UK visa tests

Discover the right Secure English Language Test (SELT) certificate  for your UK work visa, settlement, or citizenship application. 

Why choose PTE for your UK visa?

Get your results quickly, usually within two days.

Our unique combination of AI scoring and human expertise reduces the risk of bias

Get a certificate easily with frequent test dates and centers around the world.

UK family visas

If you’re applying for a spouse visa or a parent-of-a-dependent visa, let us know.  

If you’re already living in the UK and need an extension to your A1 visa, let us know aswell.

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UK settlement and citizenship

 

If you’re applying for Settlement (Indefinite Leave to Remain) or British Citizenship.

UK student visas

If you’re applying for a course that is degree level or above at a UK Higher Education Institution (HEI), you can take PTE Academic certificate.

Choose PTE Academic UKVI if you’re applying for a course that is:

  • Below degree level (for example a foundation, pathways or professional English course) and/or

  • Somewhere that is not a Higher Education Institution

PTE Academic and UKVI are the same certificates, but PTE Academic UKVI gives you a Unique Reference Number (URN) for your UK visa application. Always check with the institution about the specific requirements for the course you are applying.

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UK work visas

 
  • Skilled worker visa (formerly known as the Tier 2 General work visa) 

  • Start-up visa 

  • Innovator visa 

  • Minister of religion visa (Tier 2) 

  • Sportsperson (Tier 2) visa 

  • Representative of an Overseas Business visa