Training Visa (subclass 407)

The Training Visa (subclass 407) is a temporary visa for people who want to come to Australia to undertake structured workplace training or professional development linked to their occupation, registration needs, or career growth. It is ideal for professionals, skilled workers, and trainees who want real, hands-on Australian experience without committing to a long-term work visa.

Specialist Training Visa Expertise

Focused knowledge of Subclass 407 and employer-sponsored training pathways.

Compliant Program Design

Training plans structured to meet Home Affairs requirements and avoid refusal risks.

End-to-End Support

From eligibility checks to lodgement, we manage the process start to finish.

Employer & Applicant Alignment

Clear coordination between sponsors and applicants for smooth approvals.

What the Training Visa 407 Offers

The Training Visa lets you participate in work-based training programs approved by an Australian sponsor, usually for 6 months up to 2 years depending on the training plan. The focus is on improving your skills, meeting licensing requirements, or building capacity for your role back home or with your employer.

Attend occupational training required for registration or licensing in Australia or your home country (for example, health, trades, or regulated professions).
Enhance skills in your current occupation through structured, on-the-job training, usually with at least 70% workplace component.
Join professional development programs mainly classroom-based, designed for managers