Visa

Track Australian visa pathways and build your application plan.

Draft reference cards for key visa subclasses. Use this as a planning layer only, then verify current requirements on official sources before applying.

190 / 491 Score Draft Planner

Draft estimator for planning only. Use this to see your current point range and gap.

Draft Result (190)

Blocked

Track: General

Base points
45
190 total (draft)
50
190 total (incl nomination): 50
491 total (incl nomination): 60
Draft target bands for 190/General: 75 (target), 85 (competitive), 95 (strong)
Gap to target: 25 | Competitive gap: 35

Skills assessment pathway is not started. For 190/491 planning, confirm occupation + assessment route first.

Point breakdown

Age30
English0
Education15
Overseas experience0
Australian experience0
Partner0
Australian study0
Regional study0
NAATI0
Professional Year0

Top next actions

  • - Confirm occupation code and skills assessment authority, then complete/advance skills assessment.
  • - Model an English score uplift scenario (e.g., proficient/superior) and compare point impact.
  • - You are about 25 points below the draft 190 target for General. Prioritize the highest-yield point categories.
  • - Shortlist target states and compare nomination criteria, processing patterns, and occupation fit.
Australian visa pathway draft notes9 visa guides · Page 1 of 2
Skilled PR190

Skilled Nominated Visa (subclass 190)

Points-tested permanent visa with state/territory nomination.

Best for: Applicants with a nominated occupation and a realistic state strategy who want PR and can meet state criteria.

PermanentPoints-testedNomination
Core conditions: Eligible occupation and skills assessment pathway / EOI + invitation process
Cost planning: Plan with a range, not a single number (government + evidence + testing costs)
Last updated: 2026-02-23
Draft only. Verify current requirements, costs, and policy changes before acting.
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Skilled Regional491

Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) Visa (subclass 491)

Points-tested regional provisional visa via state nomination or eligible family sponsorship, with later PR pathway potential.

Best for: Applicants open to regional Australia and using regional strategy to improve invitation competitiveness.

ProvisionalPoints-testedNominationRegional
Core conditions: Eligible occupation and skills assessment pathway / EOI + invitation process
Cost planning: Usually similar planning basket to 190, but strategy costs vary by relocation and regional setup
Last updated: 2026-02-23
Draft only. Verify current requirements, costs, and policy changes before acting.
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Employer Sponsored482

Employer Sponsored Temporary Pathway (subclass 482 family)

Employer-sponsored temporary work visa pathway often used as an Australia entry route and potential bridge to long-term options.

Best for: Applicants with a real employer sponsor opportunity and a role that matches occupation and salary requirements.

Temporary
Core conditions: Sponsoring employer and eligible role / Occupation / skills / salary / stream requirements
Cost planning: Highly stream and employer dependent; model as a range
Last updated: 2026-02-23
Draft only. Verify current requirements, costs, and policy changes before acting.
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Employer Sponsored186

Employer Nomination Scheme Visa (subclass 186)

Employer-sponsored permanent residency pathway for eligible skilled workers.

Best for: Applicants with a committed employer sponsor and a profile that fits an eligible 186 stream.

Permanent
Core conditions: Eligible stream and employer nomination / Occupation / qualifications / experience alignment
Cost planning: Employer-sponsored PR planning should be budgeted as a full document project
Last updated: 2026-02-23
Draft only. Verify current requirements, costs, and policy changes before acting.
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Student500

Student Visa (subclass 500)

Study visa for international students enrolled in registered Australian courses.

Best for: Applicants pursuing study first, then planning post-study career strategy in parallel.

Temporary
Core conditions: Valid enrolment / study pathway / Financial capacity and genuine study planning
Cost planning: Total planning cost = visa + tuition + living + setup costs
Last updated: 2026-02-23
Draft only. Verify current requirements, costs, and policy changes before acting.
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Working Holiday417

Working Holiday Visa (subclass 417)

Holiday + work entry pathway for eligible passport holders.

Best for: Applicants who want Australia experience first and flexible short-term work/travel planning.

Temporary
Core conditions: Eligible passport country and age rules / Financial readiness and travel planning
Cost planning: Plan total entry budget, not visa fee only
Last updated: 2026-02-23
Draft only. Verify current requirements, costs, and policy changes before acting.
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