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Below is a guide to how the points test works. The points test applies to most skilled visa categories.
The points score required to qualify for a Skilled Visa with a points test is 65.
Please be aware that there might be other ways of coming to Australia if you do not pass the points test.
Please click here to calculate your points score (Skilled Visa Online Assessment).
Points Test
Age:
You can be awarded points based on your age. The current policy in general favours younger/middle aged applicants as the Australian Government believes younger/middle aged applicants are more likely to deliver greater economic benefits to Australia over time.
English:
You can be awarded points based on your level of English language ability. Ability is measured by IELTS testing. In some case you may not need to complete an IELTS test.
Work Experience:
You can be awarded points based on your international and Australian work experience.
Education qualifications:
You can be awarded points based on your education qualifications. Points are awarded for the applicant's most advanced completed international or Australian qualification that is closely related to your nominated occupation.
Partner skills:
You can be awarded points if your partner satisfies the basic requirements of age, English language ability, qualifications, nominated occupation (must be assessed) and recent work experience.
Recognition of Australian study:
You can be awarded points if you have completed at least two years full time study in Australia.
Australian study in regional area:
You can be awarded points for having lived and studied for at least 2 years in regional Australia or low population growth metropolitan areas.
Designated language:
You can be awarded points if you have NAATI accredited translation qualification.
Professional year:
You can be awarded points if you have completed a professional year of study in Australia at an accredited institute.
Points for sponsorship (state/territory government or family relationship):
In the sponsored visa categories you can be awarded points if you can be sponsored by an Australian State/Territory Government. You could also be awarded points if you or your spouse has a family relative (who is residing in Australia).
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