Subclass 189 Visa Points
The following table shows how points will be allocated for Visa 189 for various categories:
Age
The following points will be allocated for 189 Visa Australia for age category:
- 25 Points - If you are not less than 18 and under 25.
- 30 Points - If you are not less than 25 and under 33.
- 25 Points - If you are not less than 33 and under 40.
- 15 Points - If you are not less than 40 and under 45.
English
The following points will be allocated for Visa 189 Australia for English language category:
- 20 Points - If you have superior English (8.0 Each in IELTS General, A each in OET, 26 for speaking 29 for reading 30 for writing 28 for listening in TOEFL iBT, 79 each in PTE Academic).
- 10 Points - If you proficient English (7.0 Each in IELTS General, B each in OET, 23 for speaking 24 for reading 27 for writing 24 for listening in TOEFL iBT, 65 each in PTE Academic).
Education
The following points will be allocated for Skilled Independent Visa 189 for Education category:
- 20 Points - If you meet the requirements for the award of a doctorate by an Australian educational institution; or the award of a doctorate, by another educational institution, that is of a recognised standard.
- 15 Points - If you meet the requirements for the award of at least a bachelor degree by an Australian educational institution; or the award of at least a bachelor degree, by another educational institution, that is of a recognised standard.
- 10 Points - If you meet the requirements for the award of a diploma by an Australian educational institution.
- 10 Points - If you meet the requirements for the award of a trade qualification by an Australian educational institution.
- 10 Points - If you have attained a qualification or award recognised by the relevant assessing authority for the applicant’s nominated skilled occupation as being suitable for the occupation.
Overseas Experience
The following points will be allocated for Subclass 189 Visa for overseas experience category:
- 05 Points - If you had been employed inside Australia in your nominated occupation; or a closely related skilled occupation for a period of 36 months in the last 10 years.
- 10 Points - If you had been employed inside Australia in your nominated occupation; or a closely related skilled occupation for a period of 60 months in the last 10 years.
- 15 Points - If you had been employed inside Australia in your nominated occupation; or a closely related skilled occupation for a period of 96 months in the last 10 years
Australian Experience
The following points will be allocated for Skilled Independent Visa 189 for Australian experience category:
- 05 Points - If you had been employed inside Australia in your nominated occupation; or a closely related skilled occupation for a period of 12 months in the last 10 years.
- 10 Points - If you had been employed inside Australia in your nominated occupation; or a closely related skilled occupation for a period of 36 months in the last 10 years.
- 15 Points - If you had been employed inside Australia in your nominated occupation; or a closely related skilled occupation for a period of 60 months in the last 10 years.
- 20 Points - If you had been employed inside Australia in your nominated occupation; or a closely related skilled occupation for a period of 96 months in the last 10 years.
Professional Year
The following points will be allocated for 189 Visa for Professional year category:
- 05 Points - If you have completed a professional year in Australia in your nominated skilled occupation; or a closely related skilled occupation; for a period totaling at least 12 months in the 48 months immediately before that time.
Specialist Education
The following points will be allocated for Visa Subclass 189 for Specialist education category:
- 05 Points - If you meet the requirements for the award of a specialist educational qualification, by an Australian educational institution which is a masters degree by research; or a doctoral degree; and the degree included study for at least 2 academic years at the institution in a field of education of: Biological Sciences, Chemical Sciences, Earth Sciences, Mathematical Sciences, Natural and Physical Sciences, Other Natural and Physical Sciences, Physics and Astronomy, Computer Science, Information Systems, Information Technology, Other Information Technology, Aerospace Engineering and Technology, Civil Engineering, Electrical and Electronic Engineering and Technology, Engineering and Related Technologies, Geomatic Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering and Technology, Maritime Engineering and Technology, Mechanical and Industrial Engineering and Technology, Other Engineering and Related Technologies, Process and Resources Engineering.
Australian Study
The following points will be allocated for 189 Visa Australia for Australian study category:
- 05 Points - If you meet the Australian study requirement by completing 1 or more degrees, diplomas or trade qualifications for award by an Australian educational institution as a result of a course or courses that are registered completed in 16 calendar months as a result of 2 academic year of study; and all instruction was conducted in English; that you undertook while in Australia as the holder of a visa authorising the applicant to study.
Regional Study
The following points will be allocated for Visa 189 Australia for Professional year category:
- 05 Points - If you meet the Australian study requirement; the location of the campus or campuses at which that study was undertaken is in a designated regional area; and while you undertook the course of study you lived in a designated regional area; and none of the study undertaken constituted distance education.
