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The Australia Point System aids applicants in determining their point totals for Subclass 189, 190, and 491 Australian immigration visas. The minimum requirements for each visa are outlined below. Applicants must achieve a minimum score of 65 points for eligibility. Higher point totals increase the likelihood of receiving an invitation to apply for permanent residency in Australia. The Australian Points Calculator assesses points based on various factors, including:
- Age
- English Language Ability
- Skilled Employment
- Educational Qualifications
- Australian Study Requirements
- Credentialled Community Language Qualifications
- Study in Regional Australia
- Partner Skill Qualifications
- Professional Year in Australia
- Nomination by State or Territory Government (for visa subclass 190 only)
- Nomination by State or Territory Government or Sponsorship by an Eligible Family Member (for visa subclass 491 only)
How to calculate 65 points for Australia immigration?
According to US News & World Report, Australia ranks as the eighth-best country globally for acquiring citizenship and the seventh-best for quality of life. Australia boasts an organized point-based immigration system and holds the third position worldwide for a comfortable retirement. The introduction of Australia’s New Immigration point system aims to enhance the accessibility of immigration points for applicants. Australia is continuously expanding its State nomination procedures to facilitate the invitation, evaluation, and nomination of qualified candidates for Australian Skilled Visas.
Australian qualifications
Note: The postgraduate degree by research (doctorate or master) needs to be awarded from an Australian education institution after a minimum 2 of academic years of study in the science, technology, engineering, mathematics, or specified information and communication technology (ICT) fields. *To see the complete list of eligible STEM subjects, check at the bottom of the table
Study/Education in Australia | Maximum Points |
| A Master’s degree by research or a Doctorate degree from an Australian educational institution that included at least 2 academic years study in a relevant field. | 10 points |
Australian study qualifications
Study/Education in Australia | Maximum Points |
| Diplomas or trade qualifications awarded by an Australian educational institution and meet Australian Study Requirement | 5 points |
Regional study
If applicants fulfil the aforementioned two-year study requirement while residing in an Australian “rural Australia/low population growth metropolitan area” and pursuing their studies there, they will receive an additional 5 points.
Any degree, diploma, or trade certification attained in Australia after completing at least two years of study in a regional Australia or a city with low population growth will receive 5 points.
Other Factors | Maximum Points |
| Study in regional Australia or metropolitan area (excluding distance education) | 5 points |
Community language skills
If applicants possess translator/interpreter-level language proficiency in one of Australia’s recognised community languages, they will receive an additional 5 points. Australia’s National Accreditation Authority for Translators and Interpreters must acknowledge these abilities (NAATI). For NAATI-recognized level skills in a community language, a total of 5 points are given.
Other Factors | Maximum Points |
| Credentialed community language qualifications | 5 points |
Spouse/partner skills and qualifications
The applicant’s spouse or partner’s talents may be counted toward the total points if they are listed on the visa application and they are not an Australian resident or citizen. The spouse or partner must satisfy the age, English-language competency, and specified occupation requirements for Australian General Skilled Migration (mentioned above) in order to qualify for points. The principal applicant receives 5 points if the spouse or partner satisfies the minimum standards.
Other Factors | Maximum Points |
| Partner skill qualifications. Your spouse or de facto partner also needs to be an applicant for this visa and meet age, English and skill requirements | 10 points |
| Your spouse or de facto partner must also be an applicant for this visa and has competent English | 5 points |
| You are a single applicant or your partner is an Australian citizen or permanent resident | 10 points |
Professional year
Additionally, candidates receive 5 points if they have successfully completed a professional year in Australia within the previous four years. A Professional Year is a planned programme for professional growth that blends classroom instruction with real-world experience. The professional year has to have been spent in the candidate’s nominated or a closely comparable field.
If you spent a professional year in Australia within the previous four years, you can receive up to 5 points total.
Other Factors | Maximum Points |
| Completion of a Professional Year in Australia | 5 points |
Nomination and sponsorship (Subclass 190 and Subclass 489 only)
One receives points for being sponsored by an Australian state or territory government when applying for a skilled nominated visa (subclass 190) or a skilled nominated or sponsored visa (provisional) (subclass 489).
- For a Skilled Nominated visa (subclass 190) application, an applicant who receives nomination from a State or Territory government is awarded 5 points.
- A candidate receives 10 points if they are nominated to a defined area for a Skilled Nominated or Sponsored visa (Provisional) (Subclass 489) by a State or Territory government under a State Migration Plan, or by an eligible relative.
Under the General Skilled Migration programme, applicants must receive a minimum of 65 points from the above-mentioned factors in order to be granted a visa.