Which Visa Requires Proof of Competent English

In order to prove your english speaking competency, you need to provide either a certification from your college/university or take an English exam.


To prove your English competency, you need to provide at least one evidence of the following:

• You have a valid passport issued by United Kingdom, United States of America, Canada, New Zealand or Republic of Ireland, and you are a citizen of that country.
• You have achieved a score of at least 6 points in each four test in International English Language Testing System (IELTS) which was undertaken in three years prior to lodging of the visa application.
• You have achieved of at least 'B' in each four test in Occupational English Test (OET) which was undertaken in three years prior to lodging of the visa application.
• You have achieved the minimum score (12 for listening, 13 for reading, 21 for writing and 18 for speaking) for each test in Test of English as a Foreign Language internet-based test (TOEFL-ibt) which was undertaken in three years prior to lodging of the visa application.
• You have achieved a score of at least 50 points in each four test in Pearson Test of English (PTE) which was undertaken in three years prior to lodging of the visa application.
• You have achieved a score of at least 169 points in each four test in Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) which was undertaken on or after January 1, 2015 and prior to lodging of the visa application.

The following visas have a requirement to show your English competency:

• Skilled-Independent (subclass 189) Visa
• Skilled-Nomination (subclass 190) Visa
• Student Visa
• ...

Last Updated: Jan 2016

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