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Best Migration Agent in Hobart, 2026

8 migration agents and immigration lawyers in Hobart, 2026. Every firm on this list is MARA-registered with the Office of the Migration Agents Registration Authority (mara.gov.au) — a legal requirement to give Australian visa advice for a fee. We flag immigration-lawyer status, visa pathway specialty (skilled, employer-sponsored, partner, business), claimed success rates and office footprint. Verify any firm directly on the MARA public register. Coverage spans Hobart, Sandy Bay, Glenorchy, New Town, Moonah and Bellerive.

8 providers ranked No paid placements

The Legal Desk · Editorial team, family law + personal injury + migration · Updated 4 June 2026 · How we rank · Editorial standards

Which is the best migration agent in Hobart?

Our top-ranked migration agent in Hobart for 2026 is Murdoch Clarke — Murdoch Clarke (Murdoch Clarke, Hobart CBD) is a MARA-registered migration agent and immigration lawyer. Runners-up: Dobson Mitchell Allport and Tierney Law. All 8 providers in this guide serve Hobart and are ranked on verifiable credentials and information transparency, not paid placement.

Based on 8 providers profiled in Hobart, all cross-referenced against the relevant Australian regulator. Independent ranking, no paid placements, no first-party reviews.

★Key takeaways

✓8 listed providers operate in Hobart, TAS (of 209 nationally).
✓Coverage focus: Hobart, Sandy Bay, Glenorchy, New Town, Moonah.
✓Our #1 pick for Hobart: Murdoch Clarke — best for employers + skilled workers needing 482 / 186 / 494 sponsorship pathways.
✓Hobart-specific pricing range from listed providers: $1,500 to $1,500.
✓Independent comparison, no paid placements. Last reviewed 4 June 2026.

8 Verified Migration Agent in Hobart, Ranked

Murdoch Clarke

MARA registered Immigration lawyer 2 offices Hobart CBD

Murdoch Clarke (Murdoch Clarke, Hobart CBD) is a MARA-registered migration agent and immigration lawyer. Visa pathways: skilled (189/190/491), employer-sponsored (482/186/494), partner.

MARN

1383135

Founded

Not stated

Status

MARA-registered

Visa pathways: Skilled (189/190/491), Employer-sponsored (482/186/494), Partner, Family.

Best for: Employers + skilled workers needing 482 / 186 / 494 sponsorship pathways

Immigration law firm in Hobart CBD, Hobart. Specialises in skilled (189/190/491), employer-sponsored (482/186/494), partner.

Firm website → (03) 6235 9311 Verify on MARA (MARN 1383135) ↗

Note: Sourced + verified from https://migrateyou.com/agents/tasmania/hobart/. Confirm current MARA registration at mara.gov.au before engaging.

Dobson Mitchell Allport

MARA registered Immigration lawyer 2 offices Hobart CBD

Dobson Mitchell Allport runs Dobson Mitchell Allport in Hobart CBD, an established MARA-registered migration agent and immigration lawyer. Visa pathways: skilled (189/190/491), employer-sponsored (482/186/494), partner.

MARN

1575473

Founded

Not stated

Status

MARA-registered

Visa pathways: Skilled (189/190/491), Employer-sponsored (482/186/494), Partner, Family.

Best for: Employers + skilled workers needing 482 / 186 / 494 sponsorship pathways

Immigration law firm in Hobart CBD, Hobart. Specialises in skilled (189/190/491), employer-sponsored (482/186/494), partner.

Firm website → (03) 6210 0000 Verify on MARA (MARN 1575473) ↗

Note: Sourced + verified from https://doma.com.au/expertise/migration/. Confirm current MARA registration at mara.gov.au before engaging.

Tierney Law

MARA registered Immigration lawyer Hobart CBD

Tierney Law is a MARA-registered migration agent and immigration lawyer based in Hobart CBD, Hobart. Visa pathways: partner, family, student (500).

MARN

1803138

Founded

Not stated

Status

MARA-registered

Visa pathways: Partner, Family, Student (500), AAT appeals.

