The first step for an internationally educated nurse applying to a Canadian regulator; NNAS verifies the documents and shares them with the regulator, which makes the registration decision.

How fast is the Expedited Service?

NNAS issues its Advisory Report within 5 business days of receiving your last document.

What does registering cost once I can work in Ontario?

CAD 69 for initial registration, plus the annual fee.

What else does CNO ask?

Completion of a nursing programme for the category; nursing practice within the past three years; the registration examination; the jurisprudence examination; transition to practice; proficiency in English or French; authorization to work in Ontario; declarations on conduct and health with a police record check.

Do I need recent practice?

Yes: experience practising as a nurse within the past three years, or completion of an approved nursing programme within three years.

Can I work as a nurse before I meet every requirement?

An applicant who does not yet meet every General Class requirement may apply for the Temporary Class and work as a nurse while completing them.

How long does it take?

CNO says about 12 months, as a guideline only.

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How much do NNAS, the College of Nurses of Ontario and the NCLEX cost?

NNAS charges CAD 750 for its Expedited Service, the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) CAD 489.29 to apply and CAD 45.20 for its jurisprudence exam, and the NCLEX-RN costs CAD 360 plus CAD 150 at a centre outside Canada and the mainland United States: CAD 1,794.49 before you register.

Checked 31 Oct 2026 · CNO ↗

Fees, in the order you pay them

Step	Fee
NNAS Expedited Service, for its Advisory ReportYou pay	CAD 750
CNO applicationYou pay	CAD 489.29
NCLEX-RN registrationYou pay	CAD 360
International scheduling fee, for a centre outside Canada and the mainland US	CAD 150
CNO jurisprudence examYou pay	CAD 45.20
Total, before you register	CAD 1,794.49

NCLEX-RN fees for registrations from 1 Feb 2027

Step	Fee
NCLEX-RN registration	CAD 570
International scheduling fee, for a centre outside Canada and the mainland US	CAD 150
Total	CAD 720

Good to know

What is NNAS for?: The first step for an internationally educated nurse applying to a Canadian regulator; NNAS verifies the documents and shares them with the regulator, which makes the registration decision.
How fast is the Expedited Service?: NNAS issues its Advisory Report within 5 business days of receiving your last document.
What does registering cost once I can work in Ontario?: CAD 69 for initial registration, plus the annual fee.
What else does CNO ask?: Completion of a nursing programme for the category; nursing practice within the past three years; the registration examination; the jurisprudence examination; transition to practice; proficiency in English or French; authorization to work in Ontario; declarations on conduct and health with a police record check.
Do I need recent practice?: Yes: experience practising as a nurse within the past three years, or completion of an approved nursing programme within three years.
Can I work as a nurse before I meet every requirement?: An applicant who does not yet meet every General Class requirement may apply for the Temporary Class and work as a nurse while completing them.
How long does it take?: CNO says about 12 months, as a guideline only.

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