NAATI
The following points will be allocated for Skilled Independent Visa 189 for NAATI category:
- 05 Points - If you have a qualification in a particular language awarded or accredited by NAATI; and is at the paraprofessional level or above; certification at the certified provisional level or above; or a community language credential (CCL).
Partner
The following points will be allocated for Subclass 189 Visa for Professional year category:
- 10 Points - If your spouse or de facto partner is an applicant for the same subclass of visa as the primary applicant; and is not an Australian permanent resident or an Australian citizen; and is under 45; and nominated a skilled occupation; and had been assessed by the relevant assessing authority for the nominated skilled occupation as having suitable skills for the occupation and the assessment was not for a Subclass 485 (Temporary Graduate) visa; and at the time of invitation to apply for the visa, and had competent English.
- 10 Points - If you do not have a spouse or de facto partner; or your spouse or de facto partner is an Australian permanent resident or an Australian citizen.
- 05 Points - If your spouse or de facto partner is an applicant for the same subclass of visa as the primary applicant; and is not an Australian permanent resident or an Australian citizen; and at the time of invitation to apply for the visa, has competent English.
State and Territory or Family Nomination
The following points will be allocated for Visa Subclass 189 for State and Territory or Family nomination category:
- 05 Points - If you apply for a Skilled Nominated Subclass 190 visa, and the nominating State or Territory government agency has not withdrawn the nomination.
- 15 Points - If you apply for a Subclass 489 (Skilled – Regional) (Provisional) visa or a Subclass 491 Visa (Skilled Work Regional (Provisional)), and: the nominating State or Territory government agency has not withdrawn the nomination; or if the applicant is sponsored by a family member, the Minister has accepted the sponsorship
Designated Regional Areas
Designated City or Major Regional Centre
New South Wales
2259, 2264 to 2308, 2500 to 2526, 2528 to 2535, 2574
Victoria
3211 to 3232, 3235, 3240, 3328, 3330 to 3333, 3340, 3342
Queensland
4019 to 4022, 4025, 4037, 4074, 4076 to 4078, 4207 to 4275, 4300, 4301, 4303 to 4305, 4500 to 4506, 4508 to 4512, 4514 to 4519, 4521, 4550, 4551, 4553 to 4562, 4564 to 4569, 4571 to 4575
Western Australia
6000 to 6038, 6050 to 6083, 6090 to 6182, 6208 to 6211, 6214, 6556 to 6558
South Australia
5000 to 5171, 5173, 5174, 5231 to 5235, 5240 to 5252, 5351, 5950 to 5960
Tasmania
7000, 7004 to 7026, 7030 to 7109, 7140 to 7151, 7170 to 7177
Australian Capital Territory
All postcodes in the Australian Capital Territory
Regional Centre or Other Regional Area
New South Wales
2250 to 2258, 2260 to 2263, 2311 to 2490, 2527, 2536 to 2551, 2575 to 2739, 2753, 2754, 2756 to 2758, 2773 to 2898
Victoria
3097 to 3099, 3139, 3233, 3234, 3236 to 3239, 3241 to 3325, 3329, 3334, 3341, 3345 to 3424, 3430 to 3799, 3809 to 3909, 3912 to 3971, 3978 to 3996
Queensland
4124, 4125, 4133, 4183, 4184, 4280 to 4287, 4306 to 4498, 4507, 4552, 4563, 4570, 4580 to 4895
Western Australia
All postcodes in Western Australia not mentioned in 'Designated City or Major Regional Centre' table
South Australia
All postcodes in South Australia not mentioned in 'Designated City or Major Regional Centre' table
Tasmania
All postcodes in Tasmania not mentioned in 'Designated City or Major Regional Centre' table
Northern Territory
All postcodes in Northern Territory
Norfolk Islands
All postcodes in Norfolk Islands
Other Territories
All postcodes in a Territory other than the Australian Capital Territory, the Northern Territory and Norfolk Island
Visa 189 Points Calculator
You can use Subclass 189 visa points calculator to dynamically calculate your points. You will need to select None for 'State and Territory, or Family Nomination'.
Frequently Asked Questions about Points for 189 Visa
Is 75 Points Enough for 189 Visa?
The points at which the Department of Home Affairs invites applicants to apply for subclass 189 visa varies depending on the volume of the applications at hand with the department and departmental priorities.
How many points do i need for 189 visa?
You need minimum 65 points to be added into the pool for subclass 189 visa EOI's. The actual points at which invitations might be issued for your occupation may be higher.
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