Migration Agent Fees in Townsville (2026)
What you pay a migration agent or immigration lawyer in Townsville is for their time and judgement; the government's visa application charge is collected by Home Affairs as well, and it is not counted in this page's bands. Our table lists visitor and student files at $460–$2,300, a business's complete sponsorship package at $2,750–$7,350 and a review or appeal at $2,750–$9,200. A quote here moves with the subclass, any earlier refusal, how many family members are included and whether replies to the Department after lodgement are built into the price.
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Detailed Pricing — Migration Agent Cost in Townsville 2026
| Tier | Agent professional fee (ex GST, excludes government charges) | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Visitor or student visa | $460–$2,300 | Per application |
| Skilled visa (189/190/491) | $1,850–$4,600 | Per application |
| Partner visa (820/801 or 309/100) | $3,700–$5,500 | Per application |
| Employer sponsored (482/186), full sponsorship package | $2,750–$7,350 | Per application |
| ART review or appeal | $2,750–$9,200 | Per matter |
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- Registered, lawyer or neither. Paid immigration help in Townsville is limited to agents whose MARN appears on the OMARA Register and to practising lawyers. A sponsor or close family member may help as an exempt person, but cannot charge. Anyone else, including an unregistered education agent, is giving immigration assistance unlawfully (OMARA).
- A city of renters. More Townsville households rent (38.3%) than in Queensland as a whole (33.1%), and fewer own outright (23.5% against 29.1%, ABS 2021 Census). Whatever your housing, a visitor or student matter at $460–$2,300 or a skilled file at $1,850–$4,600 is a cost to plan for, so ask early whether the fee can be paid by stage.
- Not-for-profit agents. Paying is the norm, but OMARA notes that registered agents attached to voluntary bodies may act without a fee. If the fee is the barrier, ask whether a not-for-profit service can take your matter before you rule out registered help altogether.
- Questions in your history. Refused or cancelled visas, health or character questions and gaps that are hard to explain push a quote up because the practitioner has to research them and write submissions. A Townsville file without any of these needs less of that work, so be open about your history when asking for a price.
- Employer files in three steps. A full package at $2,750–$7,350 takes a business through sponsor approval, nomination of the job and the worker's visa. If the practitioner stands to gain from the outcome in some other way, that is a conflict of interest: they must disclose it and obtain your written go-ahead before acting (OMARA).
- Checking a Queensland lawyer's bill. If a Queensland lawyer's bill looks too high, you can apply for a costs assessment by an independent assessor within 12 months of receiving the bill, being asked to pay or paying. Only court-ordered assessments bind the lawyer, and an assessor who finds costs grossly excessive must refer the matter to the Legal Services Commission.
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 →