenging especially as being here of course I pay taxes, an additional surcharge to use the NHS and contribute and even a speeding ticket can reflect negatively. They could deny the visas if they choose. It’s a taxing process. But I like it here, and it’s worth it, just way harder than most people think.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

22/24 tripped on scottish law and the voting one

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By *emini Man OP   Man
over a year ago

There and to the left a bit


"They're not as easy as you might think - from what I understand those that take it get a book with most of the info in to study and it's multiple choice, so a level to logic can be applied but even so - there are questions that even as a Brit you'd struggle with.

Ones I got wrong were:

Who minted the first coins? Choices included Iron Age people, Romans, Anglo-Saxons

Who formed the Church Of England? Choices included Henry VIII, Oliver Cromwell, Churchill

You have to buy the study book and then also pay for the test but once you pass it, it’s good forever. You need to take it for permanent residency and for citizenship depending on what you’re going for. My next visa is for permanent residency and after I have that I can apply for citizenship. I don’t know that I will because the cost is so out of reach. Just my next visa will be about £3500 and then citizenship is about £1800. This will be my third visa and I’ve been married to a Brit since 2002. My first cost about 2300, second cost £2700 and the third final one is the most. It’s really challenging especially as being here of course I pay taxes, an additional surcharge to use the NHS and contribute and even a speeding ticket can reflect negatively. They could deny the visas if they choose. It’s a taxing process. But I like it here, and it’s worth it, just way harder than most people think. "

Ouch I didn't realise they cost that much - didn't expect it to be free but even so, especially as you say you pay financial contributions too but then I guess there are some that don't/won't contribute in other ways, so it's about balance

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By *emini Man OP   Man
over a year ago

There and to the left a bit

Oh and for balance I just did an Australian one which is similar - failed with 55%

Was going to do the US one but it's more complex with a series of tests, one about language comprehension and one about history/society etc so not a quick do on-line

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I've lived here for nearly 50 years and only got 75%

What chance would a newbie have?

The chances would probably be less than getting a shag on here

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Failed miserably

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By *naswingdressWoman
over a year ago

Manchester (she/her)


"I've lived here for nearly 50 years and only got 75%

What chance would a newbie have?

The chances would probably be less than getting a shag on here "

Gotta keep the foreigners out (I'm not serious).

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"They're not as easy as you might think - from what I understand those that take it get a book with most of the info in to study and it's multiple choice, so a level to logic can be applied but even so - there are questions that even as a Brit you'd struggle with.

Ones I got wrong were:

Who minted the first coins? Choices included Iron Age people, Romans, Anglo-Saxons

Who formed the Church Of England? Choices included Henry VIII, Oliver Cromwell, Churchill

You have to buy the study book and then also pay for the test but once you pass it, it’s good forever. You need to take it for permanent residency and for citizenship depending on what you’re going for. My next visa is for permanent residency and after I have that I can apply for citizenship. I don’t know that I will because the cost is so out of reach. Just my next visa will be about £3500 and then citizenship is about £1800. This will be my third visa and I’ve been married to a Brit since 2002. My first cost about 2300, second cost £2700 and the third final one is the most. It’s really challenging especially as being here of course I pay taxes, an additional surcharge to use the NHS and contribute and even a speeding ticket can reflect negatively. They could deny the visas if they choose. It’s a taxing process. But I like it here, and it’s worth it, just way harder than most people think.

Ouch I didn't realise they cost that much - didn't expect it to be free but even so, especially as you say you pay financial contributions too but then I guess there are some that don't/won't contribute in other ways, so it's about balance"

Well you’re not allowed to claim any benefits of any kind while on a visa. The exceptions are refugees and asylum seekers but that’s a different sort of visa. It depends on what kind you’re here for what you pay. I think because of free movement they had to crack down with higher costs to balance the books- but they do increase the fees every year and sometimes astronomically. Along with all the other silly paperwork. When we lived in my country we had to do the same for Mr.Cagey. We have spent almost 20 years proving our relationship to two governments and it’s a challenge haha. It really does impact some families badly though as the British citizen on a spousal visa has to be the breadwinner over a certain amount to be granted one. The foreign spouses income isn’t considered for the initial visa. This means if that person has lived elsewhere and been a stay at home parent, they have to come back here alone and earn about 18,600 ( more with kids) for 6 months before they can bring in their non British spouse. They do not make it easy and we are very lucky we had his family to make it easier for us. Wish we had done it before 2012 though, I would’ve been granted immediate permanency based on the length of marriage at that time. It’s always changing and is a lot more challenging than some think. People always say “but G is English”. Lol but I’m not and no one lets me forget it.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I've lived here for nearly 50 years and only got 75%

What chance would a newbie have?

