UK visa information
The table below shows the test and minimum score that is required for your visa application.
Type | Visa | Minimum CEFR level | PTE score equivalent | Skills assessed | Test |
Work | Start-up visa | B2 | 59 | Reading, Writing Speaking, and Listening | PTE Academic UKVI |
Work | Innovator visa | B2 | 59 | Reading, Writing Speaking, and Listening | PTE Academic UKVI |
Work | Representative of an Overseas Business | A1 | Pass | Speaking and Listening | PTE Home A1* |
Work | Tier 2 General visa – in most cases | B1 | 43 | Reading, Writing Speaking, and Listening | PTE Academic UKVI |
Work | Tier 2 Sportsperson visa | A1 | Pass | Speaking and Listening | PTE Home A1* |
Work | Tier 2 Minister of Religion visa | B2 | 59 | Reading, Writing Speaking, and Listening | PTE Academic UKVI |
Study | Student route visa (formerly known as the Tier 4 General student visa) Below degree level i.e. pre-sessional courses | B1 | 43 | Reading, Writing Speaking, and Listening | PTE Academic UKVI |
Study | Student route visa (formerly known as the Tier 4 General student visa) – degree level and above | B2 (Some universities will require a higher grade) | 59 | Reading, Writing Speaking, and Listening | PTE Academic PTE Academic UKVI** (dependent on institution visa approval status) |
Family | Family route Spouse/partner Fiance, fiancee or proposed civil partner Parent of a dependent | A1 | Pass | Speaking and Listening | PTE Home A1* |
Family | Family route (extension) Spouse/partner Parent of a dependent | A2 | Pass | Speaking and Listening | PTE Home A2* |
Settlement | Settlement (indefinite leave to remain) or citizenship | B1 | Pass | Speaking and Listening | PTE Home B1* |
*You can use a higher level test. For example PTE Home B1 test could be used for a spouse/partner visa application. You can also take the PTE Academic UKVI test for a family visa provided that you score above the minimum CEFR level.
**There is no difference in test content between PTE Academic and PTE Academic UKVI. Book PTE Academic UKVI if you require a SELT Unique Reference Number (URN) for inclusion on your visa application.