General Skilled Migration Points Test
Complete our General Skilled Migration (GSM) points test to find out if you may be eligible to apply for a Skilled Independent 189, Skilled Nominated 190 or Regional Sponsored Visa 491.
You must score a minimum of 65 points to be eligible to apply for GSM.
Just enter your details and calculate your points.
Our online points test applies to the below Skilled Visas:
- 189 Visa (Independent)
- 190 Visa (State & Territory Nominated)
- 491 Visa (State, Territory or Family Sponsored)
The Skilled Occupation List determines which occupations are eligible to apply for these visas.
| Age | Points |
|---|---|
| at least 18 but less than 25 years | 25 |
| at least 25 but less than 33 years | 30 |
| at least 33 but less than 40 years | 25 |
| at least 40 but less than 45 years | 15 |
| English | Points |
|---|---|
| Competent English | 0 |
| Proficient English | 10 |
| Superior English | 20 |
Find out which is applicable to you (See English scores)
Overseas skilled employment – (outside Australia)
| Number of years | Points |
|---|---|
| Less than 3 years | 0 |
| At least 3 but less than 5 years | 5 |
| At least 5 but less than 8 years | 10 |
| At least 8 years | 15 |
Australian skilled employment – (in Australia)
| Number of years | Points |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 0 |
| At least 1 but less than 3 years | 5 |
| At least 3 but less than 5 years | 10 |
| At least 5 but less than 8 years | 15 |
| At least 8 years | 20 |
| Requirement | Points |
|---|---|
| A Doctorate from an Australian educational institution or a Doctorate from another educational institution, that is of a recognised standard. | 20 |
| At least a Bachelor degree from an Australian educational institution or at least a Bachelor qualification, from another educational institution, that is of a recognised standard. | 15 |
| A diploma or trade qualification from an Australian educational institution. | 10 |
| Attained a qualification or award recognised by the relevant assessing authority for your nominated skilled occupation as being suitable for that occupation | 10 |
Specialist education qualification
| Requirement | Points |
|---|---|
| A Masters 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 |
Australian study requirement
| Requirement | Points |
|---|---|
| Meet the Australian study requirement | 5 |
You must have at least 1 degree, diploma or trade qualification from an Australian educational institution that meets the Australian study requirement.
Professional Year in Australia
| Requirement | Points |
|---|---|
| Completion of a Professional Year in Australia | 5 |
Credentialled community language
| Requirement | Points |
|---|---|
| Hold a recognised qualification in a credentialled community language | 5 |
Study in regional Australia
| Requirement | Points |
|---|---|
| You must have at least 1 degree, diploma or trade qualification from an Australian educational institution that satisfies the Australian study requirement obtained while living and studying in an eligible area of regional Australia | 5 |
| Requirement | Points |
|---|---|
Your spouse or de facto partner must also be an applicant for this visa and meet age, English and skill criteria For you to be eligible for the award of these points your partner must be an applicant for the same visa subclass and must not be an Australian permanent resident or an Australian citizen. Additionally, you will need to provide evidence that when you were invited to apply for this visa that they:
| 10 |
Your spouse or de facto partner must also be an applicant for this visa and has competent English For you to be eligible for the award of these points your partner must be an applicant for the same visa subclass and must not be an Australian permanent resident or an Australian citizen. | 5 |
| You are single or your partner is an Australian citizen or permanent resident | 10 |
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If you are not sure if you score enough points, use our online calculator to find out.