Skilled Visa Points: Check For Skilled Migration To Australia

(189/190/491 Visa)

This online skilled visa points calculator gives you an indication of how the points test works for the Skilled Independent visa (subclass 189), Skilled Nominated visa (subclass 190) and the Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 491).

Your skilled visa points are based on a number of factors, including:

A positive skills assessment in your nominated occupation;
Your age;
Your qualifications;
Your employment experience;
English language ability.

Depending on the visa subclass, you may also need to receive a nomination from a state or territory government. The 189 and 190 visas provide upfront permanent residency, whereas the 491 visa is a regional visa with a direct pathway to permanent residency through the Permanent Residence (Skilled Regional) visa (subclass 191).

Whether the points-tested visas are a good option for you in comparison to other visa options will depend on your individual circumstances. If you are interested in a points-tested visa and wish to book a consultation for us to assess your visa prospects, please contact us at [email protected].

Contact Details
Your Name*
Your Email*
Visa Subclass
Which of the following subclasses are you applying for?*
- Skilled Independent Subclass 189 - no sponsorship required. Your occupation must be on the medium/long-term occupation list.
- Skilled Nominated Subclass 190 - requires nomination by a State or Territory Government. You must have an occupation on the State/Territory Nominated Occupations List.
- Skilled Work Regional 491 - requires sponsorship by a relative living in a designated area or a state or territory government.
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Age
Which age range do you fit into?*
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English Language Ability
How would you rate your English language ability?*
- Competent English
- Proficient English
- Superior English
Competent English:
- Passport from UK, USA, Ireland, Canada or NZ; or
- 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
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 Educational Qualification
Have you met the requirements for the award of degree, diploma, advanced diploma or trade qualification(s) which took at least 2 years of full-time study in Australia at an Australian institution, which are relevant to your nominated occupation?*
- 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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Study in Regional Australia or a Low Population Growth Area
Have you - Met the requirements for the award of degree, diploma, advanced diploma or trade qualification(s); AND - The qualification(s) were not in English language proficiency; AND - The qualification(s) took at least 2 years of full-time study in Australia; AND - The qualification(s) were taught in English; AND - The campus of your institution is in a regional or low population growth area; AND - You have spent at least 2 years living in the regional or low population growth area; AND - You did not complete the qualification(s) via distance education?*
- Yes
- No
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Specialist Educational Qualification
Have you studied a Masters by Research or PhD for 2 academic years in Australia in a prescribed field of education (Natural and Physical Sciences, Information Technology, and Engineering and Related Technologies)?*
- Yes
- No
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Professional Year
Have you completed a Professional Year in Australia in your occupation following your studies - currently available for accountants, engineers and IT professionals?*
- Yes
- No
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Qualifications
What is your highest Qualification?*
- Recognised PhD (Doctorate).
- Recognised Bachelor degree or higher.
- Recognised Trade Qualification including Diploma or Trade Certificate completed at an Australian educational institution. Other award or qualification recognised by the skills assessing authority.
- No Recognised Qualifications.
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Overseas Work Experience
In the last 10 years, how long have you worked in your nominated occupation or closely related occupation?*
- 8 Years or more.
- 5 Years or more.
- 3 Years or more.
- Less than 3 Years.
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Australian Work Experience
Thinking about your work experience in Australia, in the last 10 years, how long have you worked in your nominated occupation or closely related skilled occupation?*
- 8 Years or more.
- 5 Years or more.
- 3 Years or more.
- 1 Year or more.
- Less than 1 Year.
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Partner Skill Qualifications
Check any boxes which apply to your partner or spouse:*
- My partner is under 45, can pass skills assessment in an occupation on the applicable Skilled Occupations List for my subclass and has Competent English.
- My partner cannot meet the partner skill qualifications listed above but has competent English ability.
- My spouse or de factor partner is a Australian citizen or Australian Permanent Resident.
- I am single.
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Designated Language
Do any of the following apply to you?*
- I passed the Credentialed Community Language Test (CCL) with National Accreditation Test for Translators and Interpreters (NAATI).
- None of the above.
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Occupation
Occupation*
Accounts*
Agriculture*
Architecture*
Auditor*
Aviation*
Business & Professional Services*
Consultant*
Designer*
Economics*
Education*
Energy & Utilities*
Engineer*
Environmental Science*
Executive*
Farming*
Finance*
Food & Beverage*
Geology*
Government*
Hospitality*
HRD*
ICT*
Insurance*
Journalism*
Lawyer*
Legal*
Legal & Corporate*
Manager*
Mathematics*
Mechanic*
Media & Entertainment*
Medical*
Multimedia*
Nursing*
Performing Arts*
Public Relation*
Research & Development*
Sales & Marketing*
Scientist*
Social*
Software & Hardware*
Sports*
Teacher*
Technician*
Telecom*
Zoology*
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Email
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Skilled Visa Points

(189/190/491 Visa)

Contact Details

Visa Subclass

Age

English Language Ability

Australian Educational Qualification

Study in Regional Australia or a Low Population Growth Area

Specialist Educational Qualification

Professional Year

Qualifications

Overseas Work Experience

Australian Work Experience

Partner Skill Qualifications

Designated Language

Occupation

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