If you’re applying for a UK family visa – such as a spouse, partner, or fiancé visa – you’ll need to meet the English language requirement. This means passing an approved A1 English Test for UK Family Visa applications.
🎓 What Is the A1 SELT GESE Grade 2 Test?
The A1 SELT GESE Grade 2 is a short, speaking and listening test designed to prove basic English skills. It’s one of the approved Secure English Language Tests (SELT) required for UK visa applications under UK Immigration Rules if you are applying for a UK Family Visa.
🛂 Who Needs to Take This Test?
You need to take the A1 English Test for UK Family Visa if you are applying for any of the following:
- Spouse visa (joining a British partner)
- Fiancé(e) or proposed civil partner visa
- Unmarried partner visa
The test is also required when switching from a fiancé visa to a spouse visa once you are married in the UK.
📍 Where Can You Take the A1 English Test?
Tests must be taken at a UKVI-approved test centre. In Thailand, the A1 SELT test is available at:
- Trinity College London (GESE Grade 2) – authorised provider
- Book online with Trinity College
🧾 What Do You Need to Bring?
- Your original passport or national ID
- Your booking confirmation email
⏱️ How Long Is the Test?
The A1 English Test for UK Family Visa takes around 7–10 minutes and only includes speaking and listening. There is no reading or writing component at the A1 level.
📅 How Long Is It Valid?
Once you pass the A1 English test, the result is valid for **2 years**. You may need to take a higher-level test (A2 or B1) later when applying to extend your visa or settle permanently.
💡 Need Help With Booking or Visa Support?
At Thai Visa Express, we help Thai nationals apply for UK family visas, including guidance on booking A1 English tests and preparing supporting documents.
Contact us today to start your application with expert help.
