Optica Publishing Group
Maintains its own country list rather than following Research4Life or World Bank directly. Ukraine is explicitly included through 2026. Optics Continuum has a broader eligibility scope.
Publisher policies and fees checked 16 September 2026
| Classification | Own list of qualifying low-income countries, plus Ukraine through 2026; Optics Continuum uses low + middle income |
|---|---|
| Scale | 20+ journals (optics, photonics) |
| APC range | $1,240 (Optics Continuum) to $3,460 (Optica research articles), 2026 base prices; $145 per extra page; CC BY +$250 — checked 16 September 2026 |
| Which author counts | Corresponding author only; requires an accurate address on file |
| Hybrid | Not stated |
| How it is applied | Automatic |
What this means for authors
Maintains its own country list rather than following Research4Life or World Bank directly. Ukraine is explicitly included through 2026. Optics Continuum has a broader eligibility scope.
List prices (APC) by journal
| Journal | APC | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Biomedical Optics Express | $1,775 | Base APC ≤15 pages; $145 per extra page; CC BY licence $2,025. No submission charges. |
| Optica | $3,460 | Base APC Research articles ≤15 pages, $145 per extra page; Letters/Memoranda $2,910 ($3,160 CC BY); CC BY licence $3,710. No submission charges. |
| Optica Quantum | $2,265 | Base APC ≤15 pages; $145 per extra page; CC BY licence $2,515. No submission charges. |
| Optical Materials Express | $1,760 | Base APC ≤15 pages; $145 per extra page; CC BY licence $2,010. No submission charges. |
| Optics Continuum | $1,240 | Base APC ≤15 pages; $145 per extra page; CC BY licence $1,490. No submission charges. |
| Optics Express | $2,300 | Base APC ≤15 pages; $145 per extra page; CC BY licence $2,550. No submission charges. |
| Photonics Research | $2,500 | Base APC ≤10 pages; $145 per extra page; CC BY licence $2,750. No submission charges. |
Read from the publisher's fee page on 16 September 2026. List prices before tax and waivers. Search all verified prices.
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WAIVERS BY COUNTRY →Sources for this page
- Policy
- Optica Publishing Group — waiver / APC policy
- Checked
- 20 August 2026