Examination
Fees and Appeals
2026 - 2027 Examinations Fees
Effective 1 July 2026 to 30 June 2027. Fees are in Australian dollars.
Application Fees
From 1: $447 non-refundable
From 2: $868 non-refundable
From 3: $868 non-refundable
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Written Examination
Both papers: $3,534
One paper: $1,858
The fees are payable per attempt. There is no refund for failure.
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Cultural Safety Training
$291 non-refundable
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Clinical Examination
Skills exam: $2,863
Patient exam: $4,722
The fees are payable per attempt. There is no refund for failure
Assessment of Ocular Theraputics Examination
Application Fee: $868
Examination Fee: $3,213
Case Reports Repeat: $1,457
Oral Examination Repeat: $1,457
The fees are payable per attempt and are non-refundable.
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Withdrawal Policy
Withdrawal from an examination must be provided in writing to exam.manager@ocanz.org. Any withdrawal from OCANZ written and clinical examinations will incur a $200 administration fee. The amount refunded or held in credit towards another examination attempt is dependent on the notice provided by the candidate, as outlined below.
Written examination
- Day before examination to 14 days before examination: no refund or credit.
- 15 days to 4 weeks before date of examination: 50% of fee paid (less $200 administration fee) is refunded or credited to candidate.
- More than 4 weeks before date of examination: 100% of fee paid (less $200 administration fee) is refunded or credited to candidate.
Clinical examination
- Day before examination to 4 weeks before examination: no refund or credit.
- 4 to 6 weeks before date of examination: 50% of fee paid (less $200 administration fee) is refunded or credited to candidate.
- More than 6 weeks before date of examination: 100% of fee paid (less $200 administration fee) is refunded or credited to candidate.
- Please note: Visa processing times can vary. For an estimated processing time, please check the Australian Government Department of Home Affairs website. Candidates who are awaiting the outcome of a visa application must confirm their intention to sit the examination no later than four (4) weeks prior to the examination series. If a candidate confirms their attendance and subsequently withdraws due to an outstanding or unsuccessful visa application, the withdrawal and and any associated costs will be the responsibility of the candidate
Review and Appeals
Information about how to appeal the written or clinical examination components of the Competency in Optometry Examination.
Review Fee: $873
Appeal Fee: $1,748