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Points test estimate · Software Engineer · 6 yrs exp
Age (25–32)+30
English (Superior)+20
Skilled employment (6 yrs)+15
ACS skills assessment+10
* Indicative estimate only. Use the checker below for full AI analysis.
189+
Tech occupations covered
6
Major visa pathways analysed
60 sec
Average eligibility check time
4,800+
Tech professionals assisted
Process
From profile to pathway in minutes
No immigration jargon, no confusing forms. Tell us about your background and our AI maps the clearest route to an Australian tech visa.
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Share your occupation, years of experience, English proficiency, age, qualifications, and work history — all in plain language.
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AI eligibility analysis
Our AI cross-references your profile against current Department of Home Affairs criteria and calculates your points score instantly.
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Personalised visa roadmap
Receive a ranked list of suitable visa subclasses, your estimated points, skills assessment body recommendations, and next steps.
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Chat directly with our AI to clarify your skills assessment, understand state nomination requirements, or map out EOI strategy.
Pathways
Australian tech visa options
Australia offers several skilled migration pathways for technology professionals. Here are the most common routes our AI assesses for you.
Points-tested
Subclass 189 — Skilled Independent
Permanent residency without employer or state sponsorship. Requires an EOI in SkillSelect and an invitation to apply. Highly competitive — strong for tech professionals.
🎯 Min points: 65
🏠 PR on grant
📋 Skills assessment required
State nominated
Subclass 190 — Skilled Nominated
Permanent residency with state or territory nomination. Nomination adds 5 points to your score. Many states actively target tech workers on their occupation lists.
🎯 Min points: 65
🏠 PR on grant
📍 State obligation: 2 yrs
Provisional
Subclass 491 — Skilled Regional
5-year provisional visa for living and working in regional Australia. Pathway to PR via Subclass 191. Great for applicants who fall short of 189/190 invite thresholds.
🎯 Min points: 65
📅 5-year provisional
🌿 Regional areas only
Employer sponsored
Subclass 482 — TSS Visa
Temporary Skill Shortage visa allowing Australian employers to sponsor foreign tech workers. The most common employer-sponsored path for tech roles. Valid up to 4 years.
🏢 Employer required
📅 Up to 4 years
🔄 PR pathway possible
Direct entry PR
Subclass 186 — ENS Direct Entry
Employer Nomination Scheme — permanent residency directly. Requires Australian employer nomination plus a positive skills assessment. Strong option for senior tech professionals.
🏢 Employer nomination
🏠 PR on grant
🎓 3 yrs exp min
High-value talent
Global Talent Visa (GTI)
Fast-tracked PR for exceptional talent in the digital economy and tech sectors. No points test — requires a nominator and evidence of outstanding achievement or future potential.
⭐ No points test
🏠 PR on grant
📜 Portfolio required
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Skills assessment
Which body assesses your occupation?
Most skilled tech visas require a positive skills assessment from a designated authority. Here are the main bodies for technology roles in Australia.
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Australian Computer Society
ACS
Software engineers, developers, data scientists, cybersecurity analysts, IT project managers, network engineers, AI/ML engineers, and most ICT occupations.
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Engineers Australia
EA
Electronics engineers, computer systems engineers, hardware engineers, electrical engineers working in technology infrastructure.
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Australian Communications & Media Authority
ACMA
Telecommunications engineers, broadcast engineers, network communications specialists, and related comms technology roles.
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Trades Recognition Australia
TRA
ICT technicians, electronics and electrical trades, communications equipment installers, and technical support trades.
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CPA Australia / CAANZ
CPA / CA ANZ
Fintech professionals, technology managers with accounting backgrounds, and digital finance specialists where accounting skills are primary.
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Senior Backend Engineer · Relocated from Bangalore
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"I didn't know ACS was my assessing body or how the RPL pathway worked. The AI advisor walked me through everything step by step. My skills assessment came back positive and I'm now on a 189 visa."
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Data Scientist · Relocated from Brazil
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FAQ
Common questions
Answers to the most frequent questions we see from tech professionals considering Australia.
The minimum threshold to submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) via SkillSelect is 65 points. However, receiving an invitation depends on your competitive score relative to other applicants in the same occupation. For most tech occupations, competitive scores currently range from 75–90 points, depending on the state and occupation demand.
Yes, in almost all cases. For ICT occupations under the skilled visa categories (189, 190, 491), a positive skills assessment from ACS is required regardless of your qualifications. ACS evaluates whether your degree and work experience are comparable to Australian standards and relevant to the nominated occupation code (ANZSCO).
ACS currently processes standard applications in approximately 8–12 weeks. Priority processing is available for an additional fee and typically takes 4–6 weeks. Results are returned via the ACS portal. We recommend starting your skills assessment early as it's a prerequisite for submitting an EOI.
The Department of Home Affairs accepts IELTS (Academic or General), TOEFL iBT, Pearson PTE Academic, Cambridge C1 Advanced (CAE), and OET. The minimum required score depends on the visa subclass. For maximum English points (Superior English), you generally need an IELTS score of 8.0 or equivalent across all four bands.
Yes. If your spouse or de facto partner has a positive skills assessment and competent English, you can claim 10 additional points. If they also have a positive skills assessment in an occupation on the relevant list, those 10 points can be substantial in a competitive invitation round.
TechVisa.cloud is an AI-powered information and eligibility assessment tool, not a registered migration agent. Our AI provides guidance based on publicly available immigration rules. For formal visa lodgement advice, we recommend consulting a Registered Migration Agent (MARA). We can help you prepare for that consultation with a detailed AI-generated eligibility report.