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Training Visa (Subclass 407)
Reviewed by Mohammad Saghir Khan, Registered Migration Agent (MARN 1170510)Last reviewed:
The Training visa (subclass 407) lets you come to Australia for up to 2 years to do workplace-based occupational training or a professional development program. You need an approved temporary activities sponsor and, unless your sponsor is a Commonwealth Government agency, an approved nomination for a training program. Since 11 March 2026 the sponsorship and nomination must be approved before you can lodge the visa. You usually need to be 18 or over, have Functional English, hold health insurance and be able to support yourself. The visa is not for filling workforce shortages. From 1 July 2026 the charge is AUD 535.
Training Visa (407) at a Glance
| Visa type | Temporary, up to 2 years |
|---|---|
| Purpose | Occupational training for registration, to improve skills, or for capacity building overseas (including professional development) |
| Sponsor | Approved temporary activities sponsor, plus an approved nomination (unless a Commonwealth agency sponsors you) |
| Order of lodgement | Sponsorship and nomination must be approved before the visa application (applications from 11 March 2026) |
| Age | Usually 18 or over at the time of decision |
| English | Functional English, for example IELTS 4.5 overall, unless exempt |
| Government charge | AUD 535 main applicant, AUD 535 each adult, AUD 135 per child (from 1 July 2026) |
| Nomination fee | AUD 170 |
| Pathway to PR | None. This is a temporary training visa |
The Three Types of Occupational Training
| Training type | Who it suits | Key requirement |
|---|---|---|
| Training required for registration | People who need workplace-based training to get occupational registration, membership or a licence in Australia or their home country | The registration, membership or licence must be mandatory to work in that occupation |
| Training to improve skills | People who want structured workplace training in an eligible occupation | Occupation on the list of eligible skilled occupations, and at least 12 months full-time experience or study in the occupation in the 24 months before nomination |
| Capacity building overseas | Overseas students needing practical training (up to 6 months), government-supported trainees, and managers or professionals sent by an overseas employer for professional development | Training must be tailored to the trainee, or supported by a government, or be a classroom-based professional development program |
Check whether your occupation is eligible for the 407 with our occupation finder.
Change From 11 March 2026: Approvals Before You Apply
Under the Migration Amendment (Training Visas—Sponsorship Requirements) Regulations 2026, visa applications made from 11 March 2026 are only valid if your sponsor is already an approved temporary activities sponsor and, unless the sponsor is a Commonwealth Government agency, the nomination of your training program has been approved. The sponsorship, nomination and visa can no longer be lodged together, so allow time for each stage.
Requirements for the Trainee
- Sponsor and nomination: approved before you apply, as above.
- Age: usually 18 or over when the visa is decided.
- English: Functional English to take part in the training, unless you hold a passport from the UK, Canada, New Zealand, the US or Ireland.
- Health insurance: adequate cover for your whole stay.
- Funds: enough money to support yourself and any family members.
- Genuine temporary stay, plus health and character requirements.
Work and Pay on a 407
Home Affairs says the Training visa is not intended to fill workforce shortages and that all work done in Australia must be paid. You must take part in the approved training program. If you want to train with another organisation, it must sponsor you and lodge a new nomination. If your training program changes, you may need a new visa.
Costs
From 1 July 2026 the visa application charge is AUD 535 for the main applicant, AUD 535 for each family member aged 18 or over and AUD 135 for each child. The sponsor pays a nomination fee of AUD 170 and a separate sponsorship fee. Lower charges apply to eligible Pacific Island and Timor-Leste passport holders. Estimate your total with our visa cost estimator.
Family Members
You can include your partner and dependent children in your application, or they may apply later as subsequent entrants. Family members must meet health and character requirements and be covered by your health insurance and funds.
How to Apply
- Design the training programThe sponsor prepares a structured, workplace-based training plan that fits one of the three training types.
- Sponsor applies for approvalThe organisation applies to become a temporary activities sponsor, unless it is already approved.
- Sponsor lodges the nominationThe sponsor nominates you for the training program and pays the AUD 170 nomination fee. Wait for approval.
- Prepare your documentsGather identity documents, your CV and qualifications, English results, health insurance and evidence of funds.
- Lodge the visa applicationOnce the sponsorship and nomination are approved, apply in ImmiAccount and pay the visa charge.
- Train and complyTake part in the approved training only, keep your health insurance and tell Home Affairs about any change of sponsor or program.
How Aussie ASEAN Can Help
We help Australian organisations and trainees with the whole 407 process. For sponsors, we check which training type fits, prepare the temporary activities sponsorship and the nomination with a compliant training plan, and explain sponsor obligations. For trainees, we prepare the visa application once the approvals are in place.
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Book a consultationSources: Home Affairs: Training visa (407) · 407 occupational training types · Migration Amendment (Training Visas—Sponsorship Requirements) Regulations 2026 · Migration Regulations 1994, Schedule 1 item 1238
Frequently Asked Questions
Plain-English answers to the questions we are asked most often.
What is the 407 Training visa?
The Training visa (subclass 407) is a temporary visa for workplace-based occupational training or professional development in Australia for up to 2 years. It needs an approved sponsor and, in most cases, an approved nomination.
Can I apply for the 407 at the same time as my sponsor's nomination?
No. For applications made from 11 March 2026, the sponsorship and nomination must already be approved when you lodge the visa, unless a Commonwealth Government agency is sponsoring you, in which case no nomination is needed.
Can I work on a 407 visa?
You can take part only in the approved training program. Home Affairs says the visa is not intended to fill workforce shortages and that any work done in Australia must be paid.
What English do I need for a 407?
You need Functional English to take part in the training, for example an IELTS overall score of 4.5. Passport holders from the UK, Canada, New Zealand, the US and Ireland do not need to provide results.
How much does the 407 cost?
From 1 July 2026 the visa charge is AUD 535 for the main applicant and each adult, and AUD 135 for each child. The sponsor pays a separate sponsorship fee and an AUD 170 nomination fee.
Can a 407 lead to permanent residence?
No. The 407 is a temporary visa with no direct pathway to permanent residence. Any later visa needs to be assessed separately against its own requirements.
Can I bring my family on a 407?
Yes. You can include your partner and dependent children, or they can apply later as subsequent entrants. They must meet health and character requirements.
Can I change my sponsor on a 407?
Yes, if the new organisation is an approved temporary activities sponsor and lodges a new nomination. If the training program itself changes, you may need to apply for a new visa.
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