Last reviewed: July 2026 · Reflects the Migration Agents (CPD Activities, Approval of CPD Providers and CPD Provider Standards) Instrument 2026 (LIN 26/001), in force from 1 April 2026.
Every registered migration agent (RMA) must complete continuing professional development (CPD) to re-register each year. Here's exactly how much you need, what counts, the deadlines, and what changed on 1 April 2026 — in plain English.
You need 10 CPD points in the 12 months before you submit your repeat-registration application. At least 5 of those must be Category A (interactive) activities, and you must include 1 point on ethics and 1 point on the Code of Conduct.
Registered migration agents must complete 10 CPD points per registration period. Those points are earned by completing CPD activities run by OMARA-approved CPD providers — live sessions, workshops, and self-paced modules with assessment.
The 10 points are not a free-for-all. There is a minimum of 5 Category A points, plus two mandatory topic points (ethics and Code of Conduct). Here's how a typical 10-point year is structured:
| Requirement | Points |
|---|---|
| Minimum Category A (interactive) | 5 of 10 |
| Mandatory: ethical standards | 1 (Cat A or B) |
| Mandatory: Code of Conduct | 1 (Cat A or B) |
| Remaining points | Category A or B |
| Total | 10 |
CPD activities fall into two categories, and the split matters because at least half of your points must be Category A.
Because you need a minimum of 5 Category A points, live sessions are usually the pinch point at renewal. Read the full Category A vs Category B breakdown →
From 1 April 2026 the CPD Instrument requires two mandatory topic points every registration period:
These 2 mandatory points can be drawn from either Category A or Category B activities — but they must be covered specifically. A new optional activity on the protection of workplace rights is also available.
Your CPD activities must be completed in the 12 months immediately before you submit your repeat-registration application to the OMARA. Leaving Category A to the last few weeks is risky — live sessions run to a schedule and can fill up, so plan the interactive points early.
The Migration Agents (CPD Activities, Approval of CPD Providers and CPD Provider Standards) Instrument 2026 (LIN 26/001) reset the CPD framework. The headline changes:
Transitional rule: if you apply for repeat registration between 1 April 2026 and 31 March 2027, activities you commenced or completed on or before 30 June 2026 are assessed under the old rules. See the full 2026 changes & transition guide →
Agents in their first registration year generally follow a different pathway (the Practice Ready Programme) rather than the standard 10-point CPD requirement. If you're newly registered, confirm your specific obligations with the OMARA before enrolling in CPD activities.
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