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Visas, Immigration and Refugees

Business People

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.