If you are unable to attend to take the initial assessment (Stage 2) your application cannot progress further. However, alternative arrangements are in place for those who genuinely cannot attend on this date for reasons of ill-health or on religious grounds only. Please contact the NRO if this applies to you.

There are no plans currently to allow applicants to take this assessment from abroad. If you are applying from overseas, please note that you will be expected to be available for both Stage 2 and Stage 3