Age

Your age at the time of invitation to apply for the visa.

18 to 24

25 to 32

33 to 39

40 to 44

English

What are your English Language qualifications at the time of invitation to apply for the visa?

Competent English

Proficient English

Superior English

Overseas Work Experience

In the last 10 years, how long have you worked in your nominated skilled occupation or closely related occupation outside Australia?

For the employment to be counted it must be at least 20 hours per week for remuneration The maximum points that can be awarded for 'Overseas Work Experience' and 'Australian Work Experience' combined, is 20 points

8 years or more

5 to 7 Years

3 to 4 years

Less than 3 years

Australian Work Experience

In the last 10 years, how long have you worked in your nominated skilled occupation or closely related occupation in Australia?

The maximum points that can be awarded for 'Overseas Work Experience' and 'Australian Work Experience' combined, is 20 points.

8 Years or more

5 to 7 Years

3 to 4 years

1 to 2 years

Less than 1 Year

Educational Qualifications

What is your highest qualification?

A Doctorate degree (PhD) from an Australian educational institution or a Doctorate from another educational institution that is of a recognised standard

A Bachelor degree from an Australian educational institution or a Bachelor qualification, from another educational institution that is of a recognised standard

A diploma or trade qualification completed in Australia; or other award or qualification recognised by the skills assessing authority

No recognised Qualifications

Australian Educational Qualification

Degree, diploma, advanced diploma or trade qualification from an Australian educational institution which took at least 2 years of full-time study and was taught in English.

Yes

No

Designated Regional Area Study

Did you live and study in a ‘designated regional area’ of Australia and complete a course which meets the ‘Australian study requirement’ at the time of invitation to apply for the visa?

Yes

No

Specialist Educational Qualification

A Masters degree by research or a Doctorate degree from an Australian educational institution that included at least two academic years in a relevant field (Natural and Physical Sciences, Information Technology or Engineering and Related Technologies).

Yes

No

Accredited Community Language

Do you hold any one of the following?

Accreditation at the paraprofessional level or above; or Certification at the certified provisional level or above; or A community language credential

Yes

No

Partner Qualifications

Do you have a partner (spouse or de facto partner) who meets the following criteria?

Partner less than 45, has competent English, applying for same vias subclass, and has a suitable skills assessment

No Spouse or Spouse is Australian citizen or permanent resident

Partner has competent English, is applying for same visa subclass , and is not an Australian citizen or permanent resident

None of the other

Professional Year in Australia

Did you complete a professional year program in Australia in your nominated skilled occupation for at least 12 months in the 48 months immediately before the time of invitation to apply for the visa?

Yes

No

Visa Subclass

Which visa Subclass are you applying for?

Skilled Independent visa Subclass 189

You must have an occupation on the MLTSSL.

Skilled Nominated visa Subclass 190

Requires nomination by a State or Territory government. You must have an occupation on the MLTSSL or STSOL.

Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa Subclass 491

Requires nomination by a State or Territory government, or sponsorship by a suitable family member. You must have an occupation on the MLTSSL or STSOL or ROL.

SkillSelect Visa Points Test Calculator2024-25

Check to see if you meet the minimum score on the Points Test for General Skilled Migration visas (subclass 189 , 190 , 491 ) .

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