NCLEX fees
How much does the NCLEX cost if you test outside the US?
For US licensure, NCSBN charges a registration fee and adds an international scheduling fee plus any value added tax when you book a centre outside the United States. The registration fee rises in February 2027. Fees are paid by card in the currency NCSBN lists, and NCSBN refunds none of them.
What does NCSBN charge for the NCLEX?
The fees below are NCSBN’s, by the country you want a licence from, not the country you test in. Source: NCSBN: NCLEX fees and payment
| Fee | US licensure | Canadian registration | Australian licensure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registration fee | $200 USD | $360 CAD, excluding local taxes | $200 USD |
| Registration fee from February 1, 2027 | $350 USD | $570 CAD | $350 USD |
| International scheduling fee, plus value added tax where applicable | $150 USD | $150 CAD | $150 USD |
| Change of nursing regulatory body | $50 USD | $50 CAD | Not applicable |
| Change of exam type (RN or PN) | $50 USD | Not applicable | Not applicable |
| Change of exam language (English or French) | Not applicable | $50 CAD | Not applicable |
What else should you know before you pay?
- NCSBN refunds no registration fee and no international scheduling fee, for any reason, including a duplicate registration, a missed change window or a no-show. Source: NCSBN: NCLEX fees and payment
- Fees are paid with a Visa, Mastercard or American Express credit, debit or prepaid card, and the name, card number and expiry date are required. Source: NCSBN: NCLEX fees and payment
- The licence fee your nursing regulatory body charges is separate, and NCSBN does not list it. Ask the board you apply to. Source: NCSBN: NCLEX fees and payment
- NCSBN converts nothing into your local currency. A card issuer may add its own exchange rate and charges, so check with your bank before you pay. Source: NCSBN: NCLEX fees and payment
An Authorization to Test that runs out means registering and paying again, so book once your board declares you eligible. The full route is in how to take the NCLEX-RN from abroad.
NCLEX costs from your country
Each country page adds the home regulator's own steps and whether you need to travel to test.
NCLEX in Nigeria
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Read the guide NCLEX from IndiaNCLEX in India
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Read the guide NCLEX from KenyaNCLEX in Kenya
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Read the guide NCLEX from MexicoNCLEX in Mexico
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Read the guideEvery country at once: NCLEX test centres outside the US and NCLEX fees for international candidates.
Common questions
How much is the NCLEX for international candidates?
For US licensure, NCSBN lists a $200 registration fee plus a $150 international scheduling fee and any value added tax, so $350 before tax when you book a centre outside the United States. From February 1, 2027 the registration fee is $350.
Source: NCSBN: NCLEX fees and payment
Is the NCLEX fee refundable?
No. NCSBN refunds no registration fee and no international scheduling fee, for any reason, including a no-show or a missed change window.
Source: NCSBN: NCLEX fees and payment
Can I pay the NCLEX fee in my own currency?
NCSBN lists fees in US dollars for US and Australian licensure and Canadian dollars for Canadian registration, paid by Visa, Mastercard or American Express card. Your card issuer handles any conversion.
Source: NCSBN: NCLEX fees and payment
Sources
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