Australia PR Points Calculator
Australia has designed point based system to select the overseas skilled people for its three main skilled visa Categories under General Skilled Migration (GSM) program, i.e. Subclass 189 (Permanent Visa), Subclass 190 (State nominated Permanent visa) and Subclass 491–Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa..
This Australia Immigration point system 2022 is based on certain selection factors, i.e. age, education, work experience, English proficiency, etc.
To be eligible to apply for any of the above-mentioned GSM Visa Categories, an applicant needs to score a minimum of 65 points out of 100, based on the given selection factors in the online SkillSelect System of Australia.
The top scoring profiles usually get the ITA (Invitation to Apply) for Australia PR from the Australia’s immigration department. Find below the points being allocated by the Australian immigration Department for each profile factor of an applicant.
Following applicants are awarded with additional points as per the Australian points system:
- who have skilled spouse or de-facto partners, whose spouse or de-facto partners have ‘competent English.
- who are skilled in STEM (Science Technology Engineering Mathematics) occupations.
- who have been sponsored by a family member who live in Australia as permanent resident or citizen or nominated by state or territory government.
Check the Latest Australia PR Points Calculator
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Age |
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18 to 24 |
25 Points |
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25 t0 32 |
30 Points |
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33 t0 39 |
25 Points |
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40 to 44 |
15 Points |
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45 to 49 |
0 Points |
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English (IELTS /OET) |
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Competent English IELTS 6 / OET C |
0 points |
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Proficient English IELTS 7 / OET B |
10 points |
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Superior English IELTS 8 / OET A |
20 points |
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Work Experience (Overseas) |
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In nominated skilled occupation or a closely related skilled occupation |
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At least three but less than five years (of past 10 years) |
5 points |
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At least five but less than eight years (of past 10 years) |
10 points |
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At least eight and up to 10 years (of past 10 years) |
15 points |
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Work Experience (Australian) |
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At least 1 but less than 3 years |
5 points |
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At least 3 but less than 5 years |
10 points |
| At least 5 but less than 8 years | 15 points |
| At least 8 years | 20 points |
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Educational Qualification |
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Doctorate from an Australian educational institution or other recognized standard |
20 points |
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At least a Bachelor degree, including a Bachelor degree with Honours or Masters, from an Australian recognized Standards |
15 points |
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Diploma completed in Australia, trade qualification completed in |
10 points
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Australia, or qualification or award of a recognized standard |
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Certain STEM Qualifications (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) |
10 points |
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Australian study qualifications |
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Diplomas or trade qualifications awarded by an Australian educational |
5 points |
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institution and meet the Australian Study Requirement |
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Specialist Education Qualification
Note: The postgraduate degree by research (doctorate or masters) needs to be awarded from an Australian education institution after minimum2 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 subject, check at the bottom of the table
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Study/Education in Australia |
Maximum Points |
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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 |
Other Factors
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Other Factors (Study in Reg. Aus./Comm. language and Partner Skills) |
Maximum Points |
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Credentialed community language qualifications |
5 points |
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Study in regional Australia or metropolitan area (excluding distance education) |
5 points |
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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 |
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Your spouse or de facto partner must also be an applicant for this visa and has competent English |
5 points |
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You are a single applicant or your partner is an Australian citizen or permanent resident |
10 points |
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Completion of a Professional Year in Australia |
5 points |
Nomination/Sponsorship
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Nomination Status |
Maximum Points |
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You have been nominated by an Australian State or Territory government (for visa subclass 190 only) |
5 points |
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You have received a nomination for a Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 491) from a State or Territory government agency OR You are being sponsored for a Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 491) by a family member and the Minister has accepted that sponsorship |
15 points |
In case, you need clarification about the Australia PR points calculator or points allocation system for each profile factor, you may write to our Australia migration expert at info@australiapravenue.com.
Alternatively, you may fill our free profile assessment to discover your Australian immigration options.