The chances would probably be less than getting a shag on here

Gotta keep the foreigners out (I'm not serious). "

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Or to give it it's correct title a "Life In The UK Test" - which is something people not born here take to prove they know enough about Britain to live here - would you be able to pass one?

There are examples all over the web if you Google them - I just took one and got 19/24 which is a pass so phew I can stay (even though I'm a Brit).

Do you think you'd be able to pass one for another country, without studying, and if so which?"

France or Germany

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By *elma and ShaggyCouple
over a year ago

Bedworth

Oh dear, time to revoke my British citizenship. I failed, 62.5%

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By *ustme34Man
over a year ago

Bingley


"I failed 16/24 and I guessed most of them 16

Although I did know when Christmas Eve was

D."
is that on the test

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By *abs..Woman
over a year ago

..

I failed but I’m staying

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By *pursChick aka ShortieWoman
over a year ago

On a mooch


"Oh and for balance I just did an Australian one which is similar - failed with 55%

Was going to do the US one but it's more complex with a series of tests, one about language comprehension and one about history/society etc so not a quick do on-line"

I just the Australian one and passed with 80%

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By *emini Man OP   Man
over a year ago

There and to the left a bit


"Oh and for balance I just did an Australian one which is similar - failed with 55%

Was going to do the US one but it's more complex with a series of tests, one about language comprehension and one about history/society etc so not a quick do on-line

I just the Australian one and passed with 80% "

No one likes a smarty pants

And hurrah you qualify for free membership of a Walkabout bar of your choosing

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By *pursChick aka ShortieWoman
over a year ago

On a mooch


"Oh and for balance I just did an Australian one which is similar - failed with 55%

Was going to do the US one but it's more complex with a series of tests, one about language comprehension and one about history/society etc so not a quick do on-line

I just the Australian one and passed with 80%

No one likes a smarty pants

And hurrah you qualify for free membership of a Walkabout bar of your choosing"

Can’t help my knowledge of history gets me through anyway I’ve got to be good at something lol

Oh joys the delightful sticky floors of the walkabouts, what a prize

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By *emini Man OP   Man
over a year ago

There and to the left a bit


"Oh and for balance I just did an Australian one which is similar - failed with 55%

Was going to do the US one but it's more complex with a series of tests, one about language comprehension and one about history/society etc so not a quick do on-line

I just the Australian one and passed with 80%

No one likes a smarty pants

And hurrah you qualify for free membership of a Walkabout bar of your choosing

Can’t help my knowledge of history gets me through anyway I’ve got to be good at something lol

Oh joys the delightful sticky floors of the walkabouts, what a prize "

Oh am sure there's plenty you're good at

But yeah basically a decent level of general knowledge and you should be able to pass most or at least get a reasonable score

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By *ara JTV/TS
over a year ago

Bristol East


"They're not as easy as you might think - from what I understand those that take it get a book with most of the info in to study and it's multiple choice, so a level to logic can be applied but even so - there are questions that even as a Brit you'd struggle with.

Ones I got wrong were:

Who minted the first coins? Choices included Iron Age people, Romans, Anglo-Saxons

Who formed the Church Of England? Choices included Henry VIII, Oliver Cromwell, Churchill"

What relevance is any of that in 2019?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"

But yeah basically a decent level of general knowledge and you should be able to pass most or at least get a reasonable score"

I’m insulted

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By *naswingdressWoman
over a year ago

Manchester (she/her)


"I failed 16/24 and I guessed most of them 16

Although I did know when Christmas Eve was

D.is that on the test "

Yes

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By *BWandhusbandCouple
over a year ago

Midlands

I failed at 67%.

Katie.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I got 19 out of 24.

