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Where can you take the CPA exam outside the US? The 19 international locations

2026-11-03 · 4 minute read · By Binod Raj Singh, CPA

The countries with Prometric CPA test centers, who can use them, what it costs and how to book a seat.

You no longer need to fly to the US to sit the CPA exam. NASBA, the AICPA and Prometric run the same exam at test centers in 19 countries, with scores released on the same timeline as in the US.

The 19 countries

Bahrain, Bermuda, Brazil, Egypt, England, Germany, India, Ireland, Israel, Japan, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Nepal, the Philippines, the Republic of Korea, Saudi Arabia, Scotland and the United Arab Emirates.

Each country has one or more Prometric centers. The exact cities and open dates appear when you search for a seat on the Prometric site with your Notice to Schedule.

Who can test abroad

• You must qualify through a US board that takes part in international testing. Alabama, Idaho, North Carolina and the Virgin Islands currently do not.
• You need a valid passport or national ID card.
• Once eligible, you can test at any international location that offers the exam, not only in your own country.

How to book

1. Apply to your boardGet approved by a participating board and receive your Notice to Schedule (NTS).
2. Register for international testingUse your NTS to choose the international location and pay the international fee: $390 per section, or $460 in India. Your details must match your board record exactly.
3. Wait a day, then scheduleAllow at least 24 hours after registering each section, then book your date with Prometric.

You can only sit a section at the location you registered for. Popular centers fill early near the end of each quarter, so book as soon as your NTS arrives.

Sources. NASBA: International administration of the Uniform CPA Examination · NASBA: US CPA exam expands to the Philippines