Portsmouth Life in the UK test centre

PSI Portsmouth — 102 Clarendon Road, Southsea, Portsmouth, PO4 0SY

About the Portsmouth centre

The Portsmouth Life in the UK test centre is run by PSI at 102 Clarendon Road, a white house-style building in Southsea, on the eastern side of the city. Sitting among residential streets away from the seafront, it serves candidates from across Portsmouth, Havant, Fareham and the wider south Hampshire coast sitting the Life in the UK test.

Located on Clarendon Road in Southsea, close to Portsmouth city centre. Serves Hampshire and the South Coast.

Getting to the Portsmouth test centre

• •The nearest railway stations are Fratton and Portsmouth & Southsea, both roughly a mile or more away, so most candidates finish the journey by local bus or a short taxi ride.
• •Southsea is well served by local bus routes running along the main roads near Clarendon Road; check your operator's app for the stop closest to the centre.
• •By car, Portsmouth is reached via the M27 and M275; enter PO4 0SY into your sat-nav to reach Clarendon Road.
• •There is no dedicated car park at the centre, but as a residential part of Southsea there is on-street parking on Clarendon Road and nearby streets, some of it restricted, so allow time to find a space.
• •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.

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