Tougher language requirements announced for British citizenship

9 Apr 2013 12:49 PM

Home Office to introduce new English language test to stay in UK

Individuals seeking British naturalisation or settlement will be required to hold English language qualifications as well as passing the Life in the UK test (LITUK) , Immigration Minister Mark Harper announced yesterday (8th April 2013) .

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From 28 October, applicants must prove they possess an appropriate level of conversational English (B1 intermediate) as well as passing the LITUK test in order to satisfy the Knowledge of Language and Life requirement.

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