English-speaking background
If you speak and understand English because of your work or home life, you may be able to use this to prove your English language ability.
Use our online system to apply for selected visas or check visa details. Get help to use our online services.
We have enhanced Immigration Online. You can still access applications, documents or eVisas in the old system.
For some visas you need to speak and understand English. Find out which test results we accept, how to show your English-speaking background and who can buy language lessons.
If you speak and understand English because of your work or home life, you may be able to use this to prove your English language ability.
When you apply for a resident visa, your family can buy English lessons if they do not speak and understand English. Find out how much you pay and how to get lessons.
You can take a test to show us that you can use and understand English. Find out which tests we accept and the results you need for the visa you are applying for.
Before you can apply for a Turkey Working Holiday Visa, you must prove you can speak and understand English.