ART Application Fee Increase 2026

The Administrative Review Tribunal increased its application fees from 1 July 2026. Here's what the ART migration review fee now costs, who qualifies for a discount, and what determines which fee you pay.

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Quick Answer

Refused a visa and weighing up an ART review? Since 1 July 2026, the ART migration review fee for a reviewable migration decision is $3,727, the protection decision review fee is $2,293, and the standard application fee is $1,195. What matters most: it's your payment date, not your lodgement date, that decides which fee applies.

How Much Is the ART Application Fee in 2026?

Under ART fees 1 July 2026, the updated schedule looks like this:

Application Type	New Fee (from 1 July 2026)
Reviewable migration decision	$3,727
Reviewable protection decision	$2,293 (generally payable only if unsuccessful)
Standard application fee	$1,195
Small business taxation decision	$641
Certain taxation decisions (under $5,000)	$119
Guidance and Appeals Panel	$1,195
Concessional application fee	$100 (unchanged)

So, how much does ART review cost for most visa refusal cases? For non-protection migration matters, budget for $3,727 — up from $3,580 the previous year.

When Do ART Fees Increase?

ART fees rise every year on 1 July, in line with the Consumer Price Index, under Rule 33 of the Administrative Review Tribunal Rules 2024 and Regulations 4.13A and 4.31BA of the Migration Regulations 1994. The 2026 increase is already in effect, so anyone paying now is on the new schedule.

Does the ART Fee Depend on Lodgement Date or Payment Date?

This is where applicants get caught out. The ART has confirmed the payment date — not the lodgement date — determines your fee. Even if you lodged your application before 1 July 2026, paying on or after that date means you pay the higher amount. If your review is pending, check your payment status now.

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Is There a Discount on ART Fees for Financial Hardship?

Yes. Applicants who meet the severe financial hardship criteria can access a 50% reduction — bringing the migration decision review fee down to roughly $1,863.50. A separate concessional fee of $100 also remains unchanged for eligible circumstances. Both require supporting evidence submitted with your application.

What Is the ART Standard Application Fee?

The standard application fee — used for decisions not specified elsewhere in the fee schedule — is now $1,195, up from $1,148.

Getting It Right the First Time

Confirm your review deadline from your decision letter.
Check whether your matter falls under migration, protection, or standard fees.
Assess hardship or concessional eligibility before paying.
Time your payment carefully if lodging near 1 July.

Navigating ART timelines and fee categories can be confusing when a visa outcome is on the line. Edvise Hub registered migration agents help applicants confirm eligibility, prepare evidence, and manage ART review applications with the correct fee category from the start.