IELTS Requirement for UK Visas and Immigration (2022)

People who want to migrate to the UK for any study purposes or for any professional purposes need to write IELTS for the UKVI exam. IELTS for UKVI means IELTS for UK Visa and immigration, which is one of the Secure English Language Test (SELT) that is approved by UK home office. And the applicants from Non-English speaking countries must attend this exam before applying for UK Universities, colleges, or any working areas. IELTS for UKVI exam is similar to the regular IELTS exam in terms of exam pattern, scores, difficulty levels, and the exam syllabus or content. And it also has 4 sections like Reading, Writing, Listening, and Speaking to assess the English proficiency level of Test seekers. However, the applicants can use their IELTS for UKVI test scores to prove their English Language abilities which supports them with UK Visa and Immigration registration. IELTS Life Skills IELTS Life Skills is a new set of tests that are approved by UKVI and it is also a part of Secure English language Test (SELT). It comes under the CEFR level with scores of A1 and B1. The test consists of only 2 sections Listening and Speaking as it is only applied for a few UK visa categories. IELTS Life skills exam was introduced by UK government in early 2016 for the people who want to extend their visa time in Family route. Under this test, the applicant’s everyday communication skills are evaluated by giving them topics like Family and Friends, personal experience, Travel, healthcare, housing, education, working, etc.And the examiner will check their abilities in Speaking and Listening based on Gathering and conveying information, participation in discussions, and Communicating while speaking. The following table format shows the tasks and focus of the IELTS Lifeskills test.

How much score is required in IELTS for UK 

Individuals who want to study in UK need to appear for English proficiency level exams to prove their English ability. IELTS( International English Language Testing System) Academic test is popular exams among international students who want to study in UK. students need to secure the required score band as per the University requirements along with Tier 4 VIsa to study in UK.

The following are the minimum IELTS score requirements based on course levels for test- seekers to go to UK:

IELTS Test Score: Requirement for Visa

People who are applying for UK visas Under different categories need to attain the specified IELTS scores to support their UK Visa registration. The following table format shows the list of minimum IELTS scores needed by the test seekers for UK Visas registration.

Test Approved for UK Visa and Immigration

IELTS test forms and the scores is different based on the applicant’s Visa requirements and the purpose of their work or study in UK. There are different types of IELTS for UKVI tests that are available and approved for UK Visa and Immigration registration.

The following is the list of IELTS for UKVI exam:

IELTS UKVI registration process

IELTS for UKVI exam is managed by IDP partners with IELTS Australia, British Council, and Cambridge Assessment English. Test seekers who want to migrate to UK through IELTS for UKVI test can register in any test center either through online or offline mode.The application fee for IELTS for UKVI is Rs 15,100 INR and the fee for the IELTS Life Skills test is Rs 13, 940 INR.

Online Registration process:

• First, visit the official webpage of the IELTS exam and create a new account by filling in the required information like Email ID, Contact information, etc.
• Later log in to your profile and choose the type of tests like IELTS for UKVI or IELTS Life skills test.
• Later choose the test date. As the test dates are not available frequently it is suggested to apply for the test at least before 3 months of the actual test date. And the Speaking test is conducted before 7 days of the actual test.
• Before submitting the application form recheck the information and edit it if needed.
• If it is needed, apply for more than allowed TRFs forms as you wish to send them to more institutions.
• Once the registration form is completed pay the registration fee. The fee can be paid only through Netbanking or by Credit or debit cards.

• First download the registration form from the official IELTS website.
• Later fill in the required information as guided and submit the form to the nearby IELTS branch office.
• In the offline registration mode, the payment can be done through demand draft or by Bank deposition.

IELTS for UKVI test is conducted in test centers available throughout the country like Cochin, Hyderabad, New Delhi, Ahmedabad, etc.The test dates are limited for the month. So, students need to register for the exam before the deadline. However, the IELTS scores from not officially designated test centers are not taken into consideration. So, before writing test seekers need to check the exam details and test center details clearly. 

IELTS UKVI test results

The test results of IELTS for UKVI will be available for students within 13 days after the exam and the results for the IELTS Lifeskills test of will be announced for applicants within 7 days of time after their attempt. But, test seekers of the IELTS for UKVI exam cant see the results through online. The IELTS for UKVI test authority sends the results in Test Result Form (TRF) through postal to the address mentioned by you in the application or registration form.

Ans: Test seekers can take IELTS for UKVI and Life skills test a various number of times as there is no restriction for taking exams. But, if any student or applicants qualified for the life skills test for one time, they cant retake the exam within the duration of 2 years at the same level

2.Do I able to get a refund if I cancel my IELTS for UKVI exam?

Ans: Yes, individuals who registered for IELTS for UKVI exam are eligible for a refund of registration fee if they cancel their exam. But, the refund amount is based on the time of cancellation, which means if you cancel your IELTS for UKVI exams 14 or more days before the exam date you can get the refund amount of 75% But, if you cancel your exam in less than 2 days’ time of the actual exam, you can only receive 25% of the registration fee.

Ans: IELTS for UKVI is much harder than the normal IELTS exam. But, the syllabus and exam pattern for the IELTS for UKVI is almost the same as the IELTS exam. Like the IELTS exam, the IELTS for UKVI is also approved by many organisations, Universities