Chapter 1: Values and Principles of the UK

Becoming a Permanent Resident

अंतिम जाँच: 15 July 2026

• 1To apply to become a permanent resident (settlement / indefinite leave to remain) or a British citizen, an applicant must demonstrate knowledge of English and knowledge of life in the UK.
• 2The two requirements are: (1) pass the Life in the UK Test, AND (2) hold an acceptable English language qualification at B1 CEFR level or above (or an equivalent, e.g. an ESOL qualification at that level or a degree taught in English).
• 3Both requirements apply from October 2013 for settlement applications; before that, one route was an ESOL course with citizenship materials.
• 4Applicants must be able to speak and read English and have a good understanding of life in the UK.
• 5Immigration rules and application requirements change; the handbook directs applicants to check current requirements on the UK Border Agency / Home Office website (now gov.uk).
• 6After qualifying, applicants for citizenship attend a citizenship ceremony, usually arranged by the local authority.
• 7The handbook itself (all its chapters) is the only source material on which the test is based.