ART Administrative Appeals Tribunal
When your visa is refused, an ART appeal may be your turning point.
Through the Administrative Appeals Tribunal process, you can legally seek a re-evaluation of your visa application.
Australian visas may be refused for various reasons, including but not limited to:
Untrue or Incomplete Information
Provided information is untrue or incomplete
Does Not Meet Visa Criteria
Such as insufficient funds, GTE requirements not met
Poor Visa History
Previous adverse visa history
Overstay or Genuineness Risk
Officer believes applicant has overstay risk or non-genuine visit purpose
After visa refusal, the Department usually states in the refusal letter:
- Reasons for refusal
- Whether you have review rights
- Time limit to apply for review
The ART (Administrative Appeals Tribunal) is an independent Australian body with authority to review certain decisions made by the Department of Home Affairs, including visa refusals or cancellations.
1. Who Can Apply for ART Appeal?
- If you applied for your visa onshore in Australia and it was refused or cancelled, you usually have the right to appeal.
- If you applied offshore, you generally do not have appeal rights unless you are an"affected person" such as a sponsor.
2. What Decisions Can ART Review?
Refusal Decisions
Such as student, partner, work visas
Cancellation Decisions
Such as breach of visa conditions
Sponsorship/Nomination
Certain sponsorship or nomination decisions
3. Appeal Process Overview
Receive Refusal Letter
Read whether you have review rights and deadline
Submit ART Appeal Application
Complete online form and pay fee (~$3,580 AUD in 2025)
Prepare Materials
Provide new evidence, personal statements, supporting documents
Await Hearing
ART may schedule a hearing (in-person/phone/video)
Receive Decision
ART may affirm, set aside, or remit the decision
4. Possible ART Outcomes
Set Aside
You win, visa can be processed.
Affirm
You lose, refusal stands.
Remit
ART believes Department should reconsider.
Dismissed
If not applied on time or ineligible.
Our ART Professional Services
ART Appeal Representation
Professional Administrative Appeals Tribunal representation providing expert legal support for visa refusals.
Evidence Preparation
Comprehensive appeal documentation with new evidence, personal statements, and supporting documents meeting ART requirements.
Hearing Support
Full support at hearings (in-person/phone/video) with professional representation advocating on your behalf.
Proven Success
Registered migration agent (MARN: 1467870) with 50+ successful ART cases and satisfied clients.
Need Professional Services?
ART procedures require strong English skills, evidence preparation, and legal understanding. We recommend assistance from our registered migration agent (MARN: 1467870) or partnered lawyers. Our migration company has successfully provided professional legal assistance to many clients with refused visas, representing numerous ART appeal cases with satisfactory outcomes.