Looking for the cost of a registered migration agent? Compare indicative Nestway professional fee ranges for visitor, student, graduate, work, skilled, partner, parent, bridging, citizenship and review matters.
Migration agent fees depend on the visa type, the agreed service scope and the complexity of the matter. The ranges below are in Australian dollars, include GST and apply to professional work only.
Fee guide reviewed: 23 July 2026
Reviewed by Shahdain Asa, Registered Migration Agent MARN 2519006. Verify registration.
These quick links answer common questions such as “how much is a migration agent for a student visa?” The complete 77-service schedule appears below.
Search the schedule by visa name, subclass or service. Minimum and maximum amounts are indicative professional fee ranges. The midpoint is calculated from the range and is not an industry average or a written quote.
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Professional fees for visitor, tourist, short-travel and medical-treatment pathways.
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| Visa or professional service | Minimum | Maximum | Range midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electronic Travel Authority (subclass 601) | $300 | $600 | $450 |
| eVisitor (subclass 651) | $300 | $600 | $450 |
| Transit visa (subclass 771) | $200 | $500 | $350 |
| Visitor visa (subclass 600) | $500 | $1,000 | $750 |
| Work and Holiday visa (subclass 462) | $500 | $2,000 | $1,250 |
| Working Holiday visa (subclass 417) | $500 | $2,000 | $1,250 |
| Medical Treatment visa (subclass 602) | $1,000 | $3,000 | $2,000 |
Professional fees for Student 500, Temporary Graduate 485, guardians and training applications.
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| Visa or professional service | Minimum | Maximum | Range midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student visa (subclass 500) | $500 | $1,000 | $750 |
| Student Guardian visa (subclass 590) | $500 | $1,000 | $750 |
| Temporary Graduate visa (subclass 485) | $500 | $1,000 | $750 |
| Training visa (subclass 407) | $1,000 | $2,000 | $1,500 |
482 professional fees are separated by applicant, nomination and sponsorship scope so unlike services are not compared as one price.
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| Visa or professional service | Minimum | Maximum | Range midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|
| Temporary Work – Short Stay Specialist visa (subclass 400) | $1,100 | $4,400 | $2,750 |
| Temporary Work – International Relations visa (subclass 403) | $2,200 | $5,500 | $3,850 |
| Temporary Activity visa (subclass 408) | $1,650 | $4,400 | $3,025 |
| Skills in Demand visa (subclass 482) – visa application only | $1,000 | $2,000 | $1,500 |
| Skills in Demand visa (subclass 482) – nomination plus visa | $5,000 | $7,000 | $6,000 |
| Skills in Demand visa (subclass 482) – sponsorship, nomination and visa | $5,500 | $7,500 | $6,500 |
| Employer Nomination Scheme visa (subclass 186) – package | $3,500 | $7,500 | $5,500 |
| Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional visa (subclass 494) – package | $3,500 | $7,500 | $5,500 |
| Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme visa (subclass 187) – transitional pathway only | $3,500 | $7,500 | $5,500 |
Employer statutory charges, nomination charges and the Skilling Australians Fund levy are separate. The written quote identifies sponsor, nomination and applicant work.
Professional fees for skills assessment assistance, EOI/ROI work and skilled or regional visa applications.
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| Visa or professional service | Minimum | Maximum | Range midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skills assessment assistance | $700 | $2,000 | $1,350 |
| Expression of Interest / Registration of Interest only | $200 | $500 | $350 |
| Skilled Independent visa (subclass 189) | $1,000 | $3,000 | $2,000 |
| Skilled Nominated visa (subclass 190) | $1,000 | $3,000 | $2,000 |
| Skilled Work Regional visa (subclass 491) | $1,000 | $3,000 | $2,000 |
| Permanent Residence – Skilled Regional visa (subclass 191) | $1,000 | $3,000 | $2,000 |
| Skilled Regional visa (subclass 887) | $1,000 | $3,000 | $2,000 |
| National Innovation visa (subclass 858) – EOI and visa | $5,000 | $11,000 | $8,000 |
| Pacific Engagement visa (subclass 192) – after ballot selection | $2,000 | $5,000 | $3,500 |
| Business Innovation and Investment – Permanent visa (subclass 888) | $5,000 | $16,500 | $10,750 |
Subclass 858 requires an invitation, subclass 192 requires ballot selection and subclass 888 is a downstream pathway. Eligibility is checked before a service is offered.
