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Calculate your skilled migration points

General Skilled Migration (189, 190, 491 visas) uses a points test. Calculate yours to see if you're competitive.

Why this matters

You need at least 65 points to apply, but competitive scores are usually 85+.

How to do it

How to do it

  1. 1

    Use the SkillSelect points calculator

  2. 2

    Age, English, education, work experience, and other factors give points

  3. 3

    Regional study, partner skills, and NAATI can add bonus points

  4. 4

    Consider what you can improve (English test, more experience)

Points requirements change with each invitation round. What's competitive today may not be tomorrow.

Time required: 30 minutes

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Applicable Visa Types

Skilled Worker Visa (Subclass 482)Student Visa (Subclass 500)Working Holiday Visa (Subclass 417)

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