Balady Food Health Registration: Fees, Steps and Retakes

Last verified: 11 November 2026. This is an independent guide; it is not affiliated with Ministry of Municipalities and Housing via the Balady platform or any government body. Exam details can change, so check the exam page at Ministry of Municipalities and Housing via the Balady platform before relying on any figure.

We cannot register you or issue your certificate; registration and payment happen only with Ministry of Municipalities and Housing via the Balady platform.

Fees

Certificate and test fees follow the municipal fee schedule; a second retest costs SAR 150 per the requirements guide (source).

Registration steps

1. Submit the health-certificate request on Balady (web or app) as the worker or establishment representative, with a profession and licensed activity on the mandatory list.
2. Complete the medical examination at a Ministry of Health–approved centre and keep the report valid.
3. Study the free Balady educational bag or finish accredited training before the test.
4. Book the health-education test at an approved centre and pass with 80% within 90 days of certificate issue (plus a 15-day extension if needed).
5. Pay the fees and keep the digital health certificate; renew the certificate yearly and the test every 3 years.

Results and retakes

• Results: Electronic result after the test; digital certificate via Balady
• Retakes: First retake free within 3 days to 3 months; then training and a fee (SAR 150 for the next attempt per the guide)
• Validity: Certificate valid one year; health-education test must be passed every 3 years

Before you pay the fee

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