Visa Appeal & Administrative Review Tribunal Costs and Fees

The current charge for a Part 5 migration review is $3,727. In case the ART reserves, varies or sends back the matter to the Department, 50% of the payment is refunded to the applicant. Generally speaking, character related visa refusal or cancellations require the ART standard fee of $1,195. However, fee and outcome regulations differ for protection assessments.

For a Part 5 migration review, the ART may reduce the $3,727 fee by 50% if payment would cause or has caused financial hardship. Pay $3,727 or $1,863.50 by the review deadline, then lodge the reduction request with supporting documents before the review is finalised. If the reduction is refused, the balance remains payable.

In most cases, there will be no refund of the ART tribunal application fee, unless the ART has accepted your claim. A refund of either your full application fee or half of your application fee will typically occur when the ART makes a favourable ruling on your behalf, or if an administrative mistake was made.

Migration lawyer fees are a separate cost from the ART from costs associated with the ART. These legal fees will vary depending on the complexity of the matter and the scope of work required.

At Australian Migration Lawyers, we provide fixed-cost arrangements after meeting initially with our client so they know what their legal costs will be prior to commencing.

Contact us today to schedule a free consultation with a member of our team.