Mates International Perth vs Visa Direct Australia

2026 comparison · Australia

Mates International Perth

📍 Perth, Australia

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Est. 20141 destinationsAffordable

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Visa Direct Australia

📍 Perth, Australia

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AUD $700–$2,800

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At a glance

	Mates International Perth	Visa Direct Australia
Overall rating	—	—
Reviews	0	0
Location	Perth, Australia	Perth, Australia
Founded	2014	—
Team size	5–10	—
Fee range	Affordable	AUD $700–$2,800
Destinations	1 countries	—

Pros & cons

Mates International Perth

✓ What students love

✓Community-driven model reflecting the real experience of international students in Australia
✓Practical student support for Perth and WA students managing CoE and study conditions
✓Experience with student visa extensions and post-study work visa guidance in Western Australia
✓WA university and TAFE knowledge for institution transfers and course changes
✓Multi-city presence across Brisbane, Perth, and Adelaide for consistent student support

✗ Drawbacks

✗Smaller boutique firm — limited capacity for complex migration law or PR planning
✗Less suited to WA state nomination or employer-sponsored visa advice
✗Less brand recognition than major national agencies

Visa Direct Australia

✓ What students love

✓4.9 Google rating across 33 reviews — strong client satisfaction in the Perth family and student visa market
✓Affordable fee range (AUD $700–$2,800) — one of the most accessible price points for MARA-registered advice in Perth
✓Specialises in Indian subcontinent and Southeast Asian communities — multilingual service with cultural context
✓No-jargon approach — particularly valued by first-time visa applicants who find migration law complex

✗ Drawbacks

✗Lower fee range may reflect a volume-based model — complex matters may require escalation to a more specialist firm
✗Primarily family and student focused — less suitable for complex skilled migration or employer-sponsored visa strategies

Study destinations

Mates International Perth — 1 destination

Australia

Visa Direct Australia — Not listed

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Best fit

Who should choose which?

Choose Mates International Perth if…

Mates International Perth

International students in Perth who want accessible, relatable support for managing their study conditions, CoE compliance, institution transfers, or OSHC and post-study work visa guidance in WA.

Choose Visa Direct Australia if…

Visa Direct Australia

Perth-based South Asian and Southeast Asian families and students seeking affordable, multilingual MARA-registered advice for family reunion and student visas

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