Points test

You can use these tables to give yourself an indication of what score you may get. The department works out your points score from the information you give in your application. You must score at least 105 points to be eligible for this visa.

Age

Your age when you apply	Points
Under 20	0
20-29	20
30-44	30
45-49	25
50-54	10
Over 55	0

Language ability

Your level of English at the time your visa is decided	Points
Better than functional English	30
Functional English	20
Bilingual in non-English languages	10
Limited English	10
No English	0

Business attributes

Throughout the 12 months immediately prior to applying your main business (or two main business):	Points
Employed at least three full-time (or equivalent) Australian permanent residents, Australian citizens or eligible New Zealand citizens (who are non-family members) and Had a minimum annual turnover of AUD$200 000 or Had exports of at least AUD$100 000 a year	60

Net assets

If your (or your and your partner's) total net assets in Australia, or available for transfer to Australia within two years are:	Points
At least AUD$2 500 000	15
At least AUD$1 500 000	10
At least AUD$500 000	5
Less than AUD$500 000	0

Total your point score to give yourself an indication of what score you may get.