Migration Services & Fixed Fees
Clear advice. Fixed fees. No surprises.
Australian migration law can be complicated. Our fees don’t need to be.
At Plainly Legal, we provide clear, practical migration advice with transparent fixed professional fees wherever possible. You’ll know what our professional fees are before we start.
Visa Applications
Partner visas
Onshore Partner Visa — subclasses 820/801
Stage 1 — Temporary Partner Visa
$5,500 (incl. GST)
Includes preparation and lodgement of the subclass 820/801 application, advice regarding relationship evidence, preparation of legal submissions where appropriate, document review and management of the application through the ordinary processing stage.
Stage 2 — Permanent Partner Visa
$2,200 (incl. GST)
For existing Plainly Legal clients when the permanent visa assessment becomes due.
Total professional fees for both stages: $7,700 (incl. GST)
Offshore Partner Visa - subclass 309/100
Stage 1 — Temporary Partner Visa - $5,500 (incl. GST)
Stage 2 - $2,200 (incl. GST)
Total professional fees for both stages: $7,700 (incl. GST)
Skilled Migration
Not sure whether subclass 189, 190 or 491 is right for you?
We can assess your circumstances and help identify an appropriate skilled migration strategy.
Skilled Migration Package
From $4,400 (incl. GST)
Depending on your pathway, our services can include:
visa eligibility assessment
skilled migration strategy
Expression of Interest preparation
state nomination guidance
document and evidence review
visa application preparation and lodgement
preparation of submissions where appropriate
correspondence with the Department of Home Affairs during ordinary processing.
Separate fees may apply for skills assessments, state nomination applications and other third-party requirements.
Employer Sponsored Visas
We assist both Australian businesses and skilled workers with employer-sponsored migration.
Standard Business Sponsorship
From $3,300
Nomination Application
From $4,400
Skills in Demand Visa — subclass 482
From $4,400
Employer Nomination Scheme Visa — subclass 186
From $6,050
Complete 482 Sponsorship + Nomination + Visa Package
From $12,100
Australian Citizenship
Citizenship by Conferral
From $2,200
Includes eligibility advice, preparation and review of the application and supporting documentation, lodgement and assistance during ordinary processing.
Visa Refusals & Cancellations
Receiving a visa refusal or cancellation notice can involve strict deadlines.
Visa Refusal or Cancellation Advice
Initial assessment — $750
Department Response / Notice of Intention to Consider Cancellation
From $5,500
The fixed fee will be confirmed after we review the relevant decision, notice and immigration history.
Administrative Review Tribunal
ART Migration Review
From $7,700
Because every review is different, we’ll review your Department decision before providing a fixed-fee proposal.
Our services may include:
review of the Department decision and immigration file
advice about prospects and review strategy
preparation and lodgement of the review application
evidence review
preparation of written submissions
hearing preparation
representation at the ART hearing where required.
ART application fees are separate.
Prices are inclusive of GST. Government charges, tribunal or court fees, translations, medical examinations, police checks and other third-party costs are not included unless expressly stated. Suitability and scope must be confirmed in writing before engagement. Additional or complex work will be discussed and quoted separately.
what’s included in our fixed fees?
Unless we tell you otherwise, our standard visa application fixed fee includes:
initial eligibility confirmation
tailored document checklist
advice about supporting evidence
review of documents provided by you
preparation of the visa application
preparation of supporting submissions where reasonably required for a standard application
lodgement of the application
ordinary correspondence with the Department
keeping you informed about the progress of your matter
advice when a decision is received
what’s not included in our fixed fees?
Our professional fees do not include:
Department of Home Affairs visa application charges
sponsorship or nomination charges
Administrative Review Tribunal fees
skills assessment fees
English language testing
health examinations
police certificates
translations or interpreting
expert reports
third-party professional fees
complex character matters
health waivers
Schedule 3 submissions
responses involving allegations of false or misleading information
judicial review or court proceedings
substantial additional work caused by circumstances not disclosed when we provided your fixed-fee quote
We’ll tell you before undertaking additional chargeable work.
more complex applications
Some applications require considerably more work than a standard visa application.
This may include applications involving:
previous visa refusals or cancellations
criminal or character issues
health concerns or health waivers
Schedule 3 issues
previous immigration non-compliance
complicated relationship histories
significant inconsistencies in previous applications
extensive requests for further information from the Department
We’ll review the circumstances first and provide you with a clear fee proposal before commencing the additional work.
payment options
For most visa applications, staged payments are available.
We will only charge for work done up to a particular stage.
Government charges and third-party costs must generally be paid separately when they become due.
ready to understand your options?
You don’t need to work out Australian migration law on your own.
Book a consultation with Plainly Legal and we’ll explain your options, the likely costs and the next steps in plain English.
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Important Information - The prices above are indicative professional fees for standard matters and include GST unless stated otherwise. Your circumstances may require additional work. We will confirm the scope of work and applicable professional fees before you engage us.
Government application charges and third-party expenses are separate and can change. Current government charges should always be confirmed with the Department of Home Affairs before an application is lodged.
Information on this page is general information only and is not legal or migration advice. Visa eligibility depends on individual circumstance and Australian migration law at the the relevant time.