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What score do I need for these immigration routes?

A threshold is a number you must reach. A ranking score is not: it decides an order, not a pass. These records store a points threshold; the tables below include ranking scales that publish no pass mark at all.

6 routes match this filter.

Routes with a published points threshold

Skilled Independent Visa (subclass 189)
Australia
Points
At least 65
Residency
Permanent residence on grant
Job offer
Not stated
What the authority says about the threshold
You must be able to obtain at least 65 points on our points test to be eligible for this visa. Your invitation will state the number of points you must score, which may be higher than 65 depending on the claims in your EOI.
Source: Department of Home Affairs · verified 2026-08-14
Skilled Nominated Visa (subclass 190)
Australia
Points
At least 65
Residency
Permanent residence on grant
Job offer
Not stated
What the authority says about the threshold
You must be able to obtain at least 65 points on our points test to be eligible for this visa. Your invitation will state the number of points you must score, which may be higher than 65 depending on the claims in your EOI.
Source: Department of Home Affairs · verified 2026-08-14
Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) Visa (subclass 491)
Australia
Points
At least 65
Residency
Temporary on grant; subclass 191 after 36 months only if the holder complied with this visa's conditions for the whole period held
Job offer
Not stated
What the authority says about the threshold
The subclass 491 is a points-tested visa. If you do not obtain a score of 65 points you will not be invited to apply for this visa. If we do invite you to apply for the visa, your invitation will state the number of points that you must score when we assess your application for grant of the visa (this score may be higher than 65 points, depending on your claims in the EOI).
Source: Department of Home Affairs · verified 2026-08-16
Express Entry — Federal Skilled Worker
Canada
Points
At least 67
Residency
Permanent residence on grant
Job offer
Not stated
What the authority says about the threshold
If you score 67 points or higher on Federal Skilled Worker selection factors (out of 100), you may qualify and can submit a profile to the Express Entry pool. If you score lower than 67, you will not qualify. These points are different from Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) points used to rank the pool; CRS cut-offs vary each invitation round.
Source: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada · verified 2026-08-15
Opportunity Card (Chancenkarte)
Germany
Points
At least 6
Residency
Temporary — not a permanent-residence route on its own
Job offer
Not stated
What the authority says about the threshold
If you do not have a German or fully recognised foreign qualification, you must score a total of at least 6 points in the points system, and you must still show a formal qualification and the required language skills. Option 1 (recognised skilled worker) does not use the points system.
Source: Federal Government (Make it in Germany) · verified 2026-08-15
Skilled Migrant Category Resident Visa
New Zealand
Points
At least 6
Residency
Permanent residence on grant
Job offer
Required
What the authority says about the threshold
You need at least 6 skilled resident points from your skills and work in New Zealand. Claim 3 to 6 points from one skill category — occupational registration, qualifications or income — and up to 3 more points from skilled work experience in New Zealand if required.
Source: Immigration New Zealand · verified 2026-08-15

Route	Points	Residency	Job offer	What the authority says about the threshold
Skilled Independent Visa (subclass 189) Australia	At least 65	Permanent residence on grant	Not stated	You must be able to obtain at least 65 points on our points test to be eligible for this visa. Your invitation will state the number of points you must score, which may be higher than 65 depending on the claims in your EOI.
Skilled Nominated Visa (subclass 190) Australia	At least 65	Permanent residence on grant	Not stated	You must be able to obtain at least 65 points on our points test to be eligible for this visa. Your invitation will state the number of points you must score, which may be higher than 65 depending on the claims in your EOI.
Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) Visa (subclass 491) Australia	At least 65	Temporary on grant; subclass 191 after 36 months only if the holder complied with this visa's conditions for the whole period held	Not stated	The subclass 491 is a points-tested visa. If you do not obtain a score of 65 points you will not be invited to apply for this visa. If we do invite you to apply for the visa, your invitation will state the number of points that you must score when we assess your application for grant of the visa (this score may be higher than 65 points, depending on your claims in the EOI).
Express Entry — Federal Skilled Worker Canada	At least 67	Permanent residence on grant	Not stated	If you score 67 points or higher on Federal Skilled Worker selection factors (out of 100), you may qualify and can submit a profile to the Express Entry pool. If you score lower than 67, you will not qualify. These points are different from Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) points used to rank the pool; CRS cut-offs vary each invitation round.
Opportunity Card (Chancenkarte) Germany	At least 6	Temporary — not a permanent-residence route on its own	Not stated	If you do not have a German or fully recognised foreign qualification, you must score a total of at least 6 points in the points system, and you must still show a formal qualification and the required language skills. Option 1 (recognised skilled worker) does not use the points system.
Skilled Migrant Category Resident Visa New Zealand	At least 6	Permanent residence on grant	Required	You need at least 6 skilled resident points from your skills and work in New Zealand. Claim 3 to 6 points from one skill category — occupational registration, qualifications or income — and up to 3 more points from skilled work experience in New Zealand if required.

Calculators wired to official tables

Each tool estimates against the table or checklist named beside it. It is not a government decision.

What score do I need for an Australian skilled visa (subclass 189, 190 or 491)?
Source: Department of Home Affairs · verified 2026-08-15
What score do I need for the Opportunity Card (Chancenkarte)?
Source: Federal Republic of Germany (Aufenthaltsgesetz) · verified 2026-08-15
Do I meet the UK Skilled Worker salary and job-offer rules?
Source: Home Office · verified 2026-08-15
What score do I need for Canada's Federal Skilled Worker program?
Source: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada · verified 2026-08-15
Do I meet the Canadian Experience Class requirements?
Source: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada · verified 2026-08-16
Do I meet the Federal Skilled Trades requirements?
Source: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada · verified 2026-08-16
What would my Canada CRS ranking score be?
Source: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada · verified 2026-08-15
What would my Québec PSTQ ranking score be?
Source: ministère de l’Immigration, de la Francisation et de l’Intégration · verified 2026-08-16
Do I meet the Québec Experience Program (PEQ) rules?
Source: ministère de l’Immigration, de la Francisation et de l’Intégration · verified 2026-08-16
Do I meet Québec's investor, entrepreneur or self-employed selection rules?
Source: ministère de l’Immigration, de la Francisation et de l’Intégration · verified 2026-08-16

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