Skilled Migration Points Calculator

The points test pass mark is 65 points. If you score less than 65 points you application will be refused. Use the calculator below to assess your eligibility.

Visa Subclass

Which of the following subclasses are you applying for?
Skilled Independent - no sponsorship required. You must have an occupation on the new Skilled Occupations List.
Skilled Sponsored - requires nomination by a State or Territory Government. You must have an occupation on the State/Territory Nominated Skilled Occupations List.
Skilled Regional Sponsored - requires sponsorship by a relative living in a designated area or a state or territory government. For further details see the Skilled Regional Sponsored page.

Sponsorship

In order to qualify for an Skilled - Regional Sponsored visa, you must be sponsored. Will you be sponsored by:
Australian relative - the relative needs to be ordinarily resident in a designated area. Your occupation must be on the new Skilled Occupations List.
Australian state or territory government. Your occupation must be on the State/Territory Nominated Skilled Occupations List.
Neither relative or state/territory government.
Score: 0

Sponsorship

In order to qualify for an Skilled - Sponsored visa, you must be nominated by a State/Territory Government. Will you be sponsored by:
Australian state or territory government. Your occupation must be on the State/Territory Nominated Skilled Occupations List.
Not Sponsored..
Score: Not Met

Age

Your eligibility for points is determined by your age on the day of making your application.

Which age bracket do you fall into?
Score: 0

English Language Ability

How would you rate your English language ability?
Competent English:
  • 6+ in all 4 components of IELTS or
  • passport from UK, USA, Ireland, Canada or NZ
Proficient English:
  • 7+ in all 4 components of IELTS or
  • OET B Pass
Superior English:
  • 8+ in all 4 components of IELTS or
  • OET A Pass
Less than competent English
Score: 0

Australian Study Requirement

To meet this requirement, you must have completed in no less than 16 calendar months either:

  • a single qualification requiring at least two academic years study; or
  • more than one qualification resulting in a total period of at least two academic years study.
Yes, I meet the Australian study requirement
No, I do not meet the Australian study requirement
Score: 0

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
Score: 0

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
Score: 0

Qualifications

What is your highest Qualification?
Doctorate or PhD
Bachelor degree or higher (including honors or masters degrees)
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
Score: 0

Recent Work Experience

Which of the following applies to you?
Not in skilled employment over the last 2 years.
I have been in paid employment in a skilled occupation for at least 12 of the last 24 months.
Ineligible

Overseas Skilled Employment

How long have you worked in your nominated occupation or closely related occupation in the last 10 years?
8 Years or more
5 Years or more
3 Years or more
Less than 3 years
Score: 0

Australian Skilled Employment

How long have you worked in your nominated occupation or closely related occupation IN AUSTRALIA, in the last 10 years?
5 Years or more
3 Years or more
1 Year or more
Less than one year
Score: 0

Partner Skill Qualifications

Primary applicant's partner must meet threshold requirements for applicant to receive 5 points. Partner must meet all of the following:
  • My partner is aged under 50
  • My partner has competent English ability
  • My partner can pass skills assessment in an occupation on the applicable Skilled Occupations List for my subclass.
  • In the last 6 months, my partner has completed 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 closely related to my partner"s nominated occupation and which were taught in English OR My partner has been in paid, skilled employment for at least 12 of the last 24 months
My partner meets the above requirements
Score: 0

Designated Language

Do any of the following apply to you?
I am accredited by the National Accreditation Authority for Translators and Interpreters
Not Applicable
Score: 0

Skilled Migration Points Test Results

Your score is:

As the pass mark for