Your ID must be the original (not a copy) and valid on the date of the exam. The only exception to this is if you are using a UK Biometric Residence Permit or UK Biometric Residence Card that expires on or after 31 December 2024 - please see the table below for more information.
If you have booked with a physical ID you must have this with you on the day of the exam or you will be refused entry. If you have lost your expired BRP or BRC card please contact UKVI for further advice.
The following are the only ID types which can be used to book an exam:
| ID type | Note |
|---|---|
| UK eVisa | - |
| Passport | - |
| Identity card of EEA nationals | The EEA includes the European Union (EU) countries and Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway. European Union countries are: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Republic of Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovenia, Slovakia, Spain, and Sweden. Identity cards of Switzerland are also accepted. |
| UK Biometric Residence Permit | If your UK Biometric Residence Permit expires on or after 31 December 2024, you can continue to use it to book a SELT exam after its expiry. Please enter the expiry date as shown on your card when booking your exam. You must bring your expired card with you on the day of the exam. |
| UK Biometric Residence Card | If your UK Biometric Residence Card expires on or after 31 December 2024, you can continue to use it to book a SELT exam after its expiry. Please enter the expiry date as shown on your card when booking your exam. You must bring your expired card with you on the day of the exam. |
| Convention Travel Document | - |
| Stateless person's Travel Document | - |
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