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Best Migration Agent in Sydney, 2026

15 migration agents and immigration lawyers in Sydney, 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 Sydney, Bondi, Surry Hills, Paddington, Newtown and Manly.

15 providers ranked No paid placements
The Legal Desk · Editorial team, family law + personal injury + migration · Updated 6 June 2026 · How we rank · Editorial standards

Which is the best migration agent in Sydney?

Our top-ranked migration agent in Sydney for 2026 is VisaEnvoy Sydney — VisaEnvoy Sydney (VisaEnvoy Pty Ltd, Sydney CBD) is a MARA-registered migration agent and immigration lawyer. Runners-up: Collins Quarters Sydney and Asia Pacific Group Sydney. All 15 providers in this guide serve Sydney and are ranked on verifiable credentials and information transparency, not paid placement.

Based on 15 providers profiled in Sydney, all cross-referenced against the relevant Australian regulator. Independent ranking, no paid placements, no first-party reviews.

Key takeaways

  • 32 listed providers operate in Sydney, NSW (of 302 nationally).
  • Coverage focus: Sydney, Bondi, Surry Hills, Paddington, Newtown.
  • Our #1 pick for Sydney: VisaEnvoy Sydney — best for employers + skilled workers needing 482 / 186 / 494 sponsorship pathways.
  • Sydney-specific pricing range from listed providers: $1,500 to $1,500.
  • Independent comparison, no paid placements. Last reviewed 6 June 2026.

15 Verified Migration Agents in Sydney, Ranked

1

VisaEnvoy Sydney

, VisaEnvoy Pty Ltd
MARA registered Immigration lawyer 6 offices Sydney CBD

VisaEnvoy Sydney (VisaEnvoy Pty Ltd, Sydney CBD) is a MARA-registered migration agent and immigration lawyer. Visa pathways: employer-sponsored (482/186/494), skilled (189/190/491), business/investor.

MARN

On MARA register

Founded

Not stated

Status

MARA-registered

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

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

Multi-state migration-agent + immigration-lawyer firm. Strong corporate immigration practice (employer sponsorship, ENS 186, business migration).

Note: Multi-state operation and lawyer status declared on firm site.

2

Collins Quarters Sydney

, Collins Quarters Lawyers
MARA registered Immigration lawyer 100% success rate 2 offices Sydney CBD

Collins Quarters Sydney runs Collins Quarters Lawyers in Sydney CBD, an established MARA-registered migration agent and immigration lawyer. Claims 100% visa success rate. Visa pathways: employer-sponsored (482/186/494), business/investor, global talent.

MARN

On MARA register

Founded

Not stated

Status

MARA-registered

Visa pathways: Employer-sponsored (482/186/494), Business/Investor, Global Talent, Standard Business Sponsorship.

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

Corporate immigration lawyers covering 482, employer sponsorship, Global Talent, and business migration. Claims 100% visa success rate.

Note: Lawyer status + 100pct success claim per firm site.

3

Asia Pacific Group Sydney

, Asia Pacific Group (APG)
MARA registered 95% success rate 16+ years 13 offices Sydney CBD

Asia Pacific Group Sydney is a MARA-registered migration agent based in Sydney CBD, Sydney. 16+ years in immigration practice. Claims 95% visa success rate. Visa pathways: skilled (189/190/491), employer-sponsored (482/186/494), student (500).

MARN

On MARA register

Founded

2009

Status

MARA-registered

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

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

13+ offices across 5 countries, 15+ MARA-registered agents, 120,000+ successful applications since 2009. Above-industry success rate.

Note: Office footprint and success-rate claim per group site.

4

Aussizz Group Parramatta

, Aussizz Group
MARA registered 16+ years 30 offices Parramatta

Aussizz Group Parramatta, in Parramatta, Sydney, holds MARA registration. 16+ years in immigration practice. Visa pathways: employer-sponsored (482/186/494), skilled (189/190/491), student (500).

MARN

On MARA register

Founded

2009

Status

MARA-registered

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

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

Multi-state group with 30+ offices Australia-wide. High-volume practice with deep 482/186 sponsorship workflow.

