Australian visa points calculator

Answer once and see your score for all three skilled visas — Skilled Independent (189), Skilled Nominated (190) and Skilled Work Regional (491). The only thing that differs between them is nomination, so there is no reason to fill in the same form three times.

Nothing you enter is sent to us — the scoring runs in your browser. Figures are from the Department of Home Affairs points table, last checked 2026-08-17.

Age

Your age when you are invited to apply. You must be under 45.

English language ability

Competent is the minimum to apply. Proficient and Superior are the scored levels.

Skilled employment outside Australia

In your nominated occupation or a closely related one, in the last 10 years.

Skilled employment in Australia

In your nominated occupation or a closely related one, in the last 10 years.

Highest qualification

Must be recognised by the assessing authority for your nominated occupation.

Partner

Partner points depend on whether your partner is also applying and what they bring.

Extras

Tick any that apply to you.

Australian study requirement At least one degree, diploma or trade qualification from an Australian institution that meets the Australian study requirement. +5 Specialist education qualification A Masters by research or a Doctorate from an Australian institution in a STEM field. +10 Credentialled community language An accredited translator or interpreter credential in a community language. +5 Study in regional Australia You met the Australian study requirement while living and studying in a designated regional area. +5 Professional Year in Australia A completed Professional Year in your nominated occupation in the 4 years before invitation. +5

Your points

0 before nomination

The pass mark is 65 points.

189 — Skilled Independent

No nomination. Your score is the points above.

See the 189 document checklist →

190 — Skilled Nominated

Adds 5 points once a state or territory nominates you.

See the 190 document checklist →

491 — Skilled Work Regional

Adds 15 points once you are nominated or sponsored.

See the 491 document checklist →

This is arithmetic on the published points table, not migration advice. Reaching 65 does not mean you will be invited — invitations depend on the rounds and your occupation. Always check immi.homeaffairs.gov.au or a registered migration agent.

This is arithmetic on the published points table, not migration advice. Reaching 65 does not mean you will be invited — invitations depend on the rounds and your occupation.