Updated September 2026· Independently researched·14 min read
Sydney migration agent fees in 2026 (professional fees, ex GST): partner visa $2,800–$6,700, skilled visa $2,250–$5,600, employer sponsorship $2,800–$8,950 and visa refusal or appeal $3,350–$11,000.
What registered migration agents and immigration lawyers charge in 2026 for partner, skilled, employer-sponsored and review matters, shown separately from the government Visa Application Charge that sits on top.
Quick answerSydney migration agent fees in 2026 (professional fees, ex GST): partner visa $2,800–$6,700, skilled visa $2,250–$5,600, employer sponsorship $2,800–$8,950 and visa refusal or appeal $3,350–$11,000. Get free Sydney quotes →
Detailed Pricing — Sydney 2026
Tier
Agent professional fee (ex GST, excludes government charges)
Basis
Visitor or student visa
$560–$2,800
Per application
Skilled visa (189/190/491)
$2,250–$5,600
Per application
Partner visa (820/801 or 309/100)
$2,800–$6,700
Per application
Employer sponsored (482/186), full sponsorship package
$2,800–$8,950
Per application
ART review or appeal
$3,350–$11,000
Per matter
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What moves the fee
Visa subclass: visitor at the low end, partner and employer-sponsored at the high end
Prior refusals, health or character issues and gaps in history, which add analysis and submissions
Number of dependants and whether each stage (sponsorship, nomination, visa) is quoted separately
Agent experience and whether the practitioner is a migration agent or an immigration lawyer
Extras: skills assessment help, responding to Department requests, review representation
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.
Check the agent's MARN on the OMARA register, or confirm the practitioner is an Australian legal practitioner
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Get the professional fee, government charge and third-party costs on one written estimate
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Ask whether requests for further information and dependants are included or billed separately
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a migration agent cost for a partner visa?
Professional fees are typically $2,500 to $6,000, and $10,000 or more for complex cases. The government charge of about $11,710 is separate and non-refundable.
How much does a migration agent charge for a skilled visa?
$2,000 to $5,000 for subclass 189, 190 or 491, sometimes quoted per stage. The government charge is about $6,135.
What does employer sponsorship cost?
$2,500 to $8,000 for the full sponsorship, nomination and visa package; employers often cover part or all of it.
How much does an ART review cost?
$3,000 to $10,000 or more in professional fees, on top of the tribunal application fee.
Are government visa fees included in agent fees?
No. The Visa Application Charge is paid directly to the Department of Home Affairs and is always in addition to the agent's fee.
Who can legally charge for immigration advice?
Only agents registered with OMARA and Australian legal practitioners. Anyone else charging for immigration assistance is acting unlawfully.