I didn’t know roast beef and potatoes was a traditional English meal. I thought it was roast chicken with veg on sundays.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

19/24 a few a were educated guesses and some I never had a clue of. 3 of them I only know from going to London or I'd have got 16 lol

I might have a go at the American one next. If there was any other country outside the uk and Ireland that I might know(or guess lucky at) it'd be America.

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By *partharmonyCouple
over a year ago

Ruislip

What an interesting question, OP.

I (Luke) took one and got 20/24. I might ask Hannah later. She's American and may want to go for British citizenship in the future.

I didn't know when St David's Day is which isn't a worry to me because I don't know any of the national saint's days. I also slipped up on some historical questions like which century Christianity came to these shores. "I couldn't give a shit, it's all a load of bollocks" wasn't an option, so I guessed.

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By *emini Man OP   Man
over a year ago

There and to the left a bit


"

But yeah basically a decent level of general knowledge and you should be able to pass most or at least get a reasonable score

I’m insulted "

Don't be, the bit I missed from that was the line "without any studying" - which anyone seeking to take the test for real is given the chance to do

Can I stop digging now?

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By *emini Man OP   Man
over a year ago

There and to the left a bit


"They're not as easy as you might think - from what I understand those that take it get a book with most of the info in to study and it's multiple choice, so a level to logic can be applied but even so - there are questions that even as a Brit you'd struggle with.

Ones I got wrong were:

Who minted the first coins? Choices included Iron Age people, Romans, Anglo-Saxons

Who formed the Church Of England? Choices included Henry VIII, Oliver Cromwell, Churchill

What relevance is any of that in 2019?

"

The questions overall are a mix of historical, contemporary, political, geographical etc etc, and desingned to show a level of knowledge and interest in the country you have chosen to reside in perhaps and to deter those just seeking to live here to take advantage?

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By *naswingdressWoman
over a year ago

Manchester (she/her)


"They're not as easy as you might think - from what I understand those that take it get a book with most of the info in to study and it's multiple choice, so a level to logic can be applied but even so - there are questions that even as a Brit you'd struggle with.

Ones I got wrong were:

Who minted the first coins? Choices included Iron Age people, Romans, Anglo-Saxons

Who formed the Church Of England? Choices included Henry VIII, Oliver Cromwell, Churchill

What relevance is any of that in 2019?

The questions overall are a mix of historical, contemporary, political, geographical etc etc, and desingned to show a level of knowledge and interest in the country you have chosen to reside in perhaps and to deter those just seeking to live here to take advantage?

"

I think it's "keep the foreigners out (without falling foul of those namby pamby human rights stuff)".

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By *abioMan
over a year ago

Newcastle and Gateshead

technically i am a uk national so would have needed to go thru all this.... but then found out i am eligible for an irish passport... so went down that route instead.... happy days!!!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"They're not as easy as you might think - from what I understand those that take it get a book with most of the info in to study and it's multiple choice, so a level to logic can be applied but even so - there are questions that even as a Brit you'd struggle with.

Ones I got wrong were:

Who minted the first coins? Choices included Iron Age people, Romans, Anglo-Saxons

Who formed the Church Of England? Choices included Henry VIII, Oliver Cromwell, Churchill

You have to buy the study book and then also pay for the test but once you pass it, it’s good forever. You need to take it for permanent residency and for citizenship depending on what you’re going for. My next visa is for permanent residency and after I have that I can apply for citizenship. I don’t know that I will because the cost is so out of reach. Just my next visa will be about £3500 and then citizenship is about £1800. This will be my third visa and I’ve been married to a Brit since 2002. My first cost about 2300, second cost £2700 and the third final one is the most. It’s really challenging especially as being here of course I pay taxes, an additional surcharge to use the NHS and contribute and even a speeding ticket can reflect negatively. They could deny the visas if they choose. It’s a taxing process. But I like it here, and it’s worth it, just way harder than most people think. "

Why do you have to keep paying? Surely you'd have Indefinite Leave to Remain after being married so long. What country are you from?

