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Australia Permanent Residency Eligibility — Indian Applicants
Who qualifies for Australian PR from India? Complete eligibility guide covering points test, skills assessment, age, English, and state nomination requirements.
Australia PR Visa Subclasses
Subclass 189 — Skilled Independent
Points-tested visa for skilled workers. No state/territory sponsorship or employer required. Must receive an invitation from SkillSelect with sufficient EOI points.
Subclass 190 — Skilled Nominated
Points-tested visa with state/territory nomination. Nomination gives +5 points. Each state has its own occupation lists and nomination criteria.
Subclass 491 — Skilled Work Regional (PR Pathway)
Leads to PR after 3 years. Sponsored by state/territory or eligible relative in regional Australia. Gives +15 points. Work and live in regional areas required.
Subclass 186 — Employer Nomination
Employer in Australia nominates you. Direct Entry, TRT, and Labour Agreement streams. Strong pathway for those already working in Australia.
Points Test — The Core Eligibility Requirement
| Factor | Points Available |
|---|---|
| Age (25–32 years) | 30 points (max) |
| English (Superior — IELTS 8+) | 20 points (max) |
| Overseas skilled employment (8+ years) | 15 points (max) |
| Australian skilled employment (10+ years) | 20 points (max) |
| Educational qualification (PhD) | 20 points |
| Australian study requirement (2 years) | 5 points |
| State/Territory nomination (190) | 5 points |
| Regional sponsorship (491) | 15 points |
| Partner skills (if partner meets requirements) | 10 points |
| Professional Year in Australia | 5 points |
| NAATI Community Language (CCL) | 5 points |
| Credentialled Community Language | 5 points |
Key Eligibility Requirements
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Age | Must be under 45 at time of invitation |
| English | Minimum Competent English (IELTS 6.0 each band) for all streams |
| Skills Assessment | Positive assessment from relevant Australian assessing authority (e.g. Engineers Australia, ACS, VETASSESS, ANMAC) |
| Occupation on List | Your occupation must be on the relevant MLTSSL, STSOL, or state occupation list |
| Points Threshold | Minimum 65 to submit EOI; invitation score varies by occupation and program year |
| Health | Must meet Australian health requirements — medical examination by panel physician |
| Character | Police clearance required from all countries lived in for 12+ months in past 10 years |
Age Points — Critical for Indian Applicants
Age is one of the highest-weighted factors. Apply as early in your career as possible — points drop significantly after 32 and fall to zero at 45.
| Age at Invitation | Points |
|---|---|
| 18–24 | 25 |
| 25–32 | 30 |
| 33–39 | 25 |
| 40–44 | 15 |
| 45+ | 0 (ineligible for points-tested streams) |
English Requirement by Score
| English Level | IELTS (each band) | PTE (each component) | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| Superior | 8.0+ | 79+ | 20 |
| Proficient | 7.0+ | 65+ | 10 |
| Competent (minimum) | 6.0+ | 50+ | 0 |
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