Australia PR Points System
Australia uses a points-based system for skilled migration programs. The points table is a crucial aspect of determining eligibility for Permanent Residency (PR) under various visa subclasses, such as Subclass 189 (Skilled Independent), Subclass 190 (Skilled Nominated), and Subclass 491 (Skilled Work Regional).
| Age in years |
Points |
| 18 – 24 |
25 |
| 25 – 32 |
30 |
| 33 – 39 |
25 |
| 40 – 44 |
15 |
| English Language Skills |
Points |
| Competent |
00 |
| Proficient |
10 |
| Superior |
20 |
To understand English language requirements for Australia PR points, click here.
| Overseas Skilled Employment (outside Australia) |
Points |
| Less than 3 years |
00 |
| At least 3 but less than 5 years |
05 |
| At least 5 but less than 8 years |
10 |
| At least 8 years |
15 |
| Australian Skilled Employment (in Australia) |
Points |
| Less than 1 year |
00 |
| At least 1 but less than 3 years |
05 |
| At least 3 but less than 5 years |
10 |
| At least 5 but less than 8 years |
15 |
| At least 8 years |
20 |
| Qualification |
Points |
| PhD. from Aus. or equivalent |
20 |
| Bachelor or Master Qualification |
15 |
| A diploma or trade qualification |
10 |
| Attained a qualification or award recognised by the relevant assessing authority |
10 |
| Specialist Education Qualification |
Points |
| A Masters degree by research or a Doctorate degree from an Australian educational institution that included at least 2 academic years study in a relevant field. |
10 |
| Australian Study Requirement |
Points |
| Meet the Australian study requirement |
05 |
Please note: You must have at least 1 degree, diploma or trade qualification from an Australian educational institution that meets the Australian study requirement. The postgraduate degree by research (doctorate or masters) must be awarded from an Australian education institution after at least 2 academic years of study in the following science, technology, engineering, mathematics or specified information and communication technology (ICT) fields.
| Professional Year in Australia |
Points |
| Completion of a Professional Year in Australia |
05 |
Please Note: At the time of invitation to apply, you had completed a Professional Year. To be eligible for the award of these points, your Professional Year must have been in Accounting, ICT/Computing or Engineering, and:
- In your nominated occupation or a closely related occupation.
- Completed over a period of at least 12 months.
- Completed in Australia in the four years before you are invited to apply for a visa.
Provided by one of these organisations:
- Australian Computer Society
- CPA Australia
- Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand
- Institute of Public Accountants (IPA)
- Engineers Australia
| Credentialled Community Language |
Points |
| Hold a recognised qualification in a credentialled community language |
05 |
| Study in Regional Australia |
Points |
| You must have at least 1 degree, diploma or trade qualification from an Australian educational institution that satisfies the Australian study requirement obtained while living and studying in an eligible area of regional Australia |
05 |
| Partner Skills |
Points |
| You are single or your partner is an Australian citizen or permanent resident |
10 |
| Your spouse or de facto partner must also be an applicant for this visa and has competent English |
05 |
| Your spouse or de facto partner must also be an applicant for this visa and meet age, English and skill criteria |
10 |
Please note: Remember that meeting the minimum points requirement does not guarantee an invitation. The points needed to receive an invitation may vary based on the occupation and the overall demand for skilled workers.
