Australia Skilled Migration Points Table (2025)
You must score at least 65 points to be eligible to apply, but higher scores increase your chances of receiving an invitation.
🔢 1. Age
| Age Range | Points |
|---|
| 18 – 24 years | 25 |
| 25 – 32 years | 30 |
| 33 – 39 years | 25 |
| 40 – 44 years | 15 |
| 45 and above | 0 |
📚 2. English Language Proficiency
| English Level | Points |
|---|
| Competent (IELTS 6 or equivalent) | 0 |
| Proficient (IELTS 7 or equivalent) | 10 |
| Superior (IELTS 8 or equivalent) | 20 |
🎓 3. Educational Qualifications
| Qualification | Points |
|---|
| Doctorate (PhD) from Australia or recognised institution | 20 |
| Bachelor or Master’s degree | 15 |
| Diploma or trade qualification (Aust. or recognised) | 10 |
| Award or qualification recognised by the assessing authority | 10 |
🧑💼 4. Skilled Employment (In the last 10 years)
Outside Australia:
| Years of Experience | Points |
|---|
| Less than 3 years | 0 |
| 3 – 4 years | 5 |
| 5 – 7 years | 10 |
| 8 – 10 years | 15 |
In Australia:
| Years of Experience | Points |
|---|
| Less than 1 year | 0 |
| 1 – 2 years | 5 |
| 3 – 4 years | 10 |
| 5 – 7 years | 15 |
| 8 – 10 years | 20 |
🎓 5. Australian Study Requirement
| Criteria | Points |
|---|
| Completed at least 2 years of study in Australia | 5 |
🌍 6. Study in Regional Australia
| Criteria | Points |
|---|
| Study completed in designated regional area | 5 |
👩🎓 7. Professional Year in Australia
| Criteria | Points |
|---|
| Completion of Professional Year (Accounting, IT, Engineering) | 5 |
🧑❤️👩 8. Partner Skills
| Criteria | Points |
|---|
| Spouse/de facto partner with skills (age, English, occupation) | 10 |
| Spouse with Competent English only | 5 |
| Single (no partner to assess) | 10 |
🗣️ 9. Credentialed Community Language (CCL)
| Criteria | Points |
|---|
| NAATI-recognised community language | 5 |
🏛️ 10. Nomination or Sponsorship (Only for 190 or 491 visas)
| Criteria | Points |
|---|
| Nomination by a State/Territory for 190 visa | 5 |
| Nomination or sponsorship for 491 visa | 15 |
✅ Minimum Points to Lodge an EOI: 65
But realistically, competitive occupations (e.g. IT, engineering, health) may require 80+ points for an invitation, especially for 189 visa.
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