Australia PR Points Calculator 2026

SkillSelect Visa Points Test Calculator 2026–27

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Updated for the 2026–27 Skilled Migration program, this calculator helps you check whether you meet the minimum 65-point threshold for General Skilled Migration visas, including subclass 189, 190, and 491. Enter your details and get a clear points estimate based on current criteria.

Visa Subclass

Age

English Language

Overseas Work Experience

Australian Work Experience

Educational Qualifications

Australian Educational Qualification

Designated Regional Area Study

Specialist Educational Qualification

Accredited Community Language

Partner Qualifications

Professional Year in Australia

Indicative Score
Pass mark is 65 points **0**

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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.

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 Language

What are your English Language qualifications at the time of invitation to apply for the visa (⚠️ test taken on or after 7 August 2025)?

Competent English

Passport from UK, USA, Canada, NZ or Ireland; or
IELTS: at least 6 in each component; or
PTE Academic: 47 in Listening, 48 Reading, 51 Writing, 54 Speaking; or
TOEFL iBT: 16 in Listening, 16 Reading, 19 Writing, 19 Speaking; or
C1 Advanced: 163 in Listening, 163 Reading, 170 Writing, 179 Speaking; or
OET: 290 in Listening, 310 Reading, 290 Writing, 330 Speaking; or
CELPIP General: at least 7 in each component; or
LANGUAGECERT Academic: 57 in Listening, 60 Reading, 64 Writing, 70 Speaking; or
MET: 56 in Listening, 55 Reading, 57 Writing, 48 Speaking

Proficient English

IELTS: at least 7 in each component; or
PTE Academic: 58 in Listening, 59 Reading, 69 Writing, 76 Speaking; or
TOEFL iBT: 22 in Listening, 22 Reading, 26 Writing, 24 Speaking; or
C1 Advanced: 175 in Listening, 179 Reading, 193 Writing, 194 Speaking; or
OET: 350 in Listening, 360 Reading, 380 Writing, 360 Speaking; or
CELPIP 9 in Listening, 8 Reading, 10 Writing, 8 Speaking; or
LANGUAGECERT Academic: 67 in Listening, 71 Reading, 78 Writing, 82 Speaking; or
MET: 61 in Listening, 63 Reading, 74 Writing, 59 Speaking

Superior English

IELTS: at least 8 in each component; or
PTE Academic: 69 in Listening, 70 Reading, 85 Writing, 88 Speaking; or
TOEFL iBT: 26 in Listening, 27 Reading, 30 Writing, 28 Speaking; or
C1 Advanced: 186 in Listening, 190 Reading, 210 Writing, 208 Speaking; or
OET: 390 in Listening, 400 Reading, 420 Writing, 400 Speaking; or
CELPIP 10 in Listening, 10 Reading, 12 Writing, 10 Speaking; or
LANGUAGECERT Academic: 80 in Listening, 83 Reading, 89 Writing, 89 Speaking; or
MET: Excluded

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

Yes No

Partner Qualifications

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

10 points

My partner is aged under 45, and
My partner has Competent English, and
My partner is an applicant of the same subclass of visa as me, and
My partner nominated a suitable skilled occupation and obtained a positive skills assessment (that is not for a Subclass 485 visa)

10 points

I don’t have a spouse or de facto partner, or
My partner is an Australian permanent resident or an Australian citizen

5 points

My partner has Competent English, and
My partner is an applicant of the same subclass of visa as me, and
My partner is not an Australian permanent resident or an Australian citizen

0 points

None of the above

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

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SkillSelect Visa Points Test Calculator 2026–27

Visa Subclass

Age

English Language

Overseas Work Experience

Australian Work Experience

Educational Qualifications

Australian Educational Qualification

Designated regional area study

Specialist Educational Qualification

Accredited Community Language

Partner Qualifications

Professional Year in Australia

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