Sponsor approval first
Except for specified government bodies, a current Temporary Activities Sponsor approval is generally required first.
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SUBCLASS 407 · TRAINING VISA
Build occupational skills through a structured training program
Subclass 407 is for genuine, structured occupational training tailored to the participant. It is not an ordinary work visa and a job description cannot replace a training plan.
WHAT THIS VISA OFFERS
Up to two years for training—not an ordinary vacancy
Training must support registration, skills enhancement in an eligible occupation, or overseas capacity building. Productive work can form part of training, but learning and skill development must remain the primary purpose.
Up to 2 yearsLength follows training need
Usually age 18+No general maximum age
Functional EnglishPlus adequate health cover
01
How the application works
Approval must now happen in the correct order.
Training nomination approval
Following the 2026 reform, a non-Commonwealth sponsor generally needs a current approved 407 training nomination before a valid visa application can be lodged.
Trainee lodges the visa
The trainee shows the program fits their background, Functional English, genuine temporary stay, health, character and insurance requirements.
02
Choose the correct pathway
The program must fit one of three training purposes
Registration training
Workplace training required to obtain occupational registration, membership or licensing in Australia or the applicant’s home country.
Occupational skills enhancement
Tailored training in an occupation on the current 407 list, designed around the participant’s skill gaps and supported by recent relevant study or work.
Capacity building overseas
Includes overseas qualification placements, government-supported programs and qualifying professional development for overseas employees.
03
Detailed eligibility checks
What must the sponsor and training plan meet?
Capacity to provide training
The sponsor generally delivers the training directly and needs suitable facilities, resources, personnel and supervision.
Individually tailored plan
The plan must start from current capability and define skill gaps, objectives, stages, activities and assessment methods.
Training—not ordinary employment
Productive output cannot be the main purpose and the program cannot merely repeat work the participant already performs competently.
Supervision and records
Trainer qualifications, supervision, timetable, progress records and completion standards should be documented.
Workplace compliance
Paid components must comply with Australian workplace law; any unpaid arrangement needs a lawful basis.
Current approvals
Sponsorship and nomination settings must remain valid as required and material changes must be reported.
04
Detailed eligibility checks
What must the trainee meet?
Relevant background
Study, work history and career goals should explain why this training is needed now.
Recent experience
Occupational skills enhancement generally requires at least 12 months of relevant full-time-equivalent work or study in the 24 months before nomination.
Functional English
Functional English generally applies, with acceptable tests, passports or study evidence checked under current rules.
Genuine temporary stay
The genuine purpose must be temporary completion of the approved training, not long-term filling of an ordinary role.
Health insurance
Adequate health insurance must be maintained throughout the stay.
Health, character and visa history
Applicant and family criteria, onshore lodgement status and previous visa history must be checked.
05
Current government charges
Know which costs belong to the sponsor and which belong to the applicant.
GOVERNMENT CHARGES
Employer / sponsor
- Temporary Activities Sponsor application
- AUD 420
- 407 training nomination
- AUD 170
- SAF levy
- Not applicable
GOVERNMENT CHARGES
Visa applicant
- Main applicant
- AUD 535
- Each dependant aged 18+
- AUD 535
- Each dependant under 18
- AUD 135
- Possible onshore subsequent temporary charge
- AUD 700
Insurance, health, police, English and professional training-plan costs are additional. The March 2026 validity changes generally require sponsorship and nomination approval before visa lodgement. Amounts checked 1 August 2026; charges at lodgement prevail.
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How the case moves forward
Resolve eligibility and evidence before major costs are committed.
01Confirm training purpose and skill gaps
02Review sponsor and delivery capacity
03Design the individual training plan
04Obtain sponsorship and nomination approval first
05Lodge the 407 visa and family applications
06Deliver, supervise and record the approved training
OCCUPATION AND NEXT STEP
Check 407 training occupationsSubclass 407 is not a low-cost work visa
If the business needs a worker to fill an ongoing vacancy, compare 482, 494 or another sponsored route instead of relabelling work as training.
407 CASE REVIEW
Discuss my 407 caseConfirm every 407 stage before committing the application.
XIVisa can review the sponsor, position, pathway and applicant evidence as one complete case.