A minimum of 65 points is required to qualify for the Australian PR in the points calculator.

The table below has details to help you calculate your Australia PR score.

Category

Maximum Points

Age (25-32 years)

30 points

English proficiency (8 bands)

20 points

Work Experience outside Australia (8-10 years)

15 points

Work Experience in Australia (8-10 years)

20 points

Education (outside Australia) – Doctorate degree

20 points

Niche skills such as Doctorate or master’s degree by research in Australia

10 points

Study in a regional area

5 points

Accredited in community language

5 points

Professional year in a skilled program in Australia

5 points

State sponsorship (190 visa)

5 points

Skilled spouse or de facto partner (Age, Skills & English language requirements to be met)

10 points

Spouse or de facto partner with ‘competent English’ (No need to meet Skills requirement or age factor)

5 points

Applicants without a spouse or de facto partner or where a spouse is an Australian citizen or PR holder

10 points

Relative or regional sponsorship (491 visa)

15 points