Australia PR Points Calculator 2026 – Check Your Eligibility Free

Australia's skilled migration points test requires a minimum of 65 points to lodge an Expression of Interest (EOI) for a Subclass 189, 190 or 491 visa, based on age, English proficiency, education, and work experience. Meeting 65 points makes you eligible to apply — it does not guarantee an invitation. In practice, most successful applicants in 2026 score well above the minimum, commonly between 75 and 95+ points depending on their occupation. Use the calculator below to check your score instantly, then read on for the full points breakdown.

Australia Immigration Points Calculator

Business people and skilled professionals can migrate to Australia based on their skill sets, educational qualifications, and work experience. With the general skilled migration self-assessment test, an individual can evaluate his/her chances for Australian immigration.

Individuals will score high if they are under 45, have English language proficiency, and have adequate work experience in their nominated occupation, which must be included in the country's Skilled Occupation List (SOL).

Australian Points Calculator

Under the Australian immigration point system, immigration candidates can acquire the required Australian migration points, which are awarded to a candidate provided he meets the requirements under the following criteria.

• Age: Applicants between the ages of 18 and 44 can score points under the age category.
• English language: The applicant should prove that he has the required competency in the language by submitting the test results of any recognized English language proficiency test.
• Overseas Experience points (Experience outside Australia): The applicant can claim points for having three/five/eight years of overseas experience in the nominated occupation in the last 10 years.
• Australian Experience:
  • The applicant can claim points for having worked in Australia in one of the occupations listed on the SOL on a full-time basis.
  • The applicant can claim points for having one/three/five/eight years of Australian experience in the nominated occupation in the last 10 years.
• Overseas Qualification points (Qualifications gained outside Australia): The applicant can claim points for recognized qualifications at a bachelor's or higher or Ph.D. level.
• Australian Study: The applicant can claim additional points for doing a course in Australia of at least two academic years or more.
• Live and Study in Regional Area: The applicant can claim additional points if he has met the Australian study requirement of living and studying in a 'regional low population growth metropolitan area' for at least 2 years.
• Partner Skills: The applicant can claim points under partner skills if the partner satisfies the basic requirements of age, English language ability, qualifications, and skills assessment result.

Australia Immigration Points Calculator: Minimum Score

Candidates scoring a minimum of 65 points are considered eligible by the Department of Home Affairs (DHA), the organization responsible for immigration, to lodge an EOI. However, 65 points only confirms eligibility — it does not guarantee an invitation. Recent invitation rounds have generally required significantly higher scores, often 75 to 95+ points, depending on the occupation and level of demand.

The table below describes the different criteria for scoring points:

The table below has a detailed overview of how points are calculated under each category:

Age

You will gain a maximum of 30 points if your age is between 25 to 32 years.

English proficiency

A score of 8 bands in the IELTS exam (or the PTE Academic equivalent) can give you a maximum of 20 points. The Australian immigration authorities accept several English proficiency tests including IELTS, PTE, TOEFL and others — you can sit whichever test suits you and submit the results that give you your best score.

Work experience (outside Australia)

Skilled employment outside Australia with 8 or more years of experience, counted back from the date of your PR application, gives you 15 points; fewer years of experience means fewer points.

Work experience (in Australia)

Skilled employment in Australia with 8 to 10 years of experience from the date of application will give you a maximum of 20 points.

Education

Points for the education criteria depend on the educational qualification. Maximum points are given for a doctorate degree from an Australian university or a doctorate from a university outside Australia, provided it is recognized by the Australian government.

Partner/spouse application

If your partner is also included in the application, you may be eligible for additional points.

Other qualifications

You can gain points if you meet the following criteria.

PR Points Calculator for Subclass 189, 190 & 491 Visas

Subclass 189, 190, and 491 visas are part of the Skilled Migration Program. Each uses the same points-based system to assess eligibility, but requirements vary by subclass. Points are allotted based on age, education, language proficiency, work experience, and more. Candidates applying for any of these visas must score at least 65 points through the PR points calculator to be eligible — though a competitive score for an actual invitation is usually higher.

The table below has complete details of the eligibility criteria, minimum points required, State nomination, and processing time for Subclass 189, 190, and 491 visas:

SOL (Skilled Occupation List) Australia

Skilled Occupation List (SOL) Australia 2026

The Skilled Occupation List identifies occupations in high demand across Australia. Its main purpose is to invite skilled workers into roles the country needs filled, on both a short-term and long-term basis. The SOL is reviewed and updated regularly by the Australian Department of Home Affairs in line with current labour market needs.

Candidates seeking Australia PR through state sponsorship should check the relevant skilled occupations list before applying for an Australia PR visa.

Australia has three types of Skilled Occupation Lists

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