5 Best Immigration Lawyers in Hobart
Updated 22 September 2026 · How we rank law firms
Compare the 5 highest-rated immigration lawyers in Hobart, ranked by Google rating across 1,730 client reviews (average 4.9 stars). Tasmanian visa refusals are reviewed by the Administrative Review Tribunal at its Hobart Registry in the Edward Braddon Commonwealth Law Courts Building, 39–41 Davey Street. Most review applications must be lodged within 28 days after the refusal is notified.
Best immigration lawyers in Hobart
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Australian Migration Lawyers Editor's pick
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Australian Migration Agents Editor's pick
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Latifa & Associates Editor's pick
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Fairfields Lawyers Editor's pick
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思塔留学移民-AESC TASMANIA Education and Migration-塔州本地持牌移民代理-Tasmania Local MARA Registered Agent 190/491
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NewStars Education and Migration
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AMC Migration and Education-SID visa-ENS visa-TAS Nomination 190/491-MARA migration agent-QEAC education agent
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Pioneer Global - Bookbrite Study Abroad Advisers
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Oz Career Gurus - Best Education & Migration Consultants in Hobart
4.82score
Editor's picks are chosen by our editors and labelled; the firms below them are ordered by score. Source: Google Maps business listings for “immigration lawyer hobart”, checked 22 September 2026. Ordered by a review-weighted rating. How we rank law firms
Standouts among immigration lawyers in Hobart
Highest weighted score
思塔留学移民-AESC TASMANIA Education and Migration-塔州本地持牌移民代理-Tasmania Local MARA Registered Agent 190/491: 5.0 stars from 492 reviews.
Most reviewed
AMC Migration and Education-SID visa-ENS visa-TAS Nomination 190/491-MARA migration agent-QEAC education agent: 730 Google reviews, rated 4.9.
Highest rated with 100+ reviews
思塔留学移民-AESC TASMANIA Education and Migration-塔州本地持牌移民代理-Tasmania Local MARA Registered Agent 190/491: 5.0 stars from 492 reviews.
Where are visa matters heard for Hobart?
Tasmanian visa applications are decided by the Department of Home Affairs. The ART's Hobart Registry is on the ground floor of the Commonwealth Law Courts Building at 39–41 Davey Street, between Murray and Harrington streets, and handles Tasmanian merits reviews. An ART decision can be challenged for legal error in the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (Division 2).
What Tasmania-specific rules apply?
Tasmania has no separate visa law. The Migration Act 1958 (Cth) governs visa criteria and review rights in the same way across Australia, and lawyers can act for clients in any state. The Tasmanian parts are the Hobart registry and the Tasmanian practising certificate of a local lawyer.
A note on unregistered agents. Section 280 of the Migration Act 1958 (Cth) makes it illegal for an unregistered agent to give immigration assistance. Such agents hold no professional indemnity insurance, so when their error causes a refused visa, wasted fees or a lost pathway, there is no insurer to recover the loss from. Every practising Australian lawyer is required to hold that insurance.
How much does a immigration lawyer cost in Hobart?
Fees for immigration lawyers in Hobart depend on the matter, the lawyer's seniority and the fee model (hourly, fixed fee or conditional). Before any work starts, a law firm must disclose its costs in writing when they are likely to exceed the disclosure threshold. See How Much Does a Lawyer Cost in Australia? for typical ranges and fee models.
Free and low-cost legal help in Hobart
The Tasmanian Refugee Legal Service gives free legal advice and representation to Tasmanian residents on protection visa applications and to humanitarian entrants. See Free Legal Advice in Australia for more options.
Hobart immigration lawyer FAQs
Can a mainland immigration lawyer act for me in Hobart?
Yes. Visa law is federal, so a lawyer anywhere in Australia can act for a Hobart client, with most steps done online, by phone or by video.
How long do I have to appeal a visa refusal in Tasmania?
Under section 347 of the Migration Act 1958 (Cth), you have 28 days after notification to apply to the ART, or 14 days if you are in immigration detention. The ART cannot extend these time limits.
Does an immigration lawyer need OMARA registration?
No. Section 280 of the Migration Act 1958 (Cth) exempts an Australian legal practitioner giving immigration assistance in connection with legal practice, so a Tasmanian lawyer with a practising certificate does not need OMARA registration.
