How early should I arrive for my theory test in Northern Ireland?

DVA advises theory test candidates to arrive around 15 minutes before the scheduled appointment.

Arriving late can mean you are not allowed to sit the test and may lose the fee.

Arriving early gives time for identity and licence checks before the test starts. Treat the arrival time as part of the appointment rather than planning to walk in at the exact test time.

Northern Ireland theory tests, practical driving tests and candidate requirements are administered by the Driver & Vehicle Agency (DVA), so current DVA/nidirect guidance should be used for bookings, documents, fees and test-day rules.