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By *oxic1998Woman
over a year ago

Belfast

Took 3 different tests. Failed the first 2 but pasted the 3rd

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By *angtidy42Couple
over a year ago

Redditch

23 out of 24. Who know 1st of March was St David's day.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Lived here my whole life and would prob struggle with the UK one!! How the fuck do I know who won love island FFS! Lol

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over a year ago

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

By the sounds of it no I wouldn't pass I don't even no the bus number that stop's outside my house but as I don't need to take it I'm not bothered but I hope they have to interview them as load's near me can't speak English or understand it and been here years don't no how they live or communicate with others

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By *naswingdressWoman
over a year ago

Manchester (she/her)


"By the sounds of it no I wouldn't pass I don't even no the bus number that stop's outside my house but as I don't need to take it I'm not bothered but I hope they have to interview them as load's near me can't speak English or understand it and been here years don't no how they live or communicate with others"

There's a minimum English requirement for most visas.

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By *naswingdressWoman
over a year ago

Manchester (she/her)


"By the sounds of it no I wouldn't pass I don't even no the bus number that stop's outside my house but as I don't need to take it I'm not bothered but I hope they have to interview them as load's near me can't speak English or understand it and been here years don't no how they live or communicate with others

There's a minimum English requirement for most visas. "

... And tbh some Brits would struggle with the more difficult levels.

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By *emini Man OP   Man
over a year ago

There and to the left a bit


"By the sounds of it no I wouldn't pass I don't even no the bus number that stop's outside my house but as I don't need to take it I'm not bothered but I hope they have to interview them as load's near me can't speak English or understand it and been here years don't no how they live or communicate with others"

Last I heard it wasn't a prerequisite to be able to speak the language of the country you live in and I am sure those that don't manage - just as all the British ex-pats living in Spain. Cyprus etc get by without speaking Spanish, Cypriot etc

But this thread wasn't about that - but whether as a native of this country you'd be able to pass the test

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By *iss_tressWoman
over a year ago

London

Got 23 out of 24: didn't know the radar answer. Questions seemed basic to me.

Would I pass another countries? America and most of Europe, probably. Anywhere else: doubtful.

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By *xelf787Man
over a year ago

Chorlton, Manchester

You're right it's not easy, I got 18/24. Got the one about coins wrong, all the ones about churchs, one about the registered vote and one I was supposed to select 2 answers not one! R.T.F.Q.!!! D'oh!!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

A friend had to do this about 5 years ago.

A few of us tired the online test and most if we weren't born here would not be able to stay.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"They're not as easy as you might think - from what I understand those that take it get a book with most of the info in to study and it's multiple choice, so a level to logic can be applied but even so - there are questions that even as a Brit you'd struggle with.

Ones I got wrong were:

Who minted the first coins? Choices included Iron Age people, Romans, Anglo-Saxons

Who formed the Church Of England? Choices included Henry VIII, Oliver Cromwell, Churchill

You have to buy the study book and then also pay for the test but once you pass it, it’s good forever. You need to take it for permanent residency and for citizenship depending on what you’re going for. My next visa is for permanent residency and after I have that I can apply for citizenship. I don’t know that I will because the cost is so out of reach. Just my next visa will be about £3500 and then citizenship is about £1800. This will be my third visa and I’ve been married to a Brit since 2002. My first cost about 2300, second cost £2700 and the third final one is the most. It’s really challenging especially as being here of course I pay taxes, an additional surcharge to use the NHS and contribute and even a speeding ticket can reflect negatively. They could deny the visas if they choose. It’s a taxing process. But I like it here, and it’s worth it, just way harder than most people think. "

I was just going to say this. Its not cheap. My friend went through so much, it really isn't an easy prosses.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Woohooooo 23 out of 24! I can stay. Got the Spanish Armada year wrong.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"By the sounds of it no I wouldn't pass I don't even no the bus number that stop's outside my house but as I don't need to take it I'm not bothered but I hope they have to interview them as load's near me can't speak English or understand it and been here years don't no how they live or communicate with others

Last I heard it wasn't a prerequisite to be able to speak the language of the country you live in and I am sure those that don't manage - just as all the British ex-pats living in Spain. Cyprus etc get by without speaking Spanish, Cypriot etc

But this thread wasn't about that - but whether as a native of this country you'd be able to pass the test "
I certainly wouldn't pass but on the language side it should be definitely a requisite I would be happy to take one if I wanted to go and live in another country

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

No I failed. I'm crap at history. I'm on the boat.

