You need at least 65 points to be invited. Keep working toward the minimum.
Age at Time of Invitation 0 pts
Select your age group
English Language Ability 0 pts
Select your English proficiency level
Overseas Skilled Employment 0 pts
In a nominated occupation (last 10 years)
Australian Skilled Employment 0 pts
In a nominated occupation (last 10 years). Overseas and Australian employment together are capped at 20 pts.
Educational Qualifications 0 pts
Claim your highest applicable qualification
Additional Points 0 pts
Select all that apply
Partner / Relationship Points 10 pts
Select your situation
Nomination / Sponsorship 0 pts
Select your nomination status
Points Breakdown
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How to Use This Calculator
1
Select your age group
Choose the age bracket you will be in at the time you receive an invitation to apply (not today's age if you expect a wait).
2
Enter your English test results
Proficient English requires an IELTS score of at least 7.0 in each of the four test components. Superior requires 8.0 in each.
3
Add employment and education
Overseas and Australian skilled employment must be in your nominated occupation or a closely related one, within the last 10 years.
4
Check additional points and nomination
Tick any bonuses that apply (Australian study, Specialist Education Qualification, Professional Year, NAATI, regional study) and select your nomination type.
5
Review your score and next steps
Your live total updates instantly. Check SkillSelect for recent invitation rounds in your occupation to see if your score is competitive.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the minimum points score to receive an invitation?+
You need at least 65 points to be invited to apply for a subclass 189, 190 or 491 visa. However, reaching 65 does not guarantee an invitation — it simply makes you eligible to enter the pool. Actual invitation scores (the "cut-off") are determined by each invitation round and vary by occupation and visa subclass. Popular occupations often require 80–90+ points to receive an invitation in a reasonable timeframe.
How often are invitations issued through SkillSelect?+
The Department of Home Affairs holds subclass 189 invitation rounds a few times a year, and the timing and number of invitations vary. Candidates with the highest points scores are invited first within each occupation. For the 190 and state-nominated 491 visas, you are invited once a state or territory nominates you. You can check recent invitation rounds on the official SkillSelect page on the DoHA website.
Can I claim both Australian and overseas skilled employment points?+
Yes. Australian skilled employment and overseas skilled employment are separate categories, and you can earn points in both. For example, if you have worked 3 years overseas in your nominated occupation (+5 pts) and 2 years in Australia (+5 pts), you would receive 10 points total across the two employment categories. The combined total is capped at 20 points, even if the two categories add up to more. Only work in your nominated occupation (or a closely related occupation) for at least 20 hours a week in the last 10 years will count.
What is the Australian Study Requirement?+
The Australian Study Requirement (ASR) means holding at least one degree, diploma or trade qualification from an Australian educational institution, gained from at least two academic years (92 weeks) of study in Australia in CRICOS-registered courses. Meeting the ASR awards 5 additional points. A similar two-year study requirement applies to the Subclass 485 Temporary Graduate visa.
Disclaimer: Points are calculated using publicly available government information as documented by the Department of Home Affairs. Visa policy and points test criteria can change. Always verify your score using the official DoHA website or consult a Registered Migration Agent (MARA). This tool does not constitute migration advice.
