Migration Agents in Gold Coast. The Gold Coast is a popular destination for migrants to South East Queensland. Find registered migration agents from Coomera to Coolangatta.

The Australian Government classifies the Gold Coast as a Category 2 “City and Major Regional Centre” under the designated regional areas framework. This classification — shared with Perth, Adelaide, and the Sunshine Coast — means skilled migrants on subclass 491 and 494 visas can live and work on the Gold Coast with access to regional incentives: additional points on the skilled migration points test, priority visa processing, and a pathway to permanent residence via the subclass 191 visa. Brisbane is not classified as regional, making the Gold Coast a strategically different option for skilled migrants to Queensland.

Migration Queensland manages state nomination for the subclass 190 (permanent) and subclass 491 (regional provisional) visas. In 2025–26, Queensland has 2,600 nomination places — 1,850 for subclass 190 and 750 for subclass 491. Gold Coast workers applying for the 491 visa need six months of work experience in regional Queensland, while 190 applicants need nine months anywhere in Queensland. Check the Queensland Skilled Occupation Lists for eligible occupations.

Search the OMARA Register of Migration Agents by name, location, or MARN. Under Australian law, only registered migration agents and legal practitioners can charge for immigration assistance. The Department of Home Affairs provides a consumer guide on choosing an agent. Migration Queensland also offers guidance on finding a registered migration agent.

The Gold Coast’s key industries include tourism and hospitality, healthcare (centred on the Gold Coast Health and Knowledge Precinct), education (Bond University, Griffith University Gold Coast, and Torrens University), construction, and professional services. These sectors directly influence Queensland’s skilled occupation lists. International graduates from Gold Coast universities may also be eligible for an additional year on the subclass 485 post-study work visa due to the city’s regional classification.