Introduction to the Points System

If you apply to migrate to Australia under the Skilled-Independent category or the Skilled-Sponsored category, you will be assessed against a points test.

Points are awarded for:

• Age
• English language ability
• Australian work experience
• Overseas work experience
• Recognized qualifications
• Designated Language
• Partner Skills
• State or Territory nomination
• Designated Area Sponsorship (sponsored by an Australian relative living in a designated area - only available to provisional visa applicants)
• Regional Study

Pass mark

Estimate Your Points With The Migration Matters Skilled Migration Points Calculator

This point's calculator should be used as a guide only. The calculator gives you an indication of whether you will be eligible for migration under the Skilled Migration Program, it does not guarantee that you will succeed in an application for migration to Australia. There are other criteria that an applicant must meet as well as the points test. Migration Matters does not guarantee that you will eligible for any visa under the General Skilled Categories if you achieve the current pass mark by using this points test calculator.