Unlike Canada, Australia is based on only one eligibility point calculator. An aspiring applicant should meet the criteria of 65 points, to be eligible to apply for Australian Permanent residency. To check your eligibility please refer the below table and calculate your points accordingly:
| AGE | POINTS |
|---|---|
| 18-less than 25 years | 25 |
| 25-less than 33 years | 30 |
| 33-less than 40 years | 15 |
| 40- less than 45 years | 15 |
| 45 years and above | 0 |
| LANGUAGE ABILITY | POINTS |
|---|---|
| Competent English | 0 |
| Proficient English | 10 |
| Superior English | 20 |
| SKILLED EMPLOYMENT IN THE LAST 10 YEARS – OUTSIDE AUSTRALIA | POINTS |
|---|---|
| Less than 3 years | 0 |
| 3- less than 5 years | 05 |
| 5- less than 8 years | 10 |
| 8years and above | 15 |
| SKILLED EMPLOYMENT IN THE LAST 10 YEARS – IN AUSTRALIA | POINTS |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 0 |
| 1- less than 3 years | 05 |
| 3 – less than 5 years | 10 |
| 5- less than 8 years | 15 |
| 8 years and above | 20 |
| QUALIFICATIONS | POINTS |
|---|---|
| A Doctorate degree from an Australian educational institution or a Doctorate from another educational institution that is of a recognised standard. | 20 |
| A Bachelor degree from an Australian educational institution or a Bachelor qualification, from another educational institution that is of a recognised standard. | 15 |
| A diploma or trade qualification completed in Australia | 10 |
| An award or qualification recognised by the relevant assessing authority for your nominated skilled occupation. | 10 |
| AUSTRALIAN STUDY REQUIREMENT | POINTS |
|---|---|
| At least one degree, diploma or trade qualification from an Australian educational institution that meets the Australian study requirement. | 05 |
| SPECIALIST EDUCATION QUALIFICATION | POINTS |
|---|---|
| A Master’s degree by research or a Doctorate degree from an Australian educational institution that included at least two academic years in a relevant field. | 05 |
| OTHER | POINTS |
|---|---|
| Accredited in a community language | 05 |
| Study in regional Australia or a low population growth metropolitan area that meets the Australian study requirement | 05 |
| Partner skill qualifications | 05 |
| Professional year in Australia | 05 |
