{"id":23291,"date":"2024-08-21T03:38:49","date_gmt":"2024-08-21T03:38:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/eliteexpertise.com\/blog\/?p=23291"},"modified":"2026-11-03T17:39:55","modified_gmt":"2026-11-03T17:39:55","slug":"opra-exam-fees-and-refund-policy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/eliteexpertise.com\/blog\/opra-exam-fees-and-refund-policy\/","title":{"rendered":"OPRA Exam Fees and Refunds for Foreign Pharmacists in Australia in 2026-27"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-black ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" 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OPRA Fees<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/eliteexpertise.com\/blog\/opra-exam-fees-and-refund-policy\/#Key_Takeaways\" >Key Takeaways<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/eliteexpertise.com\/blog\/opra-exam-fees-and-refund-policy\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions_FAQs\" >Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/eliteexpertise.com\/blog\/opra-exam-fees-and-refund-policy\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"23291\" class=\"elementor elementor-23291\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-e0ce0d3 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default 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APC does not accept phone requests.<\/li>\r\n      <\/ul>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_the_OPRA_Refund_and_Cancellation_Rules_Matter\"><\/span>Why the OPRA Refund and Cancellation Rules Matter<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n    <p>Every OPRA attempt costs AUD 2,245, so a missed deadline or a wrong assumption about refunds can be expensive. The <strong>Australian Pharmacy Council (APC)<\/strong> sets the refund, cancellation and rescheduling rules. This guide covers those rules only. For the full fee breakdown, exam dates and registration steps, read our <a href=\"MAIN-BLOG-URL\">complete guide to OPRA exam fees 2026-27<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n    <p><strong>Elite Expertise<\/strong> is an independent education provider. We do not make APC decisions. Always confirm the current rules on the APC website before you cancel or pay.<\/p>\r\n\r\n    <h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"OPRA_Exam_Refund_Policy_2026-27_What_Is_and_Is_Not_Refundable\"><\/span>OPRA Exam Refund Policy 2026-27: What Is and Is Not Refundable<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n    <p>Refunds depend on which fee you paid. Only the exam fee can be partly refunded.<\/p>\r\n    <div class=\"ee-table-wrap\">\r\n      <table>\r\n        <thead>\r\n          <tr><th>Fee<\/th><th>Amount (AUD)<\/th><th>Refundable?<\/th><\/tr>\r\n        <\/thead>\r\n        <tbody>\r\n          <tr><td>Eligibility check<\/td><td>AUD 810<\/td><td>No refund<\/td><\/tr>\r\n          <tr><td>OPRA exam (per attempt)<\/td><td>AUD 2,245<\/td><td>Partial refund of 80% of the exam fee, less a cancellation fee, if approved<\/td><\/tr>\r\n          <tr><td>Skills Assessment Outcome<\/td><td>AUD 300<\/td><td>No refund<\/td><\/tr>\r\n          <tr><td>Updated skills assessment<\/td><td>AUD 610 per request<\/td><td>No refund<\/td><\/tr>\r\n          <tr><td>Intern Written Exam (later stage)<\/td><td>AUD 790 per attempt<\/td><td>See APC refund policy<\/td><\/tr>\r\n        <\/tbody>\r\n      <\/table>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <p>For the OPRA exam, 80% of AUD 2,245 is AUD 1,796. The cancellation fee is then taken off. All approved refunds go back to your original payment method, minus the cancellation fee.<\/p>\r\n    <p>The APC fees page lists a AUD 100 cancellation fee for cancelling about 5 days before the exam date. Check the live fees page and the refund policy for the exact amount that applies to you before you cancel.<\/p>\r\n    <p class=\"ee-source\"><strong>Source:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pharmacycouncil.org.au\/resources\/refund-policy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">APC Candidate Refund Policy<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pharmacycouncil.org.au\/pharmacist\/skills-assessment-fees\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">APC skills assessment fees page<\/a><\/p>\r\n\r\n    <div class=\"ee-cta\">\r\n      <p>Not sure whether to cancel, reschedule or keep your seat? Talk to our team first.