Training Visa
(Subclass 407)
Elevate your career trajectory. This temporary visa allows ambitious individuals to enhance their skills and gain hands on professional experience through structured workplace training in Australia.
Visa Validity
Up to 2 Years
Based on training plan
Purpose
Upskilling
Skill enhancement only
Experience Reqd
1 Year Minimum
Prior to application
Base Cost
From $415
Applicant cost (AUD)
Understanding the 407 Visa
The Training Visa (Subclass 407) is a highly specific temporary visa tailored for individuals determined to develop their professional capabilities. Unlike standard work visas, its primary objective is learning and capacity building.
It allows you to participate in structured, workplace based training programs within Australian organizations. This hands on experience is invaluable for career advancement, meeting international registration requirements, or bringing new expertise back to an overseas employer.
At our consultancy, we meticulously guide both applicants and their sponsoring organizations to ensure the training plans comply fully with immigration standards, setting you up for a smooth and successful approval.
Training Types
Occupational Training Categories
The 407 visa covers three distinct categories of professional development.
Training for Registration
Designed for individuals who must complete a mandatory period of workplace based training to obtain professional registration, licensing, or membership in their occupation.
Target Audience
You must need the training to get registered in your home country or Australia.
Duration
Up to 2 years to complete the required program.
Work Restrictions
Strictly limited to the approved training activities.
Core Eligibility Framework
To qualify for the 407 visa, candidates must satisfy these rigorous developmental benchmarks.
Sponsoring Entity
You must be sponsored by an approved Australian employer or organization.
Valid Purpose
The activity must be strictly for skill enhancement, not standard labour.
Prior Experience
You must have at least 1 year of full time experience in your field prior to applying.
Linguistic Competence
You must meet the minimum functional English language requirements.
Health & Conduct
Standard clearance of comprehensive medical and background police checks.
Roadmap
The Application Lifecycle
A clear overview of the structured training sponsorship process.
Sponsorship Approval
The organization applies to become an approved Temporary Activities Sponsor.
Training Nomination
The employer nominates the specific training position and submits a tailored development plan.
Visa Lodgement
The applicant submits their documentation proving skills, health, character, and language.
Sponsor Obligations
Organizations facilitating training must adhere strictly to compliance frameworks.
- Approved Status: Must be vetted by Home Affairs.
- Ensure Compliance: Sponsors must actively monitor the trainee.
- Meet Obligations: Maintain impeccable records and report structural changes.
Future Pathways
While the 407 is temporary, it serves as a powerful stepping stone.
- Not Extendable: The visa itself cannot be prolonged indefinitely.
- Transition to Work: Enables graduates to qualify for broader employer sponsored visas.
- Permanent Residency: The acquired skills can eventually lead to migration pathways.
Structured Fees
*These are baseline Department of Home Affairs charges. Additional costs apply for medicals, police checks, and translation services.
Frequently Asked Questions
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