There's no other country where I'd pass their test either.

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By *xelf787Man
over a year ago

Chorlton, Manchester


"Woohooooo 23 out of 24! I can stay. Got the Spanish Armada year wrong. "

I didn't get that question I wonder how many sets of questions there is?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Woohooooo 23 out of 24! I can stay. Got the Spanish Armada year wrong.

I didn't get that question I wonder how many sets of questions there is?"

I did test one. There’s quite a few. Quite hard though especially if you’re not british! And quite irrelevant I’d say.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Should make the druggies and murderers take this test. If they don’t pass then fuck them off to Australia like the olden days

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I better start studying !

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I better start studying !"

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By *naswingdressWoman
over a year ago

Manchester (she/her)


"Should make the druggies and murderers take this test. If they don’t pass then fuck them off to Australia like the olden days "

Australia might object.

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By *xelf787Man
over a year ago

Chorlton, Manchester


"Woohooooo 23 out of 24! I can stay. Got the Spanish Armada year wrong.

I didn't get that question I wonder how many sets of questions there is?

I did test one. There’s quite a few. Quite hard though especially if you’re not british! And quite irrelevant I’d say. "

Yes def say the ones about churches are irrelevant

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By *naswingdressWoman
over a year ago

Manchester (she/her)


"By the sounds of it no I wouldn't pass I don't even no the bus number that stop's outside my house but as I don't need to take it I'm not bothered but I hope they have to interview them as load's near me can't speak English or understand it and been here years don't no how they live or communicate with others

Last I heard it wasn't a prerequisite to be able to speak the language of the country you live in and I am sure those that don't manage - just as all the British ex-pats living in Spain. Cyprus etc get by without speaking Spanish, Cypriot etc

But this thread wasn't about that - but whether as a native of this country you'd be able to pass the test I certainly wouldn't pass but on the language side it should be definitely a requisite I would be happy to take one if I wanted to go and live in another country "

Language is a requirement.

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over a year ago


"Woohooooo 23 out of 24! I can stay. Got the Spanish Armada year wrong.

I didn't get that question I wonder how many sets of questions there is?

I did test one. There’s quite a few. Quite hard though especially if you’re not british! And quite irrelevant I’d say.

Yes def say the ones about churches are irrelevant "

And who wrote daffodils!!?? lol

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By *aughtyandhandsomeMan
over a year ago

button moon


"Woohooooo 23 out of 24! I can stay. Got the Spanish Armada year wrong.

I didn't get that question I wonder how many sets of questions there is?

I did test one. There’s quite a few. Quite hard though especially if you’re not british! And quite irrelevant I’d say.

Yes def say the ones about churches are irrelevant

And who wrote daffodils!!?? lol "
william wordsworth

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By *evil_u_knowMan
over a year ago

city

I wouldn't want to become a citizen of another country.

I'm Irish though, not british, id likely fail the british one.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Woohooooo 23 out of 24! I can stay. Got the Spanish Armada year wrong.

I didn't get that question I wonder how many sets of questions there is?

I did test one. There’s quite a few. Quite hard though especially if you’re not british! And quite irrelevant I’d say.

Yes def say the ones about churches are irrelevant

And who wrote daffodils!!?? lol william wordsworth "

I know . I was talking about the relevance of the question!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Should make the druggies and murderers take this test. If they don’t pass then fuck them off to Australia like the olden days

Australia might object. "

They didn’t back then

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By *naswingdressWoman
over a year ago

Manchester (she/her)


"Should make the druggies and murderers take this test. If they don’t pass then fuck them off to Australia like the olden days

Australia might object.

They didn’t back then "

I mean, the indigenous people did.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Should make the druggies and murderers take this test. If they don’t pass then fuck them off to Australia like the olden days

Australia might object.

They didn’t back then

I mean, the indigenous people did."

True

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By *emini Man OP   Man
over a year ago

There and to the left a bit


"Woohooooo 23 out of 24! I can stay. Got the Spanish Armada year wrong.

I didn't get that question I wonder how many sets of questions there is?

