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I have applied for GMAT exam on 20.08.2019. I couldn't write the exam due to non vailability of passport with me. I came to know about this on the day of the exam.

I request everyone to carry your passports while going to exam. Also ensure that passport is not expired.

Confirmation mail from GMAT will not specifically mention about this.

Please take care and don't waist your hard earned money

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Passport Mandatory

I couldn't write the exam due to non vailability of passport with me. I came to know about this on the day of the exam.

I request everyone to carry your passports while going to exam. Also ensure that passport is not expired.

Confirmation mail from GMAT will not specifically mention about this.
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GMAC website clearly mentions the IDs that will be accepted. Unexpired passport is mandatory for testtakers in most, if not all, regions.

There will not be any email confirmation.

Try pleading with them to get some consideration for the lost monies. Since this is a policy matter, you can try providing reasons. GL!

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Passport Mandatory 26 Aug 2019, 11:33
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There are different requirements depending on the country of test and your origin. E.g. US Citizens can use a driver's license as a form of an ID but an international citizen in the US can only use their passport. They could not use a US Driver's license, which does not make much sense but whatever.... this seems to be the biggest gotcha in the US for test-takers.
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This is another reason that all test takers should visit the facility and ask questions. The staff are usually helpful (as long as they are not too busy), especially if you mention that you are rehearsing for test day. They understand that your practice will help them with a quicker checkin on your actual day. Tell them your name, they will usually check the future appointment date to verify you are in there. Then try to go through as much as possible with them - documents, forms, process, fingerprinting, layout of the building, lockers, bathrooms, etc.
Good luck on your appeal or retake.

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Yeah in India it is mandatory to carry a passport..
Its mentioned on GMAT website too
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This is another reason that all test takers should visit the facility and ask questions. The staff are usually helpful (as long as they are not too busy), especially if you mention that you are rehearsing for test day. They understand that your practice will help them with a quicker checkin on your actual day. Tell them your name, they will usually check the future appointment date to verify you are in there. Then try to go through as much as possible with them - documents, forms, process, fingerprinting, layout of the building, lockers, bathrooms, etc.
Good luck on your appeal or retake.

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The "helpfulness" aspect with regard to centers varies widely. Some centers may be helpful in parts of the US and some Western regions. In other regions of the world, many of the centers are understaffed, overworked, uninformed, or just do not want to help anyone. In addition, spending the time and money to visit a center is just not feasible, especially in regions with poor transport, or security issues, or those that have very few centers spread across boundaries. Examples from the U.S. and others do not transfer readily to other regions.

The best solution is to always rely on the website and/or directly contact the test administering organizations. These organizations will tend to point to their websites when policies are under consideration.
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Oh, I understand that it is not universally the same around the world. It varies by region and administrator.
I researched and actually signed up for exams in China and Hong Kong when I was living in the region.
In the end, I moved my test date back to align with a short trip to the US. But even moving that was an extreme difficulty.
I do agree that research and information on websites is critically important to review.
My theme was trying to take any guess work out of the process. Do all the research and/or visits up front so that test day is automatic and you can save your energy / decision making for the questions.
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