Best for: Partner and family-stream visa applicants

Immigration law firm in Hobart CBD, Hobart. Specialises in partner, family, student (500).

Firm website → (03) 6264 2688 Verify on MARA (MARN 1803138) ↗

Note: Sourced + verified from https://migrateyou.com/agents/tasmania/hobart/. Confirm current MARA registration at mara.gov.au before engaging.

AMC Migration (Australia Migration Conqueror Hobart)

MARA registered 2 offices Hobart CBD

AMC Migration (Australia Migration Conqueror Hobart), in Hobart CBD, Hobart, holds MARA registration. Visa pathways: skilled (189/190/491), employer-sponsored (482/186/494), partner.

MARN

1804099

Founded

Not stated

Status

MARA-registered

Visa pathways: Skilled (189/190/491), Employer-sponsored (482/186/494), Partner, Family.

Best for: Employers + skilled workers needing 482 / 186 / 494 sponsorship pathways

Migration agency in Hobart CBD, Hobart. Specialises in skilled (189/190/491), employer-sponsored (482/186/494), partner.

Firm website → 0420 700 399 Verify on MARA (MARN 1804099) ↗

Note: Sourced + verified from https://www.amcmigration.com.au/. Confirm current MARA registration at mara.gov.au before engaging.

Migration Key

MARA registered 2 offices Hobart

Migration Key (Migration Key, Hobart) is a MARA-registered migration agent. Visa pathways: skilled (189/190/491), employer-sponsored (482/186/494), partner.

MARN

1803330

Founded

Not stated

Status

MARA-registered

Visa pathways: Skilled (189/190/491), Employer-sponsored (482/186/494), Partner, Family.

Best for: Employers + skilled workers needing 482 / 186 / 494 sponsorship pathways

Migration agency in Hobart, Hobart. Specialises in skilled (189/190/491), employer-sponsored (482/186/494), partner.

Firm website → 0480 321 046 Verify on MARA (MARN 1803330) ↗

Note: Sourced + verified from https://www.migrationkey.com.au/migration-agent-in-hobart. Confirm current MARA registration at mara.gov.au before engaging.

Leonid Feldman Migration Specialists

MARA registered Kingston

Leonid Feldman Migration Specialists runs Leonid Feldman Migration Specialists in Kingston, an established MARA-registered migration agent. Visa pathways: skilled (189/190/491), business/investor, family.

MARN

849834

Founded

Not stated

Status

MARA-registered

Visa pathways: Skilled (189/190/491), Business/Investor, Family.

Best for: Skilled-migration applicants for 189 / 190 / 491 visas

Migration agency in Kingston, Hobart. Specialises in skilled (189/190/491), business/investor, family.

(03) 6229 7685 Verify on MARA (MARN 849834) ↗

Note: Sourced + verified from https://migrateyou.com/agents/tasmania/hobart/. Confirm current MARA registration at mara.gov.au before engaging.

Accredited Migration and Visa Advisory

MARA registered Hobart

Accredited Migration and Visa Advisory is a MARA-registered migration agent based in Hobart, Hobart. Visa pathways: skilled (189/190/491), employer-sponsored (482/186/494), partner.

MARN

On MARA register

Founded

Not stated

Status

MARA-registered

Visa pathways: Skilled (189/190/491), Employer-sponsored (482/186/494), Partner, Student (500).

Best for: Employers + skilled workers needing 482 / 186 / 494 sponsorship pathways

Registered with OMARA under registered agent Ann Weatherburn. Active status verified on the public register (mara.gov.au).

Verify on MARA ↗

Note: Active registration verified on the OMARA public register of migration agents (mara.gov.au) on 17/05/2026.

Ember Education and Migration Group

MARA registered Sandy Bay

Ember Education and Migration Group, in Sandy Bay, Hobart, holds MARA registration. Visa pathways: skilled (189/190/491), employer-sponsored (482/186/494), partner.