Professional fee ranges for prospective marriage, offshore and onshore partner pathways and New Zealand family relationships.
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| Visa or professional service | Minimum | Maximum | Range midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prospective Marriage visa (subclass 300) | $2,500 | $5,000 | $3,750 |
| Partner – Provisional and Migrant visas (subclasses 309/100), both stages | $2,500 | $5,000 | $3,750 |
| Partner visas (subclasses 820/801), both stages | $2,500 | $7,700 | $5,100 |
| Partner permanent stage only (subclass 100 or 801) | $2,500 | $3,300 | $2,900 |
| New Zealand Citizen Family Relationship visa (subclass 461) | $700 | $2,000 | $1,350 |
Professional fees for parent, child, carer and other relative pathways. Government second-instalment charges are not included.
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| Visa or professional service | Minimum | Maximum | Range midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adoption visa (subclass 102) | $3,000 | $6,000 | $4,500 |
| Child visa (subclasses 101/802) | $3,000 | $6,000 | $4,500 |
| Dependent Child visa (subclass 445) | $2,000 | $4,000 | $3,000 |
| Parent visa (subclass 103) | $2,000 | $5,000 | $3,500 |
| Aged Parent visa (subclass 804) | $2,000 | $5,000 | $3,500 |
| Contributory Parent – Temporary visa (subclass 173) | $2,000 | $5,000 | $3,500 |
| Contributory Parent visa (subclass 143) | $2,000 | $5,000 | $3,500 |
| Contributory Aged Parent – Temporary visa (subclass 884) | $2,000 | $5,000 | $3,500 |
| Contributory Aged Parent visa (subclass 864) | $2,000 | $5,000 | $3,500 |
| Sponsored Parent – Temporary visa (subclass 870) | $2,000 | $5,000 | $3,500 |
| Aged Dependent Relative visa (subclasses 114/838) | $2,000 | $5,000 | $3,500 |
| Carer visa (subclasses 116/836) | $2,000 | $5,000 | $3,500 |
| Orphan Relative visa (subclasses 117/837) | $2,000 | $5,000 | $3,500 |
| Remaining Relative visa (subclasses 115/835) | $2,000 | $5,000 | $3,500 |
Bridging Visa A, B, C and E work may depend on the substantive matter, visa status, travel need and work-rights evidence.
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| Visa or professional service | Minimum | Maximum | Range midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bridging Visa A (subclass 010) | $200 | $500 | $350 |
| Bridging Visa B (subclass 020) | $200 | $500 | $350 |
| Bridging Visa C (subclass 030) | $200 | $500 | $350 |
| Bridging Visa E (subclasses 050/051) | $300 | $1,000 | $650 |
| Bridging visa work-rights | $300 | $1,000 | $650 |
| Resident Return visa (subclasses 155/157) | $300 | $2,000 | $1,150 |
| Former Resident visa (subclass 151) – specialist indicative range | $300 | $2,000 | $1,150 |
| Maritime Crew visa (subclass 988) – niche indicative range | $300 | $2,000 | $1,150 |
These are specialist matters. Eligibility, available assistance, evidence, risk and any urgent deadlines must be assessed before engagement.
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| Visa or professional service | Minimum | Maximum | Range midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|
| Protection visa (subclass 866) | $4,000 | $7,000 | $5,500 |
| Refugee visa (subclass 200) | $4,000 | $7,000 | $5,500 |
| In-country Special Humanitarian visa (subclass 201) | $4,000 | $7,000 | $5,500 |
| Global Special Humanitarian visa (subclass 202) | $4,000 | $7,000 | $5,500 |
| Emergency Rescue visa (subclass 203) | $4,000 | $7,000 | $5,500 |
| Woman at Risk visa (subclass 204) | $4,000 | $7,000 | $5,500 |
| Temporary Protection visa (subclass 785) – restricted cohort | $3,500 | $7,000 | $5,250 |
| Safe Haven Enterprise visa (subclass 790) – restricted cohort | $3,500 | $7,000 | $5,250 |
Some humanitarian programs are referral- or proposer-based, and free specialist assistance may be available for eligible cohorts. This table does not determine eligibility.
