ACT Migration - Application Fees

A non-refundable service fee is charged for applications and Canberra Matrix submissions lodged with ACT Migration. This is an administrative fee only and does not guarantee a positive outcome of your nomination application or an invitation for your Canberra Matrix submission. Your application will not be processed, or your Canberra Matrix ranked, until payment has been received and confirmed.

You can make a payment immediately after lodging your application or Canberra Matrix submission or you can choose to pay later.

For users of the ACT Migration Application Portal who choose to pay later, you can complete the payment at any time within the relevant timeframe using the 'pay now' option next to your application or Canberra Matrix submission. When the payment is completed, you will receive a confirmation email.

Last updated: 27 July 2026

Request a refund

ACT Migration application and Canberra Matrix fees are generally non-refundable. However, refunds may be considered in limited circumstances where a payment has been made in error or where ACT Migration determines that a refund is appropriate.

How to request a refund

• For refunds to an Australian bank account, complete the Refund Request Form - Australian bank account.

  • Refund Request Form - Australian bank account PDF 61KB

  • Refund Request Form - Australian bank account DOC 35KB

• For refunds to a non-Australian (overseas) bank account, complete the Overseas Refund Request Form.

  • Refund Request Form - overseas bank account PDF 67KB

  • Refund Request Form - overseas bank account DOC 36KB

• Email the completed form and any required supporting documents to migration@act.gov.au.
• Refund requests can only be submitted by the applicant or an authorised person recorded on the application.
• Supporting documentation may be requested to verify payment and bank account details.
• Refund processing may take up to three weeks from the date all required information is received.