MARN

On MARA register

Founded

Not stated

Status

MARA-registered

Visa pathways: Skilled (189/190/491), Employer-sponsored (482/186/494), Partner, Student (500).

Best for: Employers + skilled workers needing 482 / 186 / 494 sponsorship pathways

Registered with OMARA under registered agent Alyssia Hunter. Active status verified on the public register (mara.gov.au).

Verify on MARA ↗

Note: Active registration verified on the OMARA public register of migration agents (mara.gov.au) on 17/05/2026.

Migration Agent in Hobart, side by side · Click any header to sort
Provider ⇅	Price range ⇅	Service coverage ⇅	Best for ⇅
Murdoch Clarke	Fees vary by visa; written quote provided	Immigration lawyers	Employers + skilled workers needing 482 / 186 / 494 sponsorship pathways
Dobson Mitchell Allport	Fees vary by visa; written quote provided	Immigration lawyers	Employers + skilled workers needing 482 / 186 / 494 sponsorship pathways
Tierney Law	Fees vary by visa; written quote provided	Immigration lawyers	Partner and family-stream visa applicants
AMC Migration (Australia Migration Conqueror Hobart)	Fees vary by visa; written quote provided	MARA-registered	Employers + skilled workers needing 482 / 186 / 494 sponsorship pathways
Migration Key	Fees vary by visa; written quote provided	MARA-registered	Employers + skilled workers needing 482 / 186 / 494 sponsorship pathways
Leonid Feldman Migration Specialists	Fees vary by visa; written quote provided	MARA-registered	Skilled-migration applicants for 189 / 190 / 491 visas
Accredited Migration and Visa Advisory	From $1,500 (varies by visa)	MARA registered	Employers + skilled workers needing 482 / 186 / 494 sponsorship pathways
Ember Education and Migration Group	From $1,500 (varies by visa)	MARA registered	Employers + skilled workers needing 482 / 186 / 494 sponsorship pathways

Pricing and availability data checked against public sources at time of publication. We do not host first-party reviews; star ratings have been removed from this directory pending a moderated review-collection process.

How we rank migration agent in Hobart

We rank migration agents on verifiable credentials, not reviews (which we do not collect). The baseline requirement is current OMARA/MARA registration; we then weight immigration-lawyer status (admitted legal practitioners who can also act at the AAT and in court), years registered, office footprint and multi-state reach, and visa-pathway specialisation depth. Cross-check any agent's 7-digit MARN at mara.gov.au before engaging. Compare Migration Agents does not accept payment to feature or rank agents.

Common questions

FAQs: migration agent in Hobart

Who is the best migration agent in Hobart?

"Best" depends on your visa type — there is no single best agent for everyone. In our 2026 Hobart ranking Murdoch Clarke ranks first on verifiable credentials (immigration lawyer; MARA-registered). Always cross-check any agent's current MARN on the OMARA register at mara.gov.au and confirm fees in writing before signing a service agreement.

How much does a migration agent cost in Hobart?

Professional fees vary by visa complexity, not by city: a skilled visa (189/190/491) is commonly $3,000–$6,000 in professional fees, partner visas $4,000–$7,000, and employer-sponsored (482/186) $3,500–$8,000 — all on top of the Department of Home Affairs visa application charge. MARA-registered agents must give you a written fee quote before you engage them. Immigration lawyers may charge more but can also act in court and AAT matters.

How do I check a migration agent is registered in Hobart?

Every person giving Australian immigration assistance for a fee must be registered with the Office of the Migration Agents Registration Authority (OMARA) — the only exception is admitted lawyers acting in their legal capacity. Search the agent's 7-digit MARN or name on the public register at mara.gov.au to confirm current registration status, any conditions, and sanction history before you pay anything.

How much does a migration agent cost in Australia?

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.

Do I need a migration agent or can I apply myself?

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.

What's MARA and why does it matter?

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.

Can a migration agent guarantee my visa will be approved?

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.

What should I look for when choosing a migration agent?

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.

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