General information only — not migration advice. Points scores are estimates. Invitation cutoffs vary between rounds and are not guaranteed. Confirm your exact points and pathway with a MARA-registered migration agent or at immi.homeaffairs.gov.au.
How many points do you have?
Adjust each category to match your profile. Your score updates live across all three skilled visa pathways.
Your base points score
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pointsSelect options belowMinimum 65 to submit an EOI · Invitation cutoffs vary each round — this is an estimate only
How your score compares across visa types
189 Skilled Independent
No sponsor needed. Invitation cutoffs vary each round — check SkillSelect for current data.
Total with bonus: 0 pts · Below the 65-point minimum to submit an EOI. Confirm with a migration agent.
190 State Nominated
+5 pts from state nomination. State commitment required. Check current invitation data on SkillSelect.
Total with bonus: 5 pts · Below the 65-point minimum to submit an EOI. Confirm with a migration agent.
491 Regional (Provisional)
+15 pts from nomination. Provisional visa with pathway to permanence. Regional living required.
Total with bonus: 15 pts · Below the 65-point minimum to submit an EOI. Confirm with a migration agent.
✦ Check if your occupation is on the skills list at immi.homeaffairs.gov.au
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Age
English language
Competent = IELTS 6 each band / PTE 50+ · Proficient = IELTS 7 each band / PTE 65+ · Superior = IELTS 8 each band / PTE 79+
Overseas skilled employment
In your nominated occupation, in the past 10 years. Min. 20 hrs/week for remuneration.
Australian skilled employment
In your nominated occupation, in the past 10 years. Min. 20 hrs/week. Combined overseas + Australian max is 20 pts.
Educational qualifications
Points awarded for your highest qualification only. Bachelor, Masters (coursework or research) all receive the same 15 pts. PhD receives 20 pts. Masters by research from an Australian institution in STEM/ICT may also qualify for the separate specialist bonus below.
Australian study requirement
At least 2 years full-time study in a degree/diploma in Australia
Specialist education qualification
Requires a Masters by research OR Doctorate from an Australian institution, with at least 2 academic years of study in Australia in STEM or ICT fields. Masters by coursework does NOT qualify. Confirm eligibility with a migration agent.
Partner skills / status
Two situations earn 10 pts: (A) your partner has a positive skills assessment + competent English, OR (B) you have no partner / your partner is an Australian citizen or PR.
Professional Year in Australia
Completed a Professional Year program in accounting, IT, or engineering
Credentialled community language
NAATI accreditation in a community language
Study in regional Australia
At least 2 academic years of study in a regional area
✦ Estimates only. Points tables change — confirm your exact score, occupation eligibility and pathway with a MARA-registered migration agent.