UK citizenship test24 questions from a bank of 563, or pick one of the 18 numbered mock tests below. Answer, then move on; you can go back and change answers before you finish. Your result, and every answer explained, the moment you finish.
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Each mock is a full 24-question test with a 45-minute clock and a pass mark of 18, in the same mix of topics as the real thing. Every mock has different questions, so you can work through them in order and keep track of your best score on each one. Your scores are saved on this device only.
The mocks draw on all 563 of Altto’s practice questions across the five topics of the official handbook. They are unofficial practice, written by Altto, and not the Home Office’s questions. If you would rather practise one topic at a time, use Study mode above, or go to British history, government and the law, a modern society, what is the UK or values and principles.
What the official test that people take to settle in the UK or become British citizens involves.
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Most British people have never seen the questions, and many are surprised how hard they are. The test expects you to know things like the year of the Battle of Bannockburn, which saint’s day falls on 1 March, how many people sit on a jury in Scotland and who founded modern nursing. None of that comes up much in everyday life, which is why it makes such a good challenge to send to friends and family.
Historically about 7 in 10 people taking the real test have passed it. People who sit it usually study the handbook for weeks first.
| Topic | Examples |
|---|---|
| Values and principles | Democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty, tolerance, and the responsibilities and freedoms of living in the UK. |
| What is the UK | The four nations, capitals, patron saints and their days, the flags, Crown dependencies and overseas territories. |
| A long and illustrious history | From Stonehenge and the Romans to the Normans, the Tudors, the Civil War, the Industrial Revolution and the two world wars. |
| A modern, thriving society | Religion and festivals, sport, music, theatre, literature, food and famous places. |
| Government, the law and your role | Parliament, elections, the courts, the police, devolved governments and how to take part in your community. |
The government’s May 2025 Immigration White Paper proposed replacing the test with one focused more on British values and democratic principles, with a new handbook. As of late 2026 no new test or handbook has been published, so the real test is still based on the 3rd edition handbook. Check GOV.UK before you book.
12 of the 62 questions in this topic, with answers. Use Study mode above for the rest.
Which countries make up the United Kingdom?
Answer: England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. The UK is made up of England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. Great Britain is England, Scotland and Wales only.
What is the capital city of Scotland?
Answer: Edinburgh. Edinburgh is the capital of Scotland.
Who is the patron saint of Scotland?
Answer: St Andrew. St Andrew is the patron saint of Scotland. His day is 30 November.
When is St David’s Day?
Answer: 1 March. St David’s Day, for the patron saint of Wales, is 1 March.
Which two places have St Andrew’s Day and St Patrick’s Day as official holidays?
Answer: Scotland and Northern Ireland. St Andrew’s Day is a bank holiday in Scotland and St Patrick’s Day is a bank holiday in Northern Ireland.
What is shown on the official flag of Wales?
Answer: A red dragon. The Welsh flag shows a red dragon on a white and green background.
What is the UK’s national anthem?
Answer: God Save the King. The national anthem is God Save the King (God Save the Queen during a queen’s reign).
What is the highest mountain in the United Kingdom?
Answer: Ben Nevis. Ben Nevis in the Scottish Highlands is the highest mountain in the UK, at about 1,345 metres.
What is the largest city in Scotland?
Answer: Glasgow. Glasgow is Scotland’s largest city, while Edinburgh is the capital.
What is the national flower of Wales?
Answer: The daffodil. The daffodil and the leek are national emblems of Wales.
What is the Welsh name for Wales?
Answer: Cymru. Cymru is the Welsh name for Wales.
In which part of the UK is Cornwall?
Answer: England. Cornwall is in the far south-west of England.
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