<\/p>\r\n      <a class=\"ee-btn\" href=\"https:\/\/eliteexpertise.com\/contact\/\">Get Free Guidance<\/a>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Cancel_Your_OPRA_Exam_and_Request_a_Refund\"><\/span>How to Cancel Your OPRA Exam and Request a Refund<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n    <p>You can cancel and request a refund for any reason. APC must approve the request, and a cancellation fee applies to all refunds.<\/p>\r\n    <ol>\r\n      <li>Log in to the APC Candidate Portal and cancel your exam appointment there. APC does not accept phone requests.<\/li>\r\n      <li>Give a reason for the cancellation.<\/li>\r\n      <li>Add supporting documents if your situation needs them. If you cancel on or after the scheduled exam date, supporting documents are required.<\/li>\r\n      <li>Wait for APC's decision. If your request is approved, the refund goes back to your original payment method, minus the cancellation fee.<\/li>\r\n    <\/ol>\r\n\r\n    <h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_Can_You_Ask_for_a_Refund_After_the_Exam_Date\"><\/span>When Can You Ask for a Refund After the Exam Date?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n    <p>Some situations allow a refund request after the exam session. Each one needs supporting documents.<\/p>\r\n    <ul>\r\n      <li>If you could not attend on the day, you can ask for a partial refund. APC must receive your request no later than 2 weeks after the exam session ends.<\/li>\r\n      <li>If a technical problem or centre closure stops your exam and APC cannot reschedule it, you can apply for a refund. The same 2-week deadline applies.<\/li>\r\n      <li>If you start the exam but become seriously ill and cannot finish, you can apply for a partial refund.<\/li>\r\n    <\/ul>\r\n\r\n    <h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_You_Reschedule_the_OPRA_Exam\"><\/span>Can You Reschedule the OPRA Exam?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n    <p>Yes, but only within limits. You can reschedule your exam in the Candidate Portal, but only during the registration period. Registration opens at 9am and closes at 5pm AEDT\/AEST, and APC cannot accept late registrations.<\/p>\r\n    <p class=\"ee-label\">Rescheduling rules to remember<\/p>\r\n    <ul>\r\n      <li>Exam appointments cannot be transferred or swapped.<\/li>\r\n      <li>A cancelled exam fee cannot be moved to another session.<\/li>\r\n      <li>If your preferred centre is full, check the portal again. Seats can open up when other candidates cancel.<\/li>\r\n      <li>If you request special accommodation, your appointment date and time may change to allow for your request.<\/li>\r\n    <\/ul>\r\n\r\n    <h3>How do you move to a later exam session?<\/h3>\r\n    <p>You cannot carry your fee across. To move to a later session, request a refund and then re-book during that session's registration period. The cancellation fee applies.<\/p>\r\n    <p>The 2027 registration periods are:<\/p>\r\n    <ul>\r\n      <li>19 January - 22 February 2027<\/li>\r\n      <li>11 May - 28 June 2027<\/li>\r\n      <li>14 September - 11 October 2027<\/li>\r\n    <\/ul>\r\n\r\n    <h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Reschedule_Cancel_or_Re-Book_Which_Option_Fits_Your_Situation\"><\/span>Reschedule, Cancel or Re-Book: Which Option Fits Your Situation?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n    <div class=\"ee-table-wrap\">\r\n      <table>\r\n        <thead>\r\n          <tr><th>Option<\/th><th>When it works<\/th><th>What to know<\/th><\/tr>\r\n        <\/thead>\r\n        <tbody>\r\n          <tr><td>Reschedule<\/td><td>During the registration period only<\/td><td>Done in the Candidate Portal. Fees cannot be transferred to another session.<\/td><\/tr>\r\n          <tr><td>Cancel and request a refund<\/td><td>For any reason<\/td><td>APC must approve it. Partial refund of 80% of the exam fee, less a cancellation fee.<\/td><\/tr>\r\n          <tr><td>Move to a later session<\/td><td>When you need more preparation time<\/td><td>Request a refund, then re-book during that session's registration period. The cancellation fee applies.<\/td><\/tr>\r\n          <tr><td>Re-sit after an unsuccessful result<\/td><td>As many times as you need<\/td><td>Register for the next exam period and pay the full exam fee again.<\/td><\/tr>\r\n        <\/tbody>\r\n      <\/table>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Avoid_Losing_Money_on_Your_OPRA_Fees\"><\/span>How to Avoid Losing Money on Your OPRA Fees<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n    <ul>\r\n      <li>Complete the eligibility check first. It is non-refundable, so lodge it at least 8 weeks before the registration closing date, and send any extra information APC asks for within 6 months (180 days). After that your application is closed and you must pay again.