Here are the requirements for 457 Visa applicant. At the time of applying they must have the following:
| English test | Minimum band score | Minimum scores for test components | |||
| Listening | Reading | Speaking | Writing | ||
| IELTS test | Overall band score 5.0 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 |
| OET | - | B | B | B | B |
| TOEFL iBT | Total band score 36 | 3 | 3 | 12 | 12 |
| PTE | Overall band score 36 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 |
| CAE | Overall band score 154 | 147 | 147 | 147 | 147 |
Exemptions to the 457 English requirements:
- You are a passport holder from Canada, New Zealand, the Republic of Ireland, the United Kingdom or the United States of America
- You have completed at least five years of full-time study in a secondary or higher education institution where instruction was conducted in English.
- Overseas worker is paid an annual salary that is more than AUD $96,400.
Higher Requirements than the minimum for some Occupations:
- You may need a higher English score if it is necessary for your registration or licensing.
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