Points test

You must score at least 105 points to be eligible for this visa (except in exceptional circumstances).

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.

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

For the two years prior to applying for your main business (or two main business employed:	Points
At least three full-time (or equivalent) Australian permanent residents, Australian citizens or eligible New Zealand citizens (who are non-family members).	60
At least two full-time (or equivalent) Australian permanent residents, Australian citizens or eligible New Zealand citizens (who are non-family members).	40

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 A$2,500,000	15
At least A$1,500,000	10
At least A$500,000	5
Less than $500,000	0

Sponsorship

For sponsorship by an authorised Australian State/Territory business development agency.

15 points

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