Subclass 189 · 190 · 491

Skilled migration points calculator

Answer as you go and watch your score build. You need 65 points to lodge an Expression of Interest — and every extra point improves your chance of an invitation.

Which visa are you aiming for?

Nomination and sponsorship points differ between subclasses
Nomination points are counted for you

Your age

Assessed at the time you're invited to apply
Points-tested skilled visas require you to be under 45

You must be under 45 when the invitation is issued. Other pathways — employer sponsored, business or family — may still be open to you. Take the free assessment and we'll give you an honest view.

English language ability

Competent English is the minimum to apply at all

Skilled work experience

In your nominated (or closely related) occupation, within the last 10 years

Outside Australia

In Australia

Experience points are capped at 20

Overseas and Australian experience together can earn a maximum of 20 points — we've applied the cap to your score.

Highest qualification

Only your highest qualification counts — they don't add up

Extra points

Often the difference between waiting and being invited
Specialist education qualification +10
Research Masters or Doctorate from an Australian institution in science, IT or engineering (2+ academic years)
Australian study requirement +5
A degree, diploma or trade qualification from at least 2 academic years of study in Australia
Study in regional Australia +5
Your Australian study was completed while living and studying in a designated regional area
Professional Year in Australia +5
A Professional Year in accounting, ICT or engineering, completed in the last 4 years
Credentialled community language +5
NAATI accreditation or certification for interpreting or translating

Partner status

Choose the one that describes you — the options don't combine
About this calculator

Values mirror the Department of Home Affairs points test for subclass 189, 190 and 491 visas (Migration Regulations Schedule 6D), current at July 2026. Your real score depends on evidence — skills assessments, English test results and employment records. Cross-check with the official Home Affairs calculator, then let us verify it free. This tool is general information only, not migration advice.