I did test one. There’s quite a few. Quite hard though especially if you’re not british! And quite irrelevant I’d say.

Yes def say the ones about churches are irrelevant

And who wrote daffodils!!?? lol william wordsworth

I know . I was talking about the relevance of the question!"

It's relevant because it is part of our cultural history

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Woohooooo 23 out of 24! I can stay. Got the Spanish Armada year wrong.

I didn't get that question I wonder how many sets of questions there is?

I did test one. There’s quite a few. Quite hard though especially if you’re not british! And quite irrelevant I’d say.

Yes def say the ones about churches are irrelevant

And who wrote daffodils!!?? lol william wordsworth

I know . I was talking about the relevance of the question!

It's relevant because it is part of our cultural history "

Disagree that it’s relevant in a test on whether people know enough about Britain to live here!

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By *emini Man OP   Man
over a year ago

There and to the left a bit


"Woohooooo 23 out of 24! I can stay. Got the Spanish Armada year wrong.

I didn't get that question I wonder how many sets of questions there is?

I did test one. There’s quite a few. Quite hard though especially if you’re not british! And quite irrelevant I’d say.

Yes def say the ones about churches are irrelevant

And who wrote daffodils!!?? lol william wordsworth

I know . I was talking about the relevance of the question!

It's relevant because it is part of our cultural history

Disagree that it’s relevant in a test on whether people know enough about Britain to live here! "

But wanting to live here should include a knowledge of our cultural and other history and heritage as well as values and standards, and politics etc so I'd still say it's very relevant.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I am a British Citizen haven't got a clue if my parents were British or not though, and I just took that Citizen test well a few of the modules anyway failed miserably so I would be fu*cked lol

Not surprising though I left the UK at 18, with very little education.

I now hold duel nationalty as an Egyptian Citizen as well as a UK Citizen.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Going through the process now for the wife. Serious money involved. £1330 for the application, then the nearest post office for the biometrics is Inverness so another £200 to get to the post office and back.

Been married 27 years now and she knows more about uk culture and history than me. Fingers crossed on the application, if it fails we're back to Japan.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

22/24 so i can stay

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Nope

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By *elloIntrigueMan
over a year ago

North West UK

20/24 for mine.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

A good portion of the questions are based on the statistical data from the last census. What gets me is how is the statistical data about the population, religion etc from eight years ago is relevant today? It's all a money making mechanism of the government.

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By *hy_bangor_bi-girlWoman
over a year ago

Bangor

Id pass the Irish citizen test because we learned more about Irish history and Irish politics in school then we did about Britain. Figure that out..

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Going through the process now for the wife. Serious money involved. £1330 for the application, then the nearest post office for the biometrics is Inverness so another £200 to get to the post office and back.

Been married 27 years now and she knows more about uk culture and history than me. Fingers crossed on the application, if it fails we're back to Japan."

Really hope things work out for you, I am sure they will.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Going through the process now for the wife. Serious money involved. £1330 for the application, then the nearest post office for the biometrics is Inverness so another £200 to get to the post office and back.

Been married 27 years now and she knows more about uk culture and history than me. Fingers crossed on the application, if it fails we're back to Japan."

Best of luck, it really is so hard and some part of you always stays on edge without that permanency - Mrs

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"By the sounds of it no I wouldn't pass I don't even no the bus number that stop's outside my house but as I don't need to take it I'm not bothered but I hope they have to interview them as load's near me can't speak English or understand it and been here years don't no how they live or communicate with others"

There is an English test required for most visas and definitely for indefinite leave to remain and for citizenship. You might be confused by asylum seekers or by people who live in the EU who ( for now ) can live here due to free movement without undergoing these visa requirements. I didn’t have to take a language test as I’m from an English speaking country but if I wasn’t I would have had to take and additional test and show the certificate each time I renewed my visa.

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By *rimson_RoseWoman
over a year ago

Tamworth


"A good portion of the questions are based on the statistical data from the last census. What gets me is how is the statistical data about the population, religion etc from eight years ago is relevant today? It's all a money making mechanism of the government."

Well it is only taken every 10 years. So it’s the most up to date info they have. Populations don’t usually change that dramatically in that time e.g. the population only increased by about 3mn between 2001 and 2011.

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