Migration Agents in Hobart. Hobart serves as Tasmania's hub for immigration services. Find registered migration agents in Greater Hobart.

The entire state of Tasmania — including Hobart — is classified as a designated regional area by the Department of Home Affairs. This means subclass 491 visa applicants nominated by Tasmania receive 15 additional points on the skilled migration points test, compared to 5 points for a subclass 190 nomination. Hobart falls under Category 2 (‘Cities and Major Regional Centres’), which provides priority processing of regional visas and access to the Regional Occupations List.

Migration Tasmania manages state nomination for subclass 190 and 491 visas. Applicants submit a Registration of Interest (ROI) through the Skilled Migration Gateway, which is assessed against priority attributes and assigned a pass level (Gold, Green, Orange-Plus, or Orange). The highest-scoring ROIs are invited to apply for nomination. Tasmania offers multiple pathways including Skilled Employment, Skilled Graduate, Established Resident, and Business Operator — a registered migration agent can advise on which pathway best fits your circumstances.

Search the OMARA Register of Migration Agents by name, location, or MARN. Under Australian law, only registered migration agents and legal practitioners can lawfully charge for immigration assistance. The Department of Home Affairs provides a consumer guide outlining what agents must do and how to lodge a complaint with OMARA.

Tasmania’s key sectors for skilled migration include healthcare and aged care, construction and trades, agriculture and aquaculture, tourism and hospitality, and education. Migration Tasmania publishes a priority roles list for the Skilled Employment pathway, which includes nurses, doctors, engineers, carpenters, electricians, and social workers. The state is also exploring a Designated Area Migration Agreement (DAMA) to address regional workforce shortages.