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How many points are required for getting Visa Subclass 189?
Skilled Independent Visa Subclass 189 is a points-based visa. An applicant must score 65 points or more in order to be eligible for this visa. The points are granted on the basis of details provided when one has to submit the Expression of Interest (EOI). Here are the points that we get for meeting the following requirements:
Age Points for Visa Subclass 189
Age |
Points |
18-24 years old |
25 points |
25-32 years |
30 points |
33-39 years |
25 points |
40-44 years |
15 points |
Visa 189 English Requirement Points
English Proficiency Level |
Points |
Superior English |
20 points |
Proficient English |
10 points |
Competent English |
No points |
Visa Subclass 189 Work Experience Points
Work Experience (Outside Australia) |
Points |
8 -10 years |
15 points |
5 - 7 years |
10 points |
3 - 4 years |
10 points |
Work Experience (In Australia) |
Points |
8 -10 years |
20 points |
5 - 7 years |
15 points |
3 - 4 years |
10 points |
1 - 2 years |
5 points |
Visa Subclass 189 Educational Requirements Points
Educational Qualification (from a recognized institution) |
Points |
Doctorate Degree |
20 points |
Bachelor Degree |
15 points |
Diploma or Trade Qualification (from Australia) |
10 points |
An award or a qualification recognized by the assessing authority relevant to your nominated skilled occupation |
10 points |
A Degree, Diploma or Trade qualification that meets the Australian Study (from Australia) |
5 points |
A Master degree by research or a Doctorate degree which includes at least two years of study in the relevant field (from Australia) |
5 points |
Additional Points for Visa Subclass 189
Category |
Points |
Accreditation in a community language |
5 points |
Studied from regional Australia or a low population growth metropolitan area |
5 points |
Partner skills (if your partner fulfils the 189 visa partner requirements) |
5 points |
Spent one year working in Australia in the relevant field |
5 points |
You may also use 189 visa points calculator available on the official website to see the number of points you can get on the basis of your EOI.
Australian Visas
- Skilled Independent Visa (Subclass 189)
- Skilled Nominated Visa (Subclass 190)
- Temporary Skill Shortage Visa (Subclass 482)
- Skilled Worker Regional Provisional Visa (Subclass 491)
- Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme (Subclass 187)
- Recognised Graduate Visa (Subclass 476)
- Temporary Graduate Visa (Subclass 485)
- Temporary Work Short Stay Specialist Visa (Subclass 400)
- Skilled Regional Provisional Visa (Subclass 489)
- Student Visa (Subclass 500)
- Partner Visa (Subclass 309)
- Visitor Visa (Subclass 600)