Canberra matrix calculator

If you’re looking to apply for ACT 190 or ACT 491 nomination, you’ll need to complete the Canberra Matrix. The Canberra Matrix is a points-based system that assesses your eligibility for nomination based on factors such as your age, occupation, work experience, and English proficiency. To calculate your Matrix score, you can use the free Canberra matrix calculator available on the ACT Government website.

Before you begin, it’s important to note that you can only select one option in each category, and you must meet the category criteria at the date you submit the Matrix. Additionally, you must follow the proper Canberra Matrix Guidelines and provide supporting documents to prove any Matrix score claimed.

Once you’ve completed the Canberra Matrix, you’ll be given an estimate of your total score. However, it’s important to note that your actual score may differ based on our assessment, including a detailed analysis of any supporting documentation that is supplied at the time of application.

Remember, the Canberra Matrix Points you’re awarded can have a significant impact on your eligibility for nomination. So be sure to carefully review the requirements and guidelines before submitting your Matrix. If you have any questions or need further assistance, the ACT Government provides resources and support to help guide you through the process.

Source: Canberra Matrix Guidelines

Please keep in mind that the total score calculated is merely an approximation. Your actual score may change based on your evaluation, which includes a thorough examination of any supporting information provided at the time of application. Remember that any Matrix score you claim must be backed up with documentation.

Information on the most recent Canberra Matrix invitation round on 15 Sep 2023

The next invitation round will be held before 16 October 2023.

Canberra Matrix Calculator (Canberra Residents)

Category	Options	Points gained
Length of current ACT residence
How long have you lived in Canberra in the last eight years? Your bank statements must prove your claimed date of arrival and the claimed period of residence in Canberra. Your residency in Canberra does not have to be continuous. You must record any period away from Canberra (seven days or more) in the ‘Summary of ACT residence’ at Attachment D. Your claimed period of ACT residence does not have to be continuous. You may have holidays away from Canberra for a maximum of six weeks in any year. You can study interstate for one or two days a week. However, if you studied more than two days (one night) a week interstate, you will not be considered an ACT resident for that period. You cannot claim ACT residency for any period that you lived or worked interstate or overseas. You can live in NSW if you are within a 30 minute commute to Canberra e.g., Queanbeyan, Bungendore.	Five years plus. Four to five years. Three to four years. Two to three years. One to two years. Less than one year.	25 20 15 10 5 0
English proficiency
What is your English proficiency level as defined by Home Affairs? You must meet the Home Affairs requirement for the level of English claimed.	Superior. Proficient. Competent.	15 10 0
Spouse/Partner English proficiency
What is your spouse/partner's English proficiency? They must meet the Home Affairs requirement for the level of English claimed or hold an Australian passport.	Superior/proficient. Competent. Not Applicable.	5 0 0
Nominated occupation
Is your nominated occupation on the ACT Critical Skills List?	Your nominated occupation is ON the ACT Critical Skills List. Your nominated occupation is NOT on the ACT Critical Skills List.	20 0
Small business owner
Are you the majority owner (at least 51%) of a registered business located and actively operating in the ACT? You must meet the following minimum criteria: The business activity is in the ACT. Interstate / overseas business activity is not accepted Your business must be profitable. Your business must be paying you the following taxable income: 190 nomination: at least $26,000 in the last six months. 491 nomination: at least $13,000 in the last three months. You must be employing at least one Australian citizen, permanent resident or New Zealand citizen for at least 13 weeks (minimum 20 hrs pw). You may employ one or more employees. The employment does not have to be continuous. The employment must be in accordance with Australian legislation. The employee/s must be resident in Canberra. You MUST provide a statutory declaration confirming the employment and citizenship details for each employee.	Your business has actively traded in Canberra for at least twelve months from the date you established or purchased the business. The business has a minimum turnover of at least $200,000 for the last twelve months business activity. Your business has actively traded in Canberra for at least six months from the date you established or purchased the business. The business has a minimum annual turnover of at least $100,000 for the last six months business activity. No applicable.	20 10 0
Length of ACT employment
How long have you worked for an ACT employer in Canberra in the last two years? You worked a minimum 20 hours per week for each week claimed towards the period of employment. You may be working in any occupation. You may work for more than one ACT employer and / or be self-employed on an ABN. The employment does not have to be permanent or continuous. If you are claiming any period of self-employment: Your gross (taxable) weekly income must exceed $520 for each week of employment claimed; and Your business must have been operating in Canberra for at least 12 months.	Employed for 12 months plus. Employed for six to 12 months. Not applicable.	10 5 0
ACT employment - skill level
Are you currently working for an ACT employer in Canberra in a highly skilled position? You must meet the minimum criteria below: You worked a minimum 20 hours per week for the last three months. Continuous employment: your employment must be continuous for at least 13 weeks. You may work for more than one ACT employer, operate a small business and/or be self-employed if you are working in the same occupation and at the same skill level. Taxable income Employee: no less than $26 per hour (excluding casual loading). Small Business owner: minimum $13,000 income for last three months. Self-employment on an ABN: minimum $520 per week. Any employment claimed must be recorded on your SkillSelect EOI.	You are working in your nominated occupation which is on the current ACT Critical Skills List. Your occupation must be recorded as ‘related to the nominated occupation’ on your SkillSelect EOI. You are the primary holder of a subclass 457 / 482 visa and you are working in the occupation nominated by the ACT employer who sponsored your visa. Your occupation must be recorded as ‘related to the nominated occupation’ on your SkillSelect EOI. You are working in an occupation that is on the current ACT Critical Skills List; but it is not your nominated occupation. You must have a tertiary qualification relevant to your occupation. Your relevant qualification must be recorded on your Home Affairs SkillSelect EOI. You are working in an occupation that has an ANZSCO skill level 1 to 3. You must have a tertiary qualification relevant to your occupation. Your relevant qualification must be recorded on your Home Affairs SkillSelect EOI. Not applicable.	20 15 10 5 0
Spouse/Partner employment
Is your spouse / partner currently working in the ACT or surrounding ‘commuter’ region? They must meet the minimum criteria below: They must be working a minimum 20 hours per week for the three months immediately before the date of Matrix submission. Continuous employment: their employment must be continuous for at least 13 weeks. They may work for more than one employer and / or be self-employed. Their employer must provide a Statutory Declaration confirming their employment. See Attachment E. They meet the Home Affairs requirement for ‘competent’ English or hold an Australian passport. If they are self-employed on an ABN: Their gross weekly income exceeds $520 for each week of employment claimed; and Their business has been operating in Canberra for at least 12 months.	They are working in an occupation on the ACT Critical Skills List. They must have a skill assessment, dated within the last 3 years, that is relevant to their current employment. Their taxable income must be no less than $26 per hour (excluding casual loading). They have a skill assessment, dated within the last 3 years, that is relevant to their current ACT employment. Their gross income must be no less than $26 per hour (excluding casual loading). They are currently working in any occupation, at any skill level, in Canberra. Spouse employability They do not meet the 3 months employment criterion, but they: Have a tertiary qualification (a trade certificate; a Bachelors degree; a Master's degree or a PhD) from an Australian institution in any occupation; and They meet the Home Affairs requirement for ‘competent’ English or hold an Australian passport. Not applicable.	15 10 5 5 0
Tertiary qualification
What tertiary qualification do you hold from an Australian or International educational institution? Your selected qualification must be recorded on your Home Affairs SkillSelect EOI.	Doctoral degree. Master’s degree. Bachelor’s degree or trade certificate. Diploma - at least 18 months full-time study. Not applicable.	20 15 10 5 0
Years of study at an ACT tertiary institution
For how many years did you study fulltime to complete a CRICOS* registered course, and / or attend a Professional Year (PY) program at an ACT tertiary institution in the last eight years? You must have a letter of course completion from the ACT institution to prove the claimed period and location of study. You must be resident in Canberra during your claimed period of study. Distance education or online attendance is not accepted. A PY undertaken in the ACT meets the one-year study criteria. Two or more courses, including a PY, may be counted to prove the period of ACT study. The courses do not have to be continuous. The courses cannot be concurrent.	Four academic years or more of study. Three academic years of study. Two academic years of study. One academic year of study. Not applicable.	20 15 10 5 0
Close family ties in Canberra
Do you have a close family member who has lived in Canberra for the last two years? They must be an Australian citizen/permanent resident. A close family member is defined as a spouse/ partner, child, parent, brother, sister, aunt, uncle or grandparent of the main applicant or their spouse/ partner.	Spouse/partner, child. Parent, grandparent, brother, sister, aunt or uncle. Not applicable.	20 10 0
Assets in Canberra
You (and a spouse/partner if applicable) have invested at least $250,000 cash to purchase a residential or commercial property in Canberra (purchase of land only does not meet this criteria). You must hold the Certificate of Title or rates notice to prove ownership.	Minimum $250,000 cash investment in ACT residential or commercial property. Not applicable.	5 0

