Cardiff Life in the UK test centre

Name: PSI Cardiff — Life in the UK Test Centre
Address: Bizspace Trafalgar House, 5 Fitzalan Place 5th Floor, Cardiff, CF24 0ED, GB
Telephone: 0800 328 6510

PSI Cardiff — Bizspace Trafalgar House, 5 Fitzalan Place 5th Floor, Cardiff, CF24 0ED

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Address

Bizspace Trafalgar House, 5 Fitzalan Place 5th Floor

Cardiff, CF24 0ED

Opening hours

Monday to Saturday, 9:00–17:00

Closed Sundays and bank holidays

Operator

PSI Services

0800 328 6510

Test fee

£50 per attempt

Set by the Home Office

Book your test Get directions

You book the Life in the UK test through the official service. See GOV.UK: Life in the UK Test for the latest booking rules.

About the Cardiff centre

The Cardiff Life in the UK test centre is operated by PSI on the 5th floor of Bizspace Trafalgar House, 5 Fitzalan Place, just east of the city centre near Cardiff Queen Street station. Its central Cardiff location makes it convenient for candidates across South Wales sitting the Life in the UK test.

Located at Trafalgar House near Cardiff Central station. The primary test centre for South Wales, easily accessible from the M4 corridor.

Getting to the Cardiff test centre

•Cardiff Queen Street station is the nearest, only a few minutes' walk from Fitzalan Place, with Cardiff Central a little further out.
•The centre is within easy walking distance of the city centre, and local bus routes serve the surrounding streets.
•Fitzalan Place is close to the city's main roads, so driving is feasible but central Cardiff traffic and parking can be busy.
•Trafalgar House has no dedicated visitor parking; use a nearby city-centre car park, as on-street parking around Fitzalan Place is restricted and often metered.
•If you need step-free access or other adjustments, contact the centre on 0800 328 6510 before your appointment.
•Lockers are provided at most centres for phones, bags, and belongings.

What to bring on test day

1.Your valid, unexpired passport or biometric residence permit (BRP) — the same ID you used to book.
2.Your test booking confirmation (email or printout).
3.Arrive at least 15 minutes before your appointment.

You cannot bring phones, bags, or study materials into the test room. Lockers are provided at most centres.

About the Life in the UK test

The Life in the UK test has 24 multiple-choice questions. You have 45 minutes to complete it and need at least 18 out of 24 (75%) to pass. It covers British history, traditions, values, government, and everyday life.

Results are given immediately after the test. If you pass, you receive a letter confirming your result, which you need for your settlement or citizenship application.

Cardiff test centre — frequently asked questions

Where is the Cardiff Life in the UK test centre?

It is on the 5th floor of Bizspace Trafalgar House, 5 Fitzalan Place, Cardiff CF24 0ED, just east of the city centre near Queen Street station.

How do I get to the Cardiff test centre by public transport?

Cardiff Queen Street station is only a few minutes' walk from Fitzalan Place, and Cardiff Central is a little further away. Local bus routes also serve the surrounding city-centre streets.

Is there parking at the Cardiff Life in the UK test centre?

There is no dedicated parking at Trafalgar House and on-street space nearby is limited and metered. Use a city-centre car park a short walk away instead.

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