CME-5B Registration: Fees, Steps and Retakes

Last verified: 11 November 2026. This is an independent guide; it is not affiliated with Financial Academy or any government body. Exam details can change, so check the exam page at Financial Academy before relying on any figure.

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Fees

SAR 1,700 (source).

• The fee is paid in full in advance through the Financial Academy's systems and is not refunded once payment is confirmed unless the Academy cancels the exam (exam policies).

Registration steps

1. Sign in to your account on the Financial Academy website (fa.gov.sa), or create one; if your employer registers you, it is done from the employer's account.
2. Open the CME-5B exam page and choose the exam language (Arabic or English).
3. Pick an available date and test centre and review the booking details.
4. Pay the fee in full through the Academy's systems; it is not refunded once payment is confirmed unless the Academy cancels the exam.
5. On exam day, arrive at least 30 minutes early with valid ID that matches your registration name.

On exam day

• Bring valid ID showing the same name as your registration; a mismatch can bar you from the exam.
• Arrive at least 30 minutes early; latecomers may be refused entry once the exam has started.

Before you pay the fee

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