Australia Visa Eligibility Calculator
Find out your Australia visa eligibility score across SkillSelect 189, 190, 491, and 186. Free preview in 3 minutes — no account required.
Key Takeaways
- →The Australia eligibility calculator checks your score against SkillSelect 189, 190, 491, and 186 visa criteria.
- →Minimum 65 points required for SkillSelect, but invitations typically require 80–95+ points.
- →Your occupation must be on the MLTSSL (for 189) or STSOL (for 190) occupation lists to qualify.
What the Calculator Checks
Occupation
Must be on MLTSSL or STSOL
Skills Assessment
Positive assessment required
Age
18–45 (younger = higher score)
Education
Bachelor's+ earns more points
Experience
3+ years skilled experience
English
IELTS 6.0+ per band minimum
Australia Visa Pathways Covered
Skilled Independent Visa (189)
Points-tested, state-nomination-independent visa for skilled workers. Allows permanent residency without employer or state sponsorship. Occupation must be on the Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL).
Skilled Nominated Visa (190)
State-nominated points-tested visa offering permanent residency. Requires nomination by an Australian state or territory government. Awards 5 additional points toward your points test score.
Skilled Work Regional Visa (491)
Provisional visa for skilled workers nominated by a state/territory or sponsored by an eligible family member in regional Australia. Pathway to permanent residency (191) after 3 years in regional Australia.
Employer Nomination Scheme (186)
Permanent residence visa for skilled workers sponsored by an Australian employer. Two streams: Direct Entry (skills assessed) and Temporary Residence Transition (requires 3 years on a 457/482 visa).