On 16 October 2026, 1,651 registered migration agents on the OMARA register were based in Greater Sydney, working across 1,327 practices. Most (87%) of those practices have a single registered agent. After the CBD, the biggest concentration is in Parramatta.
VisaPilot doesn't ask you to scroll through hundreds of names. Tell us about your situation and we'll introduce you to registered migration agents close to you who handle your type of visa.
Where Sydney's Migration Agents Are
| Area | Registered agents |
|---|---|
| City and Inner South (CBD, Haymarket, Surry Hills) | 658 |
| Parramatta (Parramatta, Harris Park, Auburn) | 258 |
| North Sydney and Hornsby (Chatswood, North Sydney) | 152 |
| Inner South West (Bankstown and surrounds) | 109 |
| South West | 88 |
| Inner West | 81 |
| Ryde | 67 |
| Blacktown | 62 |
| Eastern Suburbs | 39 |
| Outer West and Blue Mountains | 39 |
| Outer South West | 35 |
| Northern Beaches | 32 |
| Sutherland | 17 |
| Baulkham Hills and Hawkesbury | 14 |
Source: OMARA register, 16 October 2026, grouped by the agent's listed postcode.
Visa Rules That Matter in Sydney
- Sydney is not a "designated regional area". You can't live in Sydney on a 491 or 494 regional visa. Newcastle, Wollongong and the rest of NSW are regional.
- NSW state nomination for the 190 and 491 visas has its own occupation and residence criteria, and the program changes during the year.
- Employer sponsorship through the 482 and 186 is the most common route to permanent residence for people already working in Sydney.
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 Sydney Agents Handle
- Employer sponsorship: 482 Skills in Demand and 186
- Partner visas
- Skilled visas: 189, 190 and the points test
- Student visas and the 485 graduate visa
- Refusals and Tribunal reviews
Frequently Asked Questions
How many migration agents are there in Sydney?
1,651 registered migration agents were based in Greater Sydney on the OMARA register on 16 October 2026. 258 of them are in the Parramatta area.
Is Sydney regional for the 491 visa?
No. Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane are the only areas excluded from Australia's designated regional areas.
Can a lawyer help with my visa instead?
Yes. Australian legal practitioners can give immigration assistance without being registered migration agents. VisaPilot introduces you to registered migration agents.
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 Sydney 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.
VisaPilot gives general information only. We are not a government agency or the OMARA.