Skilled Migration Points Calculator

Calculate your points for Subclass 189, 190, and 491 visas. Minimum 65 points required.

🗣️ English Language Ability

Based on IELTS, PTE, TOEFL iBT, or CAE test results

Competent (IELTS 6.0)0 ptsProficient (IELTS 7.0)10 ptsSuperior (IELTS 8.0)20 pts

🌏 Overseas Work Experience

Skilled employment outside Australia in your nominated occupation

0-2 years0 pts3-4 years5 pts5-7 years10 pts8+ years15 pts

🦘 Australian Work Experience

Skilled employment in Australia in your nominated occupation

🎓 Educational Qualifications

Highest relevant qualification recognised by the assessing authority

Doctorate20 ptsBachelor or Masters15 ptsDiploma or trade10 ptsRecognised qualification10 pts

⭐ Other Factors

Select all that apply. These are bonus points on top of core criteria.

Australian study requirement

You completed at least 2 academic years of study (92 weeks CRICOS) in Australia.

5 pts

Specialist education qualification

You have a Masters or Doctorate by research from an Australian institution in STEM or ICT.

5 pts

Professional Year

You completed an accredited Professional Year program in Australia (accounting, IT, or engineering).

5 pts

Credentialled community language

You hold a NAATI credential at Certified Provisional or above in a community language.

5 pts

Regional study

You studied at an Australian institution in a regional area (outside Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane).

5 pts

Partner skills

Your partner meets age, English, and skill requirements but doesn't apply as the primary applicant.

5 pts

Single applicant or partner is citizen/PR

You are applying as a single applicant, or your partner is an Australian citizen or permanent resident.

10 pts

State/territory nomination (190)

You are nominated by an Australian state or territory government (Subclass 190 only).

5 pts

Regional sponsorship (491)

You are sponsored by an eligible family member or nominated by a state/territory for regional living (Subclass 491 only).

15 pts

Your Points Score

✗ Below 65-point threshold

Age30

English0

Overseas exp.0

AU exp.0

Qualifications15

Other0

Total45

🔹 65 points: Minimum to submit an Expression of Interest (EOI)

🔹 80+ points: Higher chance of receiving an invitation

🔹 90+ points: Very competitive — likely fast invitation

This is a guide only. Actual points assessment is done by the Department of Home Affairs.

Skilled Migration Points Calculator

👤 Age at Time of Invitation

🗣️ English Language Ability

🌏 Overseas Work Experience

🦘 Australian Work Experience

🎓 Educational Qualifications

⭐ Other Factors

Your Points Score