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Clear, side-by-side comparison tables for the decisions that come up on the way to British citizenship — routes, status, English tests, and the tools you use to prepare.
UK settlement routes compared: Skilled Worker, spouse, Global Talent and Graduate
Most routes to indefinite leave to remain (ILR) take five years, but they differ on sponsorship, English requirements, and whether they lead to settlement at all. Here's how the main routes compare.
Compare →ILR vs British citizenship: which should you get?
Indefinite leave to remain (ILR) lets you stay in the UK with no time limit, but British citizenship gives you a passport, the vote, and a status that can't lapse. Here's how they compare.
Compare →Life in the UK test apps and websites compared
Free websites, paid apps, and BritPass all promise to get you test-ready. Here's how they compare on the things that actually help you pass.
Compare →English test options for UK citizenship compared
There are three main ways to meet the English language requirement for citizenship or settlement: a B1 Secure English Language Test (SELT), an accredited ESOL course, or a degree taught in English. Here's a quick comparison — see our full guide for the detail.
Compare →The best Britizen alternative for the Life in the UK test
BritPass matches Britizen on coverage and mock tests, but you pay once instead of subscribing — and you get a £50 pass guarantee Britizen doesn't offer.
Compare →A better alternative to lifeintheuktests.co.uk
Free practice sites like lifeintheuktests.co.uk are a fine starting point, but they're shallow and ad-heavy. BritPass goes deeper — and you can still start for free.
Compare →Do you need the Life in the UK test book? A better way to revise
The official handbook is where the test content comes from — but reading isn't practising. BritPass turns the same material into questions, mocks and feedback so it actually sticks.
Compare →The best alternative to free Life in the UK test sites
Free Life in the UK test sites are great for a first try, but they cap out fast. Here's how BritPass compares — and why you can still start without paying.
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