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SkillSelect Points Calculator

Estimate your points score for Australian skilled migration visas — Subclass 189, 190, and 491. Updated for 2026 points test criteria.

Age at time of invitation (max 30 pts)

English language ability (max 20 pts)

All four bands must individually meet the threshold. PTE Academic, TOEFL iBT, and CAE are also accepted. See test guide →

Skilled employment — overseas (max 15 pts)

Skilled employment — Australian (max 20 pts)

Educational qualifications (max 20 pts)

Partner or spouse

Partner has a positive skills assessment (10 pts)

Your partner's occupation must be on the relevant skilled list

Partner has at least competent English (5 pts)

If partner has a skills assessment above, use the row above instead

Additional points

State or territory nomination — Subclass 190 (+5 pts)

Requires commitment to live and work in that state for 2 years

Regional nomination or sponsorship — Subclass 491 (+15 pts)

Must live and work in regional Australia for 3 years

2+ years study leading to qualification in Australia (+5 pts)

Study in regional Australia or low-population area (+5 pts)

Community language — accredited by NAATI (+5 pts)

Professional year in Australia OR specialist accreditation (+5 pts)

Select your age and English level above to see your estimated score

Free tool · No registration

SkillSelect Points Calculator

Estimate your points score for Australian skilled migration visas — Subclass 189, 190, and 491. Updated for 2026 points test criteria.

Age at time of invitation (max 30 pts)

English language ability (max 20 pts)

All four bands must individually meet the threshold. PTE Academic, TOEFL iBT, and CAE are also accepted. See test guide →

Skilled employment — overseas (max 15 pts)

Skilled employment — Australian (max 20 pts)

Educational qualifications (max 20 pts)

Partner or spouse

Partner has a positive skills assessment (10 pts)

Your partner's occupation must be on the relevant skilled list

Partner has at least competent English (5 pts)

If partner has a skills assessment above, use the row above instead

Additional points

State or territory nomination — Subclass 190 (+5 pts)

Requires commitment to live and work in that state for 2 years

Regional nomination or sponsorship — Subclass 491 (+15 pts)

Must live and work in regional Australia for 3 years

2+ years study leading to qualification in Australia (+5 pts)

Study in regional Australia or low-population area (+5 pts)

Community language — accredited by NAATI (+5 pts)

Professional year in Australia OR specialist accreditation (+5 pts)

Select your age and English level above to see your estimated score

SkillSelect Points Calculator

Age at time of invitation (max 30 pts)

English language ability (max 20 pts)

Skilled employment — overseas (max 15 pts)

Skilled employment — Australian (max 20 pts)

Educational qualifications (max 20 pts)

Partner or spouse

Additional points

SkillSelect Points Calculator

Age at time of invitation (max 30 pts)

English language ability (max 20 pts)

Skilled employment — overseas (max 15 pts)

Skilled employment — Australian (max 20 pts)

Educational qualifications (max 20 pts)

Partner or spouse

Additional points

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