Melbourne has more registered migration agents than any other Australian city. On 16 October 2026, 1,833 agents on the OMARA register were based in Greater Melbourne, about a third of all agents in Australia, working across 1,470 practices. Most (88%) of those practices have a single registered agent.
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Where Melbourne's Migration Agents Are
| Area | Registered agents |
|---|---|
| Melbourne Inner (CBD, Docklands, Southbank and surrounds) | 782 |
| Melbourne West (Tarneit, Truganina, Point Cook, Williams Landing) | 299 |
| Melbourne South East (Dandenong, Clayton, Cranbourne) | 250 |
| Melbourne North West (Craigieburn and surrounds) | 125 |
| Melbourne North East | 91 |
| Melbourne Inner East (Box Hill and surrounds) | 90 |
| Melbourne Inner South | 85 |
| Melbourne Outer East | 62 |
| Mornington Peninsula | 49 |
Source: OMARA register, 16 October 2026, grouped by the agent's listed postcode.
After the CBD, Melbourne's west has the most agents of any part of the city.
Visa Rules That Matter in Melbourne
- Melbourne is not a "designated regional area". You can't live in Melbourne on a 491 or 494 regional visa. Geelong, Ballarat, Bendigo and the rest of Victoria are regional.
- Victorian state nomination for the 190 and 491 visas has its own occupation and residence criteria, and the program opens and closes during the year.
- Students: Melbourne is one of Australia's largest study destinations. From 2 October 2026, most Student visa applications must be lodged from outside Australia.
How to Check a Migration Agent
Anyone who gives immigration assistance in Australia for a fee must be a registered migration agent or an Australian legal practitioner. Before you pay anyone:
- Ask for their MARN (Migration Agents Registration Number).
- Look them up on the official OMARA register and check their registration is current.
- Ask for a written service agreement and the fees before work starts.
Every agent we introduce you to is registered on the OMARA register, and we show their MARN.
Common Questions Melbourne Agents Handle
- Employer sponsorship: 482 Skills in Demand and 186
- Partner visas
- Student visas and the 485 graduate visa
- Skilled visas and state nomination: 189, 190
- Refusals and Tribunal reviews
Frequently Asked Questions
How many migration agents are there in Melbourne?
1,833 registered migration agents were based in Greater Melbourne on the OMARA register on 16 October 2026, more than in any other Australian city.
How do I choose a migration agent in Melbourne?
Check their MARN on the OMARA register, ask which visas they handle most often, and get a written agreement with fees before you start. Being close by makes it easier to meet in person.
Is Melbourne regional for the 491 visa?
No. Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane are the only areas excluded from Australia's designated regional areas.
How much does a migration agent cost?
Agents set their own fees, which vary by visa type and complexity. Ask for a written quote. The government's visa application charge is separate.
Get Matched With a Melbourne Migration Agent
Tell us what you need and where you are. We'll introduce you to the registered migration agents closest to you. It's free, and you choose whether to go ahead.
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