Australian points calculator
When undertaking Australia immigration point calculation you will be asked to choose from any of the following visas:
Business Innovation and Investment (Provisional) visa (subclass 188)
Skilled Independent visa (subclass 189)
Skilled Nominated visa (subclass 190)
Skilled Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 489)
Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 491)
Note: link for point calculation is at the end of this article however, it is recommended that you read below information to understand how the point system works.
Immigration candidates can obtain the necessary Australian migration points under the Australian immigration point system. These points are granted to a candidate if they satisfy the following standards.
- Age: Applicants may earn points below the age limit if they are between the ages of 18 and 44.
- English language proficiency: The candidate must provide the results of any accredited English language proficiency exam to demonstrate his level of fluency in the language.
- • Points for overseas experience (experience outside of Australia): If the candidate has worked abroad for three, five, or eight years in the designated field within the previous ten years, they are eligible to receive points.
- Australian Experience: If the candidate has full-time experience working in any of the occupations mentioned on the SOL, they can claim points for that experience. If the candidate has one, three, five, or eight years of Australian experience in the nominated field during the last ten years, they are eligible to receive points.
- Points for qualifications earned outside of Australia are known as overseas qualifications: Applicants may claim points for degrees at the bachelor’s, master’s, or doctoral levels that are recognised.
- Study in Australia: The candidate may be eligible to receive extra credit if they completed a course there for at least two academic years.
- Residing and Learning in a Regional Area: The candidate may be eligible for extra credit if they have fulfilled the Australian study requirement of residing and learning in a “regional low population growth metropolitan area” for a minimum of 2 years
- Partner Skills: If the partner meets the minimum standards in terms of age, English language proficiency, qualifications, and skills assessment results, the applicant may claim points in this category.
Australia immigration points calculator
Candidates who receive at least 65 points will be deemed qualified by the immigration-controlling DHA (Department of Home Affairs).
Your eligibility for a PR visa to Australia is determined by points. You need to, as previously said, receive at least 65 points using the Points Grid. The various standards for assigning points are defined in the following table:
| Category | Maximum Points |
| Age (25-32 years) |
30 points |
| English proficiency (8 bands) |
20 points |
| Work Experience outside Australia (8-10 years) Work Experience in Australia (8-10 years) |
15 points 20 points |
| Education (outside Australia) Doctorate degree |
20 points |
| Niche skills such as Doctorate or Master’s degree in Australia |
10 points |
| Study in a regional Australia Accredited in community language Professional year in a skilled program in Australia State sponsorship (190 visas) |
5 points 5 points 5 points 5 points |
Let us look at how points are calculated under each category:
Age: You will gain a maximum of 30 points if your age is between 25 to 32 years.
| Age | Points |
| 18-24 years | 25 |
| 25-32 years | 30 |
| 33-39 years | 25 |
| 40-44 years | 15 |
| 45 and above | 0 |
English proficiency: A score of 8 bands in the IELTS exam can give you a maximum of 20 points. However, the Australian immigration authorities allow applicants to take English proficiency tests such as IELTS, PTE, TOEFL, etc. You can try for the required score on any of these tests.
| English Language Scores |
|
| Criteria | Points |
| Superior (8/79 on each band in IELTS/PTE Academic) |
20 |
| Proficient (7/65 on each band in IELTS/PTE Academic) |
10 |
| Competent (6/50 on each band in IELTS/PTE Academic) |
0 |
Work experience: Skilled employment outside Australia with 8 to 10 years of experience counting back from the date of your PR application will give you 15 points; fewer years of experience means fewer points.
| Skilled employment outside Australia |
Points |
| Less than 3 years |
0 |
| 3-4 years | 5 |
| 5-7 years | 10 |
| More than 8 years |
15 |
Skilled employment in Australia with 8 to 10 years of experience from the date of application will give you a maximum of 20 points.
| Skilled employment outside Australia |
Points |
| Less than 3 years |
0 |
| 3-4 years | 5 |
| 5-7 years | 10 |
| More than 8 years |
15 |
Education: Points for the education criteria depend on the educational qualification. Maximum points are given to a doctorate degree from an Australian university or a doctorate from a university outside Australia, provided it is recognized by the Australian government.
| Qualifications | Points |
| A Doctorate degree from an Australian university or institute outside Australia. |
20 |
| A Bachelor’s (or Masters) degree from an Australian university or institute outside Australia. |
15 |
| Diploma or trade qualification completed in Australia | 10 |
| Any qualification or award recognized by the relevant assessing authority for your nominated skilled occupation. |
10 |
| Specialist Education qualification (Masters’s degree by research or a Doctorate degree from an Australian educational institution) | 10 |
Spouse application: If your spouse is also an applicant for the PR visa, you will be eligible for additional points.
| Spouse qualification | Points |
| Spouse has a PR visa or is an Australian citizen |
10 |
| Spouse has competent English and has a Positive Skill Assessment |
10 |
| Spouse has only competent English |
5 |
Other qualifications: You can gain points if you meet the following criteria.
| Qualifications | Points |
| Study in a regional area |
5 points |
| Accredited in community language |
5 points |
| Professional year in a skilled program in Australia |
5 points |
| State sponsorship (190 visas) |
5 points |
| Minimum 2 years full-time (Australian study requirement) |
5 points |
| Specialist Education qualification (Masters degree by research or a Doctorate degree from an Australian educational institution) |
10 points |
| Relative or regional sponsorship (491 visa) |
15 points |
Check your point here https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/help-support/tools/points-calculator
