Free tools, calculators and guides to help you understand your Australian migration pathway — updated to reflect current Department of Home Affairs criteria.
Instantly calculate your score for Australian skilled visa applications. Based on official Department of Home Affairs criteria — no account required.
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Registered Migration Agent · MARN 2318046 · Free initial consultation · All visa categories covered
Indicative processing times for major Australian visa types, based on recently decided applications. Times shown are median (50%) and 90th percentile.
Prabin Pathak can give you a personalised assessment of expected processing times and the fastest pathway for your situation.
Check which occupations are eligible for skilled migration visas, including the Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL), Short-term Skilled Occupation List (STSOL), and Regional Occupation List (ROL).
Prabin Pathak can confirm your ANZSCO code, identify the right skills assessment body, and advise on the best visa pathway for your occupation.
The Department of Home Affairs requires evidence of English proficiency for most Australian visa applications. Tests must be taken at a secure testing centre — online at-home tests are not accepted.
Scores below are the minimum required in each component (Listening / Reading / Writing / Speaking) per the Migration (Specification of Language Tests, Test Scores and Passports) Instrument 2025, effective 7 August 2025. All tests must be taken at a secure test centre.
One Skill Retake (OSR) accepted for both Academic and General Training. Scores are for individual bands — no averaging.
Previous Competent threshold was 50 in each component. Writing and Speaking thresholds for Proficient and Superior have increased under the 2025 instrument.
Home Edition (online/remote) is NOT accepted. Scores are section scores — maximum is 30 per section. Writing max 30, Speaking max 30.
Scores are on Cambridge's 142–210 scale. Secure test centre only. Online version not accepted.
CELPIP is newly added to the approved list from 7 August 2025. Scores are on a 1–12 scale. Secure test centre only. CELPIP Online not accepted.
Scores are out of 90 per component. Must use the Australian visa-specific version. Online version (LANGUAGECERT Academic Online) is NOT accepted.
MET is newly added from 7 August 2025. Single Section Retake (SSR) is accepted. MET Digital (at-home) is NOT accepted. Scores are out of approximately 100 per section.
OET scores are on a 0–500 scale. OET@Home is NOT accepted — must be taken at a secure test centre. OET is only accepted for healthcare-related visa applications where OET is a specified test.
Points apply to the skilled points test (Subclass 189/190/491). Source: LIN 25/016 — Federal Register of Legislation. Always confirm requirements for your specific visa subclass on the Department of Home Affairs website.
All accepted tests must be taken at a secure, supervised testing centre. If you are unsure whether your test qualifies, contact the testing organisation or Prabin for advice.
Prabin Pathak can advise on the exact English level required for your visa and the best test to meet it.
Designated regional areas are specific zones in Australia where you must live and work to satisfy the conditions of regional visas. Most of Australia is considered "regional" — only the major metropolitan cities are excluded.
Select your state and enter your 4-digit postcode to verify if it falls within a designated regional area based on Department of Home Affairs categories.
Prabin Pathak can confirm whether your area qualifies and guide you through the regional visa pathway.
Direct links to the official Australian Department of Home Affairs portals and tools you'll need throughout your migration journey.