Note: Office footprint per group site.

5

Pace Migration

, Pace Migration Pty Ltd
MARA registered 20+ years Sydney CBD

Pace Migration (Pace Migration Pty Ltd, Sydney CBD) is a MARA-registered migration agent. 20+ years in immigration practice. Visa pathways: student (500), skilled (189/190/491), graduate (485).

MARN

On MARA register

Founded

2005

Status

MARA-registered

Visa pathways: Student (500), Skilled (189/190/491), Graduate (485), Partner.

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

20+ years specialising in the student-to-PR pathway. Strong reputation among international students transitioning to skilled visas.

Note: 20-year tenure declared on firm site.

6

Bay Migration Solution

, Bay Migration Solution Pty Ltd
MARA registered 12+ years 2 offices Parramatta

Bay Migration Solution runs Bay Migration Solution Pty Ltd in Parramatta, an established MARA-registered migration agent. 12+ years in immigration practice. Visa pathways: skilled (189/190/491), employer-sponsored (482/186/494), partner.

MARN

On MARA register

Founded

2013

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

Sydney + Parramatta offices covering individuals, families, students and employers across the full visa pathway range.

Note: 12+ year tenure declared.

7

IME Advisors

, IME Advisors Pty Ltd
MARA registered 12+ years Parramatta

IME Advisors is a MARA-registered migration agent based in Parramatta, Sydney. 12+ years in immigration practice. Visa pathways: employer-sponsored (482/186/494), standard business sponsorship, accredited sponsorship.

MARN

On MARA register

Founded

2013

Status

MARA-registered

Visa pathways: Employer-sponsored (482/186/494), Standard Business Sponsorship, Accredited Sponsorship, Skilled (189/190/491).

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

Parramatta-based with 10+ years on Standard and Accredited Sponsorship pathways (482 / 186 / 494). In-person plus remote consultations across Sydney.

Note: Sponsorship-pathway specialty declared on firm site.

8

Edvise Hub

, Edvise Hub Pty Ltd
MARA registered 2 offices Sydney CBD

Edvise Hub, in Sydney CBD, Sydney, holds MARA registration. Visa pathways: skilled (189/190/491), student (500), employer-sponsored (482/186).

MARN

On MARA register

Founded

Not stated

Status

MARA-registered

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

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

CBD + Parramatta presence with end-to-end visa support. Eligibility-assessment-led approach across skilled, student and partner streams.

Note: Multi-office presence declared on firm site.

9

Visafast

, Visafast Pty Ltd
MARA registered 100% GSM, 80% employer-sponsored success rate Sydney CBD

Visafast (Visafast Pty Ltd, Sydney CBD) is a MARA-registered migration agent. Claims 100% GSM, 80% employer-sponsored visa success rate. Visa pathways: skilled (189/190/491), employer-sponsored (482/186/494), aat appeals.

MARN

On MARA register

Founded

Not stated

Status

MARA-registered

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

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

Headline-grade success-rate claims (100% GSM, 80% employer-sponsored, 70% AAT appeals vs 30% industry average).

Note: Success-rate claims declared on firm site, not independently audited.

10

The Migration

, The Migration Pty Ltd
MARA registered Sydney CBD

The Migration runs The Migration Pty Ltd in Sydney CBD, an established MARA-registered migration agent. Visa pathways: student (500), skilled (189/190/491), partner.

MARN

On MARA register

Founded

Not stated

Status

MARA-registered

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

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

Sydney CBD MARA practice combining education and immigration consulting. Strong student-to-PR pipeline.

Note: MARA-registered status declared on firm site.

11

Australian Skilled Migration

, Australian Skilled Migration Pty Ltd
MARA registered Sydney CBD

Australian Skilled Migration is a MARA-registered migration agent based in Sydney CBD, Sydney. Visa pathways: employer-sponsored (482/186/494), skilled (189/190/491), international recruitment.

