ART Migration Review Fee Increased to $3,727: Costs and Deadlines Explained
Updated: Oct 14
The ART confirms that the fee for most reviewable migration decisions under Part 5 of the Migration Act is AUD 3,727, with a possible 50% reduction for financial hardship. The applicable fee depends on the review type; certain decisions are exempt and character-related refusals or cancellations may attract the standard application fee instead. The revised fees apply to fees paid on or after 1 July 2026, including where a review was lodged earlier. Review deadlines are strict and the Tribunal generally cannot extend them.
Official sources: https://www.art.gov.au/help-and-resources/fees and https://www.art.gov.au/about/news-and-updates/upcoming-application-fee-increase
A merits review is time-sensitive, and the Tribunal application fee is separate from any professional fees. Applicants should understand both the cost and the deadline before deciding what to do.
Effective date: 1 July 2026.
What changed
The application fee for review of a reviewable migration decision increased to $3,727. A 50% reduction may be available on financial hardship grounds. The protection review fee is now $2,293 and is generally payable only if the review is unsuccessful.
The new fees apply from 1 July 2026. The applicable amount and payment rules depend on the type of review. Financial-hardship reduction is not automatic and must be considered separately.
Who may be affected
Anyone considering merits review after a visa refusal or cancellation.
Old fee quotes can cause urgent funding problems near a jurisdictional deadline. Fee reduction requests require separate consideration and should not delay lodgement.
What this does not mean
Paying the fee does not guarantee a successful review. A fee reduction is not automatic, and asking for a reduction should not cause an applicant to miss the review deadline.
Important points
Migration review fee: $3,727 from 1 July 2026.
A 50% reduction may be available where the statutory financial-hardship test is met.
Protection review fee: $2,293, generally payable only if unsuccessful.
Tribunal fees are separate from professional fees and may change through indexation.
Summary
The ART charges a separate application fee for most migration reviews. The current migration review fee is $3,727. A reduced fee may be available for financial hardship, but strict review deadlines still apply.
Official source
Official source: Administrative Review Tribunal
Important information
This article provides general information only and is current as at 12 August 2026. It is not legal or migration advice. Australian migration law, policy, fees and processing arrangements can change, and the correct approach depends on the facts and documents in each matter. Visa outcomes and processing times cannot be guaranteed.
For advice based on your circumstances, you may book an initial consultation with Chin & Co Migration Agency.
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