This tool will assist you to calculate points relating to subclass 188, 189, 190 and 489 visas.
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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 | 5 points |
Study in a regional Australia
Accredited in community language
Professional year in a skilled program in Australia
State sponsorship (190 visa) | 5 points
5 points
5 points
5 points |
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 any of the English proficiency tests such as IELTS, PTE, TOEFL, etc. You can try for the required score in 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, lesser 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 in Australia | Points |
Less than 1 year | 0 |
1-2 years | 5 |
3-4 years | 10 |
5-7 years | 15 |
More than 8 years | 20 |
Education: Points for the education criteria depends 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 (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 |
Niche skills such as Doctorate or master’s degree in Australia | 5 |
Specialist Education qualification (Masters 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 any of the following criteria.
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 visa) | 5 points |
Minimum 2 years fulltime (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 |