MARN

On MARA register

Founded

Not stated

Status

MARA-registered

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

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

Employer-sponsored visa specialist combining international recruitment with 482 visa sponsorship workflow for Australian businesses.

Note: Specialty declared on firm site.

12

This Is Australia Migration Agency

, This Is Australia Pty Ltd
MARA registered Sydney CBD

This Is Australia Migration Agency, in Sydney CBD, Sydney, holds MARA registration. Visa pathways: employer-sponsored (482/186/494), dama, standard business sponsorship.

MARN

On MARA register

Founded

Not stated

Status

MARA-registered

Visa pathways: Employer-sponsored (482/186/494), DAMA, Standard Business Sponsorship, Skilled (189/190/491).

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

Specialty in employer-sponsored pathways including DAMA labour-agreement work for regional employers.

Note: DAMA pathway specialty declared on firm site.

13
MARA registered Macquarie Fields

100 Percent Scholar Solutions (100 Percent Scholar Solutions, Macquarie Fields) is a MARA-registered migration agent. 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 Ashish Bhandari. Active status verified on the public register (mara.gov.au).

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

14
MARA registered Menai

A H Ajiz & Associates runs A H Ajiz & Associates in Menai, an established MARA-registered migration agent. 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 Abdul Ajiz. Active status verified on the public register (mara.gov.au).

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

15
MARA registered Wentworthville

A Square Migration Services is a MARA-registered migration agent based in Wentworthville, Sydney. 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 Anisha Gupta. Active status verified on the public register (mara.gov.au).

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

Migration Agent in Sydney, side by side · Click any header to sort
Provider Price range Service coverage Best for
VisaEnvoy Sydney From $1,500 (varies by visa)MARA registeredEmployers + skilled workers needing 482 / 186 / 494 sponsorship pathways
Collins Quarters Sydney From $1,500 (varies by visa)MARA registeredEmployers + skilled workers needing 482 / 186 / 494 sponsorship pathways
Asia Pacific Group Sydney From $1,500 (varies by visa)MARA registeredEmployers + skilled workers needing 482 / 186 / 494 sponsorship pathways
Aussizz Group Parramatta From $1,500 (varies by visa)MARA registeredEmployers + skilled workers needing 482 / 186 / 494 sponsorship pathways
Pace Migration From $1,500 (varies by visa)MARA registeredSkilled-migration applicants for 189 / 190 / 491 visas
Bay Migration Solution From $1,500 (varies by visa)MARA registeredEmployers + skilled workers needing 482 / 186 / 494 sponsorship pathways
IME Advisors From $1,500 (varies by visa)MARA registeredEmployers + skilled workers needing 482 / 186 / 494 sponsorship pathways
Edvise Hub From $1,500 (varies by visa)MARA registeredEmployers + skilled workers needing 482 / 186 / 494 sponsorship pathways
Visafast From $1,500 (varies by visa)MARA registeredEmployers + skilled workers needing 482 / 186 / 494 sponsorship pathways
The Migration From $1,500 (varies by visa)MARA registeredEmployers + skilled workers needing 482 / 186 / 494 sponsorship pathways
Australian Skilled Migration From $1,500 (varies by visa)MARA registeredEmployers + skilled workers needing 482 / 186 / 494 sponsorship pathways
This Is Australia Migration Agency From $1,500 (varies by visa)MARA registeredEmployers + skilled workers needing 482 / 186 / 494 sponsorship pathways
100 Percent Scholar Solutions From $1,500 (varies by visa)MARA registeredEmployers + skilled workers needing 482 / 186 / 494 sponsorship pathways
A H Ajiz & Associates From $1,500 (varies by visa)MARA registeredEmployers + skilled workers needing 482 / 186 / 494 sponsorship pathways
A Square Migration Services From $1,500 (varies by visa)MARA registeredEmployers + 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 Sydney

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 Sydney

Who is the best migration agent in Sydney?

"Best" depends on your visa type — there is no single best agent for everyone. In our 2026 Sydney ranking VisaEnvoy Sydney 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 Sydney?

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 Sydney?

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.