Fixed fees, agreed in writing before any work begins - so you know your cost from day one. Pay 50% to start and 50% when your visa is granted.
Our fee is the professional fee for AustraliaMigrate to manage your application from start to finish: eligibility advice, document preparation, lodgement and dealing with the Department of Home Affairs on your behalf. It is separate from the government’s own application charge.
| Visa | Our professional fee (ex GST) | What it covers |
|---|---|---|
| Partner Visa Onshore 820/801, Offshore 309/100 | $4,500 + GST | Full application, including sponsor and applicant stages |
| Skilled Independent (subclass 189) | $4,500 + GST | Full application under General Skilled Migration |
| Skilled Nominated (subclass 190) | $4,500 + GST | Full application, including state/territory nomination support |
| Skilled Work Regional (subclass 491) | $4,500 + GST | Full application, including nomination support |
| Skills in Demand (subclass 482) | $4,500 – $5,000 + GST | Nomination and visa application; fee depends on complexity |
| Employer Nominated Scheme (subclass 186) | $4,500 – $5,000 + GST | Nomination and visa application; fee depends on complexity |
GST is 10%. For example, a $4,500 + GST fee is $4,950 including GST. Fees shown are for standard cases; we will give you a fixed written quote for your situation after a consultation. Where a case is unusually complex, we will explain any variation before you commit.
This is the part most people get caught out by, so it is worth being clear. There are two separate costs in any visa application.
What you pay AustraliaMigrate to prepare and manage your application. These are the fees in the table above.
The government's own fee, paid directly to the Department when the application is lodged. It is set by the Australian Government, varies by visa and the number of people included, and is usually indexed each year.
Because the government’s charges change, we do not list them here — you can check the current figure using the official Department of Home Affairs visa pricing estimator. When you speak with us, we will walk you through both costs so you have the full picture before you start. There may also be third-party costs in some cases — for example skills assessments, police checks, health examinations or English tests. We will flag any that apply to you.
Most agents ask for their full fee upfront. We split ours in two so the balance is only due on a successful outcome — your fee, inclusions and payment stages are all set out in a written agreement before any work starts.
when we commence
when your visa is granted
Every engagement is tailored, but our professional fee generally covers:
All advice is provided by a Registered Migration Agent. AustraliaMigrate is led by Ian Singer (MARN 0001947), registered with the Office of the Migration Agents Registration Authority and bound by the Migration Agents Code of Conduct.
We set out your professional fee, what it includes and the payment stages — before you commit.
We begin preparing your application once you engage us.
We assemble your documents, check everything and lodge with the Department of Home Affairs.
We handle requests and correspondence until a decision is made.
The final 50% is due once your visa is granted.
AustraliaMigrate’s professional fees start at $4,500 + GST for most partner and skilled visas, and $4,500–$5,000 + GST for employer-sponsored 482 and 186 visas. These are our fees for managing your application and are separate from the Australian Government’s visa application charge. Your final fee depends on your individual circumstances, and we provide a fixed written quote after a consultation.
Our professional fee for a partner visa is $4,500 + GST. This covers the full application, including the sponsor and applicant stages, for both onshore (820/801) and offshore (309/100) partner visas. The Department of Home Affairs application charge is separate and paid directly to the government.
Our professional fee for a Skills in Demand subclass 482 visa is $4,500–$5,000 + GST, depending on the complexity of the case, and covers both the nomination and the visa application. The Employer Nominated Scheme subclass 186 is the same. Government charges and any skills assessment costs are additional.
No. We split our professional fee into two stages: 50% when we commence work and 50% when your visa is granted. Your fee and payment stages are agreed in writing before any work begins.
No. Our professional fee and the Department of Home Affairs visa application charge are two separate costs. The government charge is set by the Australian Government, varies by visa and the number of applicants, and is usually indexed each year. You can check the current amount on the Department of Home Affairs website, and we will explain both costs before you start.
A registered migration agent gives you accurate advice, prepares your application correctly and deals with the Department on your behalf, which reduces the risk of a costly refusal. In Australia, anyone charging a fee for immigration assistance must be a registered migration agent or an Australian legal practitioner. AustraliaMigrate is led by Ian Singer (MARN 0001947), with over 25 years’ experience.
Sometimes. Depending on your visa, you may need to pay for a skills assessment, police checks, health examinations or an English test. These are paid to third parties, not to us, and we will tell you which ones apply to your case so there are no surprises.
Your professional fee is fixed in a written agreement before work begins, so it will not change for a standard case. If your situation is unusually complex, we will explain any variation and agree it with you before doing the work.
Every situation is different and eligibility depends on your individual circumstances. Get clear, honest guidance on your options and a fixed quote with no surprises.
Ian Singer · Principal MARA Agent · MARN 0001947 · +61 2 9411 6000
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