Professional fees for citizenship applications are separate from the Australian Government citizenship application charge.
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| Citizenship service | Minimum | Maximum | Range midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|
| Australian citizenship by conferral | $300 | $1,500 | $900 |
| Australian citizenship by descent | $300 | $1,500 | $900 |
| Citizenship evidence, resumption or renunciation application | $300 | $1,500 | $900 |
Administrative Review Tribunal deadlines and jurisdiction must be checked immediately. The former AAT was replaced by the ART in October 2024.
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| Review or professional service | Minimum | Maximum | Range midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|
| ART full representation – standard migration matter | $3,000 | $7,000 | $5,000 |
| ART hearing preparation or appearance add-on | $500 | $2,000 | $1,250 |
| Ministerial Intervention request | $3,000 | $7,000 | $5,000 |
| No Further Stay condition waiver (8503/8534/8535) | $500 | $2,000 | $1,250 |
| NOICC response | $1,500 | $5,000 | $3,250 |
| Visa cancellation or character response – specialist range | $2,000 | $7,000 | $4,500 |
| PIC, health or character submission – specialist range | $2,000 | $7,000 | $4,500 |
| Freedom of Information request assistance | $300 | $500 | $400 |
| Visa refusal strategy consultation / file assessment | $300 | $500 | $400 |
ART application charges, counsel, experts, interpreters and document-retrieval costs are separate. Court work is not included in these ranges.
A short assessment helps Nestway identify the right service and avoid quoting a straightforward-file price for a complex matter.
The cost depends on the visa, the agreed work and the complexity of the matter. This guide lists Nestway’s indicative professional fee ranges from simpler bridging or travel matters through to combined employer-sponsored, family and specialist review work.
The indicative Nestway professional fee range shown for a Student visa 500 is AUD $500–$1,000 including GST. The written quote depends on the evidence, immigration history, dependants and agreed application scope.
The indicative professional fee range for a Visitor visa 600 is AUD $500–$1,000 including GST. A tourist, sponsored family or business visitor matter can require different evidence and work.
A subclass 482 visa-only service is listed at AUD $1,000–$2,000 including GST. Nomination plus visa work is AUD $5,000–$7,000, while a full sponsorship, nomination and visa package is AUD $5,500–$7,500. Government and employer statutory charges are separate.
Partner subclasses 309/100 are listed at AUD $2,500–$5,000 including GST, while subclasses 820/801 are AUD $2,500–$7,700. Parent visa professional fee ranges are listed at AUD $2,000–$5,000.
The indicative professional fee range for Bridging Visa E subclasses 050/051 is AUD $300–$1,000 including GST. Status, work rights, departure arrangements, refusals or cancellation issues can change the required work.
Yes. Every amount on this page is a professional fee. Home Affairs visa application charges, ART fees, sponsorship or nomination charges, medicals, police checks, English tests, skills assessments, translations and other third-party costs are separate.
Yes. The amounts on this page are in Australian dollars and include GST. The exact professional fee, scope, exclusions, payment stages and any additional costs are confirmed in writing before work begins.
Dependants, immigration history, deadlines, document volume, sponsor or employer work, and health, character or status concerns can change the work required. Specialist matters may require a separate quote after file assessment.
No. No migration professional can guarantee visa approval, permanent residence, citizenship, an ART result or faster government processing. Decisions and processing times remain with the relevant government body or tribunal.
Include your intended pathway, current visa status, important deadlines and whether family members or an employer are involved.
Important: These are indicative professional fee ranges, not a binding quote. The calculated midpoint is provided only to help compare each range; it is not an observed industry average. Eligibility, scope and fees are confirmed in a signed service agreement. Government and third-party charges are separate and can change.
This page provides general cost information only. It does not constitute migration advice or create an agent-client relationship. No visa, citizenship, review outcome or processing time is guaranteed.
Shahdain Asa · Registered Migration Agent · MARN 2519006