Australian Skilled Visa Points Calculator 2026

Calculate your points for Subclass 189, 190, and 491 visas. Free, instant, no signup required.

Age
At time of invitation
0 pts
English Language
IELTS, PTE, TOEFL or CAE score
0 pts
Skilled Employment — Overseas
In your nominated occupation, outside Australia
0 pts
Skilled Employment — Australian
In your nominated occupation, within Australia
0 pts
Education
Highest relevant qualification
0 pts
Additional Points
Australian Study Requirement
Completed at least 2 academic years of study in Australia
No Yes
0 pts
Specialist Education
Masters by research or PhD in STEM field from Australian institution
No Yes
0 pts
Credentialled Community Language
NAATI-accredited interpreter or translator
No Yes
0 pts
Partner Skills
Partner's age, English, and skills assessment status
0 pts
Professional Year
Completed a Professional Year in Australia (accounting, IT, or engineering)
No Yes
0 pts
Nomination / Sponsorship
State Nomination (Subclass 190)
Nominated by a state or territory government (+5 points)
No Yes
0 pts
Regional (Subclass 491)
State/territory or family nomination for regional area (+15 points)
No Yes
0 pts
Your Points Score
0
points
Select your details on the left to calculate your skilled visa points score.
Breakdown
Age0
English0
Overseas Employment0
Australian Employment0
Education0
Australian Study0
Specialist Education0
Community Language0
Partner Skills0
Professional Year0
State Nomination (190)0
Regional (491)0
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FAQ

Points Calculator Questions

Common questions about the Australian skilled visa points test.

You need a minimum of 65 points to be eligible for a Subclass 189 (Skilled Independent) visa. However, competitive invitation scores are typically 80-90+ points depending on the occupation. The 190 visa requires 65 points including the 5-point state nomination bonus, and the 491 requires 65 points including the 15-point regional bonus.
The Subclass 189 is a permanent visa that does not require any sponsorship or nomination. The Subclass 190 requires nomination by a state or territory government (adds 5 points) and grants permanent residency. The Subclass 491 is a provisional regional visa requiring state/territory or eligible family nomination (adds 15 points), which leads to permanent residency (Subclass 191) after living and working in a regional area for 3 years.
You can increase your points by improving your English score (e.g., achieving IELTS 8 in all bands for 20 points), gaining more skilled work experience (especially Australian experience), completing a Professional Year program (5 points), obtaining NAATI accreditation for community language (5 points), or pursuing further education such as a PhD. If you still don't meet the 65-point threshold, consider employer-sponsored visa pathways like the Subclass 482 or 494 which do not require a points test. Browse employer sponsors here.
If you do not meet the 65-point minimum, employer-sponsored visas are an excellent alternative. The Subclass 482 (Temporary Skill Shortage) and Subclass 494 (Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional) visas do not require a points test. You need a skills assessment, relevant qualifications, and an Australian employer willing to sponsor you. SponsorTalent connects you with approved sponsor employers. Create a free profile to get started.

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