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Skilled migration stream
Source: Migration Program 2025-26
8-14 months
Average skilled visa processing
Source: Home Affairs
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You can apply for any Australian visa yourself through the Department of Home Affairs. However, most applicants use a registered migration agent (MARA-registered, fee $2,000-$8,000) for complex cases: skilled migration with points testing, employer sponsorship, appeals to the AAT, or partner visas with evidentiary requirements. Simple tourist visas and working holiday visas rarely need professional help. A good agent typically increases approval rates by 10-20% for complex applications.
Based on analysis of 36 providers across 6 service categories.
| Provider | Typical cost | Melbourne | Sydney | Brisbane | Urgency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skilled Visa Migration | $3,500 — $7,000 | ~$3,500 | ~$3,780 | ~$3,220 | planned |
| Partner Visa Applications | $3,500 — $6,500 | ~$3,500 | ~$3,780 | ~$3,220 | planned |
| Employer Sponsored Visas | $4,000 — $9,000 | ~$4,000 | ~$4,320 | ~$3,680 | planned |
| Student Visa Agents | $1,500 — $3,500 | ~$1,500 | ~$1,620 | ~$1,380 | planned |
| Appeals and AAT Cases | $5,000 — $15,000 | ~$5,000 | ~$5,400 | ~$4,600 | urgent |
| Citizenship Applications | $1,500 — $3,000 | ~$1,500 | ~$1,620 | ~$1,380 | planned |
Price ranges compiled from 36 providers across 6 service categories. Melbourne reference price; Sydney typically +8%, Brisbane typically -8%. Source: Compare Migration Agents independent analysis.
Compare Migration Agents is an independent Australian comparison service dedicated to helping consumers and businesses find, compare, and contact migration agent across every state and territory. We track 36 named providers across 6 service categories, pulling pricing data from public sources, review aggregators including Google and Productreview.com.au, industry body directories, and verified provider websites.
Our ranking methodology uses a transparent weighted score updated quarterly: 40% aggregated public reviews, 25% price transparency and itemised quoting, 20% service coverage and geographic availability, 10% credentials and registration with the relevant Australian industry body, and 5% complaint history logged with state fair trading offices and industry ombudsmen. We do not accept payment to rank providers. Where referral fees apply, they are disclosed in our footer and do not influence position.
Every migration agent on our platform is verified for current registration status via the relevant Australian authority – whether that is AHPRA, ASIC, the Tax Practitioners Board, the Clean Energy Council, OMARA, or another. We cross-reference Australian Business Register (ABR) records and monitor Fair Trading complaint data where published. Where a provider has received formal sanctions or public complaints, this is reflected in our ranking.
For migration agent specifically, consumers typically compare providers on: pricing (including both headline rates and hidden fees), geographic coverage, specialisation relative to the specific need, wait times and availability, communication quality, and credentials. Our programmatic pages for each suburb (113+ suburbs across Australia, covering all state capitals plus major regional centres) provide localised pricing estimates, nearest-provider matching, and suburb-specific guidance. Our city-by-city listicles rank the top providers per capital city, updated April 2026.
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Subclass 189, 190, 491 skilled migration applications. Points testing, skills assessments, EOI submissions.
$3,500 — $7,000
Find skilled visa migration →Subclass 820/801 onshore and 309/100 offshore partner visas. De facto and spouse applications.
$3,500 — $6,500
Find partner visa applications →Subclass 482 TSS, 186 ENS, 494 regional employer sponsored nominations.
$4,000 — $9,000
Find employer sponsored visas →Subclass 500 student visa applications, visa extensions, and change of course or provider.
$1,500 — $3,500
Find student visa agents →Administrative Appeals Tribunal representation for refused visa applications.
$5,000 — $15,000
Find appeals and aat cases →Australian citizenship by conferral applications, including good character and residency documentation.
$1,500 — $3,000
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"Only lawyers can lodge Australian visa applications."
Registered Migration Agents (MARN registered with OMARA) can lodge applications. You do not need a lawyer for most visas. Agents charge less than immigration lawyers ($1,500-$8,000 vs $3,000-$15,000).
Source: www.mara.gov.au
"All visas require a lawyer or agent."
Most visa classes can be lodged directly by the applicant via ImmiAccount. Agents are valuable for complex cases (AAT appeals, character refusals, subclass 887, partner visas with red flags).
Source: immi.homeaffairs.gov.au
MARA-registered migration agents in Australia typically charge $2,000 to $8,000 for skilled visa applications. Partner visas run $3,500-$6,500, employer-sponsored visas $4,000-$9,000, student visas $1,500-$3,500, and AAT appeals $5,000-$15,000. These professional fees are in addition to government visa application charges, skills assessments, English testing, and medical examinations. Always request a written cost agreement before engaging an agent.
Legally, you can apply for any Australian visa yourself through ImmiAccount on the Department of Home Affairs website. However, most applicants with complex cases use a MARA-registered agent: skilled migration with points testing, employer-sponsored visas, partner visas requiring evidence of genuine relationship, or any application with character or health concerns. Simple tourist and working holiday visas can usually be DIY.
MARA is the Office of the Migration Agents Registration Authority. Under the Migration Act 1958, anyone providing immigration assistance for a fee must be registered with MARA (or be a lawyer with a current practising certificate). Every MARA-registered agent has a 7-digit MARN (Migration Agent Registration Number) that they must display. You can verify their registration and check for disciplinary history at mara.gov.au.
No. It is against the MARA code of conduct for any migration agent to guarantee a specific outcome. The Department of Home Affairs makes the final decision based on the strength of your application and your individual circumstances. A good agent significantly increases your chances by ensuring your application is well-prepared, complete, and addresses all relevant criteria, but no ethical agent will promise approval.
Check their MARA registration is current and clean. Verify they specialise in your visa type — a partner visa specialist is different from a skilled migration specialist. Ask about their success rate for your specific visa class. Get a detailed written cost agreement with no hidden fees. Check reviews on Google, ProductReview and LinkedIn. Prefer agents who speak your language natively if English is a barrier. Avoid anyone who guarantees a specific outcome or asks for full payment upfront.
Processing times vary significantly: Subclass 189 Skilled Independent is 8-14 months (75% of applications), Subclass 190 State Nominated is 6-12 months, Partner visa (820/801) is 12-24 months onshore, Employer-sponsored (482 TSS) is 2-6 months, Student visa (500) is 1-4 months. Check current processing times at immi.homeaffairs.gov.au — they update monthly.
Yes. If your application was refused, a migration agent or immigration lawyer can advise on: merits review at the Administrative Appeals Tribunal (strict 21-day deadline for most visas), judicial review in the Federal Circuit Court, making a new application with stronger evidence, or ministerial intervention in limited circumstances. AAT appeals are complex and expensive ($5,000-$15,000 in fees) but have success rates of 25-40% depending on the visa type.
Many legitimate MARA-registered agents operate from offshore offices (India, China, Philippines, UK, etc.). All MARA agents regardless of location are bound by Australian law and the MARA code of conduct. However, unscrupulous offshore operators are more common — always verify the MARN against the MARA register at mara.gov.au, read Australian reviews (not just local ones), and be wary of upfront payments or guaranteed outcomes.
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