<\/li>\r\n      <li>Confirm the exam date and test centre before you pay the exam fee, because your fee cannot be moved to another session.<\/li>\r\n      <li>Pay the fee only through the APC Candidate Portal. If payment is not received when you register, your seat is released.<\/li>\r\n      <li>Cancel as early as you can, and keep your supporting documents ready if you cancel on or after the exam date.<\/li>\r\n      <li>Never give personal documents or make payments for APC services outside the Candidate Portal. If you use a migration agent, make sure they are registered with OMARA.<\/li>\r\n      <li>Prepare well before your attempt. Every re-sit costs the full exam fee again, and there is no refund for an unsuccessful result.<\/li>\r\n    <\/ul>\r\n    <p>Good preparation is the best protection for your budget. <strong>Elite Expertise<\/strong> offers <a href=\"https:\/\/eliteexpertise.com\/opra-exam-preparation-course\/\">OPRA exam<\/a> coaching with structured study plans, mock exams and guidance from pharmacists working in Australia.<\/p>\r\n\r\n    <div class=\"ee-cta\">\r\n      <p>Book a free consultation and plan your OPRA exam date with confidence.<\/p>\r\n      <a class=\"ee-btn\" href=\"https:\/\/eliteexpertise.com\/contact\/\">Get Free Guidance<\/a>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Takeaways\"><\/span>Key Takeaways<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n    <ul>\r\n      <li>The eligibility check (AUD 810) and Skills Assessment Outcome (AUD 300) are non-refundable.<\/li>\r\n      <li>The OPRA exam fee (AUD 2,245) can be partly refunded: 80% of the fee, less a cancellation fee, if APC approves.<\/li>\r\n      <li>Cancel in the Candidate Portal and give a reason. Phone requests are not accepted.<\/li>\r\n      <li>You can reschedule only during the registration period.<\/li>\r\n      <li>Exam fees cannot be moved to another session. To move, request a refund and re-book.<\/li>\r\n      <li>Refund requests after the exam date must reach APC within 2 weeks after the session ends, with supporting documents.<\/li>\r\n    <\/ul>\r\n\r\n    <h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions_FAQs\"><\/span>Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n    <div class=\"ee-faq\">\r\n      <h3>1. Can I get a refund on the OPRA exam fee?<\/h3>\r\n      <p>APC may give a partial refund of 80% of the exam fee if you cancel, and a cancellation fee applies. APC must approve the request.<\/p>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"ee-faq\">\r\n      <h3>2. Are the eligibility check and Skills Assessment Outcome fees refundable?<\/h3>\r\n      <p>No. The eligibility check (AUD 810) and the Skills Assessment Outcome (AUD 300) are not refundable.<\/p>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"ee-faq\">\r\n      <h3>3. How do I cancel my OPRA exam?<\/h3>\r\n      <p>Cancel your exam appointment in the APC Candidate Portal and give a reason. APC does not accept phone requests. If you cancel on or after the scheduled exam date, you need supporting documents.<\/p>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"ee-faq\">\r\n      <h3>4. Can I reschedule my OPRA exam?<\/h3>\r\n      <p>You can reschedule in the Candidate Portal, but only during the registration period.<\/p>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"ee-faq\">\r\n      <h3>5. Can I move my exam fee to a later session?<\/h3>\r\n      <p>No. Exam fees cannot be transferred to a different session. To move to a later session, request a refund and then re-book during that session's registration period. The cancellation fee applies.<\/p>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"ee-faq\">\r\n      <h3>6. What if I cannot attend the exam on the day?<\/h3>\r\n      <p>You can ask for a partial refund. APC must receive your request no later than 2 weeks after the exam session ends, with supporting documents.<\/p>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"ee-faq\">\r\n      <h3>7. What if a technical problem or centre closure stops my exam?<\/h3>\r\n      <p>If APC cannot reschedule your exam, you can apply for a refund. The same 2-week deadline applies.<\/p>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"ee-faq\">\r\n      <h3>8. Where does my refund go?<\/h3>\r\n      <p>Refunds go back to your original payment method, minus the cancellation fee.<\/p>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n    <p>The OPRA refund rules are strict, and only the exam fee can be partly refunded. 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