How Much Does a Migration Agent Cost in Australia? (2026)
| City | Typical range | Year on year |
|---|---|---|
| Sydney | $2,800–$6,700 | — |
| Melbourne | $2,700–$6,500 | — |
| Brisbane | $2,500–$6,000 | — |
| Perth | $2,550–$6,100 | — |
| Adelaide | $2,350–$5,600 | — |
| Gold Coast | $2,550–$6,100 | — |
| Canberra | $2,700–$6,500 | — |
| Newcastle | $2,400–$5,750 | — |
| Sunshine Coast | $2,450–$5,900 | — |
| Wollongong | $2,400–$5,700 | — |
| Geelong | $2,350–$5,650 | — |
| Townsville | $2,300–$5,500 | — |
| Hobart | $2,250–$5,400 | — |
| Darwin | $2,650–$6,300 | — |
Migration Agent Cost by City
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.
Detailed Pricing — Australia 2026
| Tier | Agent professional fee (ex GST, excludes government charges) | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Visitor or student visa | $500–$2,500 | Per application |
| Skilled visa (189/190/491) | $2,000–$5,000 | Per application |
| Partner visa (820/801 or 309/100) | $2,500–$6,000 | Per application |
| Employer sponsored (482/186), full sponsorship package | $2,500–$8,000 | Per application |
| ART review or appeal | $3,000–$10,000 | Per matter |
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Get quotes →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.
How to keep the cost sane
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
Prices on this page are compiled from publicly available cost guides, marketplaces, peak industry body data, and individual provider websites across Australia. We cross-reference ranges from multiple sources and adjust for city-specific cost differences based on advertised rates, salary data, and cost-of-living indicators. Our price guides are produced independently. Pricing is compiled from public quotes, industry rate guides, and marketplace data, and no provider can influence a published figure. All prices are estimates and will vary based on your specific job. Always get multiple quotes. Last reviewed September 2026. Read our full methodology →