Australian PR Points Calculator

SkillSelect Points Calculator for 2025-26 Program Year

Note: This calculates base points only (excludes state nomination/sponsorship bonuses)

1 Visa Subclass
Select the visa subclass you are applying for (no points awarded for this selection)
189: You must have an occupation on the MLTSSL.
190: Requires nomination by a State or Territory government. Occupation must be on MLTSSL or STSOL.
491: Requires nomination or suitable family sponsorship. Occupation must be on MLTSSL, STSOL, or ROL.
2 Age
Your age at time of invitation
3 English Language
Your English language ability level
Competent: Passport from UK/USA/CAN/NZ/IRL; IELTS ≥6 each; PTE 47/48/51/54 etc.
Proficient: IELTS ≥7 each; PTE 58/59/69/76 etc.
Superior: IELTS ≥8 each; PTE 69/70/85/88 etc.
4 Overseas Work Experience
Work experience in nominated or closely related occupation (last 10 years)
Note: Employment must be at least 20 hours/week. Overseas + Australian work combined max = 20 pts.
5 Australian Work Experience
Australian work experience in nominated or closely related occupation (last 10 years)
Note: Overseas + Australian work combined cap = 20 pts.
6 Educational Qualifications
Your highest educational qualification
7 Australian Educational Qualification
Do you have an Australian educational qualification?
Requirements: Degree/diploma/advanced diploma or trade qualification from Australia, at least 2 years full-time, taught in English.
8 Specialist Educational Qualification
Do you have a specialist educational qualification?
Requirements: Masters by research or Doctorate from an Australian institution with at least 2 academic years in relevant fields.
9 Accredited Community Language
Do you have accredited community language credentials?
Acceptable levels: Paraprofessional/certified provisional/community language credential accreditation.
10 Partner Qualifications / Partner Points
What is your partner situation?
11 Professional Year in Australia
Have you completed a Professional Year in Australia?
Requirements: Completed professional year program in nominated occupation for at least 12 months in last 48 months.