To be admitted to your GMAT exam, you must present valid identification that meets all GMAT requirements for your testing location. Identification requirements vary by country, and some locations require a passport regardless of citizenship.
You are responsible for reviewing the current ID requirements and Location Specific Regulations before your exam appointment.
You must present valid and acceptable identification that meets all requirements for your testing location on the day of your exam.
Before You Test
Review the following resources carefully before your appointment:
These resources explain which forms of identification are accepted in your testing location and whether a passport is required.
Important ID Requirements
Your identification must:
- Be an original physical document (copies are not accepted)
- Be valid and unexpired
- Contain your full name
- Contain a recent, recognizable photograph
- Match the name in your mba.com account and exam registration
Your ID must comply with all local testing regulations and requirements
The name on your identification must exactly match the name used when you registered for the exam.
Depending on your testing location, a passport book may be required.
Testing Outside Your Country of Citizenship
Requirements vary by testing location. Review the Location-Specific Regulations page before scheduling or taking your exam.
Candidates taking their exam outside of their country of citizenship (as entered when you registered) must present a valid passport.
- Before exam day, confirm that the country of citizenship in your mba.com account is correct
Name Matching Requirements
The first and last name on your GMAT registration must exactly match the first and last name shown on your identification.
Differences involving:
- spelling
- missing names
- reversed names
- additional names
- nicknames
may prevent you from being admitted to the exam.
To update your name, visit:
What Happens if My ID Does Not Meet Requirements?
If you do not present acceptable identification:
- you will not be admitted to the exam
- your exam fee will be forfeited
- you will be required to pay the full fee to schedule a new appointment
Exceptions are granted only in limited circumstances.
Alternate Identification Requests
If you do not have access to a required passport or acceptable identification document, you may request a review by contacting Customer Care.
When submitting a request, provide:
- Your full name
- Your GMAT appointment details (if scheduled)
- The identification documents you currently possess
- Any additional information that may support your request
Approval is not guaranteed and must be received at least five (5) business days before your appointment date.
If You Do Not Present Acceptable Identification
If you arrive for your exam without acceptable identification:
- You will not be admitted to the exam
- Your appointment will be marked as a no-show
- Your exam fee will be forfeited
- You must pay the full exam fee to schedule a new appointment
Exceptions cannot be granted at the testing site or on exam day.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use a driver's license?
Accepted identification varies by testing location. Review the Identification Requirements and Location-Specific Regulations pages to determine which forms of identification are accepted for your appointment.
Can I use a passport card?
Passport card acceptance varies by location. Review the applicable Identification Requirements and Location-Specific Regulations before your exam.
My passport has expired. Can I still test?
No. Identification must be valid and unexpired on the day of your exam.
I recently changed my name. What should I do?
Contact Customer Care before your exam if the name in your mba.com account does not match the name on your identification.
What if I am unsure whether my identification will be accepted?
Contact Customer Care before your appointment. Identification issues discovered on exam day may prevent you from testing.