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How to register for NAT-TEST

The steps to register for the Japanese NAT-TEST. The process differs outside Japan and in Japan.

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Registration steps

Taking it outside Japan

  1. Find your local test site

    Application methods and deadlines differ by country and city.

    Application flow (NAT-TEST) ↗

  2. Apply and pay

    Your application is complete once the fee is paid.

  3. Receive your admission ticket

    1–2 weeks before the test.

  4. Take the test

  5. Get your score report and certificate

    About 3 weeks after the test. The score report is emailed as a PDF; certificates are mailed to those who pass.

Application period (in Japan)

  • Nov 2026 (BD)（2026-11-14）〜2026-10-16
  • Nov 2026 (NP)（2026-11-14）〜2026-10-16
  • Nov 2026 (B)（2026-11-15）〜2026-10-16
  • Dec 2026 (BD)（2026-12-12）〜2026-11-13
  • Dec 2026 (NP)（2026-12-12）〜2026-11-13

Outside Japan, check the application period with the host institution in your city.

Fees

  • Bangladesh
    In Bangladesh. Published by each country's test organizer (checked 2026-09)    ৳4,000
  • Bhutan
    BTN 2,980–3,430 depending on venue. Published by each country's test organizer (checked 2026-09)    from BTN 2,980
  • Cambodia
    Charged in USD. Published by each country's test organizer (checked 2026-09)    $30
  • China
    Levels 1–2: RMB 520 / Levels 3–5: RMB 430. Published by each country's test organizer (checked 2026-09)    from CNY 430
  • India
    GST included. Published by each country's test organizer (checked 2026-09)    ₹2,360
  • Indonesia
    IDR 500,000–555,000 depending on venue. Published by each country's test organizer (checked 2026-09)    from Rp 500,000
  • Japan
    Tokyo venue    ¥6,000
  • Kyrgyzstan
    In Kyrgyzstan. Published by each country's test organizer (checked 2026-09)    KGS 2,000
  • Mongolia
    In Mongolia. Published by each country's test organizer (checked 2026-09)    ₮65,000
  • Myanmar
    Yangon venue; Mandalay MMK 60,000–65,000. Published by each country's test organizer (checked 2026-09)    K 72,000
  • Nepal
    In Nepal. Published by each country's test organizer (checked 2026-09)    Rs 4,500
  • Philippines
    Manila venue (USD 35 from Oct 2025); Davao PHP 1,700. Published by each country's test organizer (checked 2026-09)    $35
  • Sri Lanka
    In Sri Lanka. Published by each country's test organizer (checked 2026-09)    Rs 7,000
  • Thailand
    Levels 1–2: THB 1,500 / Levels 3–5: THB 1,000. Published by each country's test organizer (checked 2026-09)    from ฿1,000
  • Uzbekistan
    In Uzbekistan. Published by each country's test organizer (checked 2026-09)    UZS 400,000
  • Vietnam
    In Vietnam. Published by each country's test organizer (checked 2026-09)    ₫800,000

For other countries, check with the host institution.

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Source: Application flow (NAT-TEST) ・ Application flow (NAT-TEST) ・ Last checked: 2026-10-01