Taking life in the UK test years before

[rerdos]

Hi there,

I moved to the United Kingdom in 2015 so I still have quite a lot years until I can become a British Citizen.

Since I'm 21 it's easier for me to learn new things now rather than learning them later on. So I had the idea on the other day of taking the Life in the UK test now as it doesn't have expiration date. It would also be interesting to learn the history and culture of the country that I'm going to dedicate my life to.

So my questions are:
1. is there a possibility that in 4 years time when I'm going to apply for British Citizenship, my application will be refused as my life in the UK test is too old (4 years old)
2. The certification of pass has a postcode on it. As I'm a young professional I'm going to move quite a lot times, so will it be a problem that my future postcode won't match the postcode on the certification?
3. In the application for the test, there is an option of why I want to take the test. Do I need to tick 'Naturalisation' even if it will be in 4 years time?

Thanks!

[Tea_Rocket]

The way the rules are right now, passing the Life in the UK test now should mean that you won't need to take it again, even if you move from where you are.

However, anyone who has been in the UK long enough to qualify for indefinite leave to remain or permanent residence (which you will need before you apply for citizenship) can tell you that the rules about immigration and naturalisation can change significantly in relatively short periods of time. For instance, someone who arrived now would not be able to recreate my immigration journey because I was at had a type of visa (post-study work) that no longer exists. The rules about the Life in the UK test may change in the future (for example, they may raise the pass mark or change the sorts of questions asked, which could mean that old tests may no longer be accepted) or it may be done away with altogether before you need it to apply for anything.

Because of this, I would advise holding off on taking the Life in the UK test until you're less than a year away from making an application that requires it. Plus, the longer you're in the country, the more information you'll know just from living here, and the less you'll have to remember from the booklet.