Training Visa – Subclass 407
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Training Visa – Subclass 407
The Training visa lets you come to Australia for genuine, structured workplace-based occupational training or professional development. It’s not a general work visa — but it can be a valuable stepping stone for building skills, meeting professional registration requirements, or gaining Australian workplace experience.
At a Glance
| Points | Description |
|---|---|
| Length of stay | Up to 2 years, depending on your approved training program |
| Purpose | Structured, supervised occupational training — not ongoing employment |
| Visa condition 8102 | Work is restricted to activities directly related to your approved training program |
| Health insurance | Mandatory for the life of the visa |
Types of Occupational Training
- Occupational training to meet licensing or registration requirements in Australia or your home country
- Structured workplace-based training to improve your skills in your current occupation
- Professional development training for foreign government officials or employees of overseas businesses, as part of a structured program
Important Update: New Application Sequence (from 11 March 2026)
Since 11 March 2026, you can no longer lodge your Training visa application at the same time as your sponsor’s approval and nomination. Your sponsor must now have:
18.Approved Temporary Activities Sponsor status, and
19.An approved Training visa nomination for you
…both fully in place before your visa application can be validly lodged (Commonwealth Government agency sponsors are exempt from the nomination requirement). This makes early planning essential, particularly if you’re already in Australia on another visa that’s due to expire.
Eligibility
- An approved sponsor (a lawfully operating Australian business, organisation, or Commonwealth agency) with an approved training nomination
- A genuine, structured training program that is workplace-based and appropriate to your background
- Relevant qualifications, experience or study to undertake the proposed training credibly
- Competent English (generally IELTS 4.5 overall, no band below 4.0, or equivalent — exemptions apply for some nationalities)
- Meet health and character requirements
- Genuine intention to complete the training and return home afterwards
How the Process Works
- Your Australian host organisation applies for approval as a Temporary Activities Sponsor
- The sponsor lodges a nomination for your specific training program
- Once both are approved, you lodge your Training visa application
- Provide evidence of your background, the training plan, and health/character clearances
A Note on Planning Ahead
Because sponsorship and nomination approval can now take several months and must be finalised before you apply, we strongly recommend starting the process at least 6 months before you need your visa — especially if your current visa is close to expiring.
🔗 Department of Home Affairs — official visa page: https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/training-407
Let Us Help
Getting your training plan and sponsor documentation right from the outset avoids costly delays under the new rules. Talk to our migration agents about your Training visa options.