VisaWho this applies to
Use this guide if you are checking United Kingdom before choosing an exam, paying a centre, or submitting a document. It does not decide eligibility, an exemption, or certificate acceptance for an individual case.
Key decisions
- Identify the authority or institution receiving your proof.
- Confirm the exact certificate, level, exam version, and document format it accepts.
- Verify local booking, ID, fee, result, cancellation, and timing details with official sources.
Detailed explanation
What IELTS UKVI is
UKVI’s current SELT list names both IELTS for UKVI and IELTS Life Skills as approved IELTS products. The correct product and skills depend on the application route.
Which CEFR level you need
This page does not provide a fixed route-to-level table. Select the exact visa or nationality route on GOV.UK and confirm its current CEFR level, required skills, exemptions and evidence rules.
What to verify before booking
- Confirm the exact route, CEFR level and required skills on GOV.UK.
- Match those requirements to an approved IELTS product and approved location on the current UKVI list.
- Check the date, price and provider terms with IELTS before paying.
What to verify officially
Official verification pending. This page does not yet have the reviewed authority metadata required to publish a source fact table. Confirm the current requirement and accepted proof with the receiving authority before acting.
Common mistakes
- Booking before confirming the exact proof for the route.
- Using an old price, date, or centre listing without checking the official page.
- Assuming another applicant's outcome applies to your own case.
Next action
Confirm the current requirement with the organisation that will receive your proof.