United KingdomValues 17 · Values and principles of the UK
Most adults who apply for permanent residence or British citizenship must show two things. What are they?
- aThat they own a home and have a UK bank account for at least a year
- bThat they can speak and read English, and understand life in the UKCorrect answer
- cThat they have a steady job and hold a full UK driving licence
- dThat they have a British partner and a British employer who supports them
Why?
Applicants usually need to prove their English and pass the Life in the UK test, which shows their knowledge of life in the UK. Owning a home, holding a job or a driving licence, or having a British partner are not general requirements.
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Apart from an approved English test, which of these can be used to prove your English when applying for citizenship?Correct answer:A degree taught or researched in English that is recognised as equal to a UK degree
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Which of these people does not need to take the Life in the UK test?Correct answer:Someone aged 65 or over
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