Migration Agent Fees in Perth (2026)
Perth migration agents and immigration lawyers price their own work apart from the visa application charge, which Home Affairs collects and which does not appear in any band on this page. Our table shows a partner visa at $4,100–$6,100, a full employer sponsorship package at $3,050–$8,150 and review or appeal work at $3,050–$10,000. Whether a Western Australian quote lands low or high in those bands comes down to the visa itself, the history behind the applicant, the number of people on the file and how experienced the practitioner is.
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Detailed Pricing — Migration Agent Cost in Perth 2026
| Tier | Agent professional fee (ex GST, excludes government charges) | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Visitor or student visa | $510–$2,550 | Per application |
| Skilled visa (189/190/491) | $2,050–$5,100 | Per application |
| Partner visa (820/801 or 309/100) | $4,100–$6,100 | Per application |
| Employer sponsored (482/186), full sponsorship package | $3,050–$8,150 | Per application |
| ART review or appeal | $3,050–$10,000 | Per matter |
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- Lawyers under the Uniform Law. In WA the Legal Profession Uniform Law governs what lawyers must tell you about costs. When a bill is expected to exceed $750, the disclosure has to be in writing, given before you retain the firm or as soon as practicable after, and updated in writing when the matter changes (Legal Practice Board of Western Australia). A registered migration agent is instead bound by OMARA's Code of Conduct, which governs how fees are communicated.
- Experience and complexity. Experience is part of what you pay for, and it counts most on hard files. A Perth visitor or student matter at $510–$2,550 is often routine paperwork; a skilled file at $2,050–$5,100 with a question over the occupation or the skills assessment is not. Ask how many matters of your type the practitioner has handled, and pay for depth where the file needs it.
- Sponsor, nomination, visa. A Perth employer sponsoring a worker pays $3,050–$8,150 for the full package: getting the business approved, nominating the position and preparing the worker's application. A quote that prices only one stage can look low next to one that covers all three, so ask which steps are in scope before you compare.
- Changing agents partway. Switching to a new agent means a fresh Form 956, which the new agent must sign. An agent whose engagement ends is not allowed to hang on to fees paid ahead of the work, though completed work can still be billed where the contract allows (OMARA). Request a stage-by-stage breakdown, so a switch does not mean paying twice.
- Refusals and review. A past refusal reshapes a new application, because the practitioner has to deal with what went wrong before. Should a refusal be challenged, representation before a review tribunal is priced at $3,050–$10,000, and its spread mostly reflects how much written argument and hearing preparation the matter needs.
- Paying around a home loan. Greater Perth has a higher share of households paying off a mortgage (41.9%) than WA (40%) or Australia (35%, ABS 2021 Census). Where a partner fee of $4,100–$6,100 has to fit around loan repayments, ask the practitioner to bill by stage, matched to work completed, rather than in one up-front payment.
- Family members included. With 2.6 people in the average Greater Perth household (ABS 2021 Census), an application often names more than one person. Each partner, child or relative adds identity documents, health and character checks and forms, and practices differ on whether that is in the base fee or charged per person.
Agent, lawyer or self-lodge?
Use an OMARA-registered agent or immigration lawyer for partner, skilled and employer-sponsored applications where the non-refundable government charge alone runs into thousands, and for any refusal or review.
Straightforward visitor or working holiday applications with clean histories are routinely self-lodged through ImmiAccount.
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This guide is general information, not advice. Figures are typical ranges compiled from published Australian sources in 2026 and are not a quote; confirm fees with the provider before engaging them. This page is general information, not legal advice. Professional fees are exclusive of GST; court and tribunal filing fees, government charges and disbursements are separate and are not included in any band above. Hourly figures are market ranges, not a scale. Only OMARA-registered migration agents and Australian legal practitioners may give immigration assistance for a fee. The government Visa Application Charge is separate from any agent fee and is non-refundable.
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Our Methodology
These are independent estimates from public cost guides, marketplaces and industry rate data, and no provider can influence them, so always get a few quotes. Last reviewed October 2026. Read our full methodology →