Points Calculator for Skilled Visas Visa Type Select the visa category you're pursuing: Select Skilled Independent (Subclass 189) Skilled Nominated (Subclass 190) Skilled Regional (Subclass 491) Age Range Choose your age ( age will automatically update during process if changes): Select 18 to 24 years 25 to 32 years 33 to 39 years 40 to 44 years 45 years or older English Proficiency Select the level of English: Select Competent – Meets minimum thresholds across all bands (e.g. IELTS 6+). UK and Irish passport holders are automatically considered competent. Proficient – Strong command across all test components (e.g. IELTS 7+) Superior – High scores in every section (e.g. IELTS 8+) Work Experience (Outside Australia) Relevant overseas experience in your skilled occupation over the last 10 years (minimum 20 hrs/week): Select 8 years or more 5 to 7 years 3 to 4 years Less than 3 years Work Experience (In Australia) Relevant Australian experience in your nominated occupation over the past 10 years: Select 8 years or more 5 to 7 years 3 to 4 years 1 to 2 years Less than 1 year Highest Qualification What’s your most advanced completed qualification related to your occupation? Select Doctorate or PhD from a recognised institution Bachelor degree or higher Diploma or trade qualification None of the above Australian Qualification Have you completed at least 2 years of study at an accredited Australian institution? Select Yes No STEM or Research Degree Do you hold a research-based Masters or PhD in STEM from an Australian institution? Select Yes No Language Accreditation Do you have official credentials in a recognized community language? Select Yes No Regional Study Bonus Have you studied in a regional part of Australia? Select Yes No Partner Skills Does your partner meet certain eligibility criteria? Select My partner has skilled occupation, competent English, and a valid assessment I am single or my partner is an Australian citizen or PR My partner has competent English but no skills assessment None of the above Professional Year in Australia Have you completed a Professional Year program in your nominated field within the last 4 years? Select Yes No Total Score: 0