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Canberra Matrix Calculator: Your Guide to Skilled Visa Eligibility for ACT Migration

Are you interested in applying for a skilled visa to live and work in Australia’s Capital Territory (ACT)? If so, the ACT Government’s Canberra Matrix Calculator can help you assess your eligibility for the Skilled Nominated (subclass 190) and Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) (subclass 491) visas.

The Canberra Matrix is a points-based system that evaluates candidates based on a range of criteria, including their age, work experience, education, language proficiency, and other factors. By using the Canberra Matrix Calculator, you can quickly see how many Canberra Matrix Points you may be eligible for, and whether you are likely to receive an invitation to apply for a visa.

The Canberra Matrix is designed to select candidates who are likely to make a positive contribution to the local economy and community. If you are interested in applying for a visa through the Canberra Matrix, it’s important to understand the eligibility requirements and how the points system works.

For the Skilled Nominated (subclass 190) visa, applicants must have a nominated occupation that is on the ACT Occupation List, as well as meet other criteria such as minimum work experience and English language proficiency. The Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) (subclass 491) visa requires applicants to be nominated by a state or territory government and to have a skilled occupation that is on a relevant occupation list.

If you are considering applying for a skilled visa through the Canberra Matrix, the first step is to use the Canberra Matrix Calculator to see how many Canberra Matrix Points you are eligible for. Our free tool at CanberraMatrix.com.au provides an estimate of your eligibility and the likelihood of receiving an invitation to apply for a visa.

At Canberramatrix.com.au, we provide detailed information and resources to help you navigate the Canberra Matrix and the skilled visa application process. From eligibility requirements to tips for preparing your application, we are here to support you every step of the way. Contact us today to learn more about the Canberra Matrix Calculator and how we can help you achieve your immigration goals.