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Australian Skilled Migration Points Calculator

Use our free Points Calculator to estimate your potential points score for Australia's General Skilled Migration program. The calculator considers factors such as age, English language ability, qualifications, work experience and other points-tested criteria.

This calculator is intended as a preliminary guide only and may assist applicants considering Skilled Independent (Subclass 189), Skilled Nominated (Subclass 190) and Skilled Work Regional (Subclass 491) visa pathways.

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Visa Subclass*

Which of the following visa subclasses do you wish to apply for?

Skilled Independent Subclass 189

You must have an occupation on the Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL). No sponsorship is required for subclass 189. Click here to view the list of the occupations at MLTSSL.

Skilled Nominated Subclass 190

You must have an occupation on the Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL). Click here to view the list of the occupations at MLTSSL or have an occupation on the Short-term Skilled Occupation List (STSOL). .Click here to view the list of the occupations at STSOL. You are required to be nominated by an Australian State or Territory Government.

Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) Subclass 491

You are required to be sponsored by a relative living in a regional area in Australia or nominated by an Australian state or territory government. You may have an occupation on the Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL). Click here to view the list of the occupations at MLTSSL or may have an occupation on the Short-term Skilled Occupation List (STSOL). .Click here to view the list of the occupations at STSOL or may have an occupation on the Reginal Occupation List (ROL). .Click here to view the list of the occupations at ROL

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Age*

What is your age?

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English Language Ability*

How do you rate your English language ability ?

Functional English

Ability to read , write and speak English

Competent English

IELTS: 6+ in each component; or
PTE Academic: 50+ in each component; or
Cambridge (CAE): 169+ in each component; or
TOEFL iBT: 12 in Listening, 13 Reading, 21 Writing, 18 Speaking ; or
Passport holder from UK, USA, Ireland, Canada or New Zealand.

Proficient English

IELTS: 7+ in each component; or
OET: B pass in each component; or
PTE Academic: 65+ in each component; or
Cambridge (CAE): 185+ in each component; or
TOEFL iBT: 24 in Listening, 24 Reading, 27 Writing, 23 Speaking

Superior English

IELTS: 8+ in each component; or
OET: A pass in each component; or
PTE Academic: 79+ in each component; or
Cambridge (CAE): 200+ in each component; or
TOEFL iBT: 28 in Listening, 29 Reading, 30 Writing, 26 Speaking

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Australian Education Qualification*

Have you completed a degree, diploma, advanced diploma or a trade qualification which took minimum 2 years of full-time study from an Australian institution while holding a student visa?

Yes

Degree, diploma advanced diploma or trade qualification(s) taking at least 2 years of full-time study in Australia

No

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Specialist Education Qualification*

Have you completed a Masters degree by research or a Doctorate degree from an Australian educational institution that included at least two academic years in a relevant Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) field

Yes

No

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Regional Study*

Have you completed your studies in regional or low population-growth metropolitan area of Australia taking at least 2 years of full-time study?

Yes

Degree, diploma advanced diploma or trade qualification(s) in regional Australia or a low population-growth metropolitan area.

No

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Level of Education*

What is the highest level of your education?

PhD (Doctorate)

Bachelor degree or higher

Trade qualification, technical/vocational training or associate degree

High school graduate, diploma or the equivalent

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Professional Year*

Have you completed an approved professional year program in Australia?

Yes

No

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Overseas Work Experience*

How long have you been working in your nominated occupation overseas?

8 years or more

5 years or more

3 years or more

Less than 3 years

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Australian Work Experience*

How long have you been working in your nominated occupation in Australia?

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Partner skill qualifications*

Do you have a de facto partner or spouse who meets the following criteria?

No

I am single.

Yes

My partner/spouse is aged under 45
S/he has competent English
S/he has an occupation on the same skilled occupation list as my nominated occupation
S/he can receive positive assessment from his/her nominated skill assessment authority

Yes

My partner/spouse has competent English

Yes

My partner is an Australian citizen or permanent resident.

Yes

My partner does not have a skills assessment and cannot get competent English.

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Designated language*

Do any of the following apply to you?

I am a NAATI accredited para-professional interpreter or translator (level 2)

None of the above

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Do you wish to receive your assessment via email ? *

Yes

No

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Your name *

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Your surname *

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Email address *

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Captcha (*)

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Your current score is

Score for this question is Points

Based on the information you have provided, you would appear to meet the criteria for this type of visa As the pass mark for this visa is 65, you would not appear to meet the criteria for this type of visa. Your answers to one or more of the questions have made you ineligible for this type of visa:

Australian Skilled Migration Points Calculator

Visa Subclass*

Skilled Independent Subclass 189

Skilled Nominated Subclass 190

Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) Subclass 491

Age*

Under 18 years old

18 - 24 years old

25 - 32 years old

33 - 39 years old

40 - 44 years old

45 years or older

English Language Ability*

Functional English

Competent English

Proficient English

Superior English

Australian Education Qualification*

Yes

No

Specialist Education Qualification*

Yes

No

Regional Study*

Yes

No

Level of Education*

PhD (Doctorate)

Bachelor degree or higher

Trade qualification, technical/vocational training or associate degree

High school graduate, diploma or the equivalent

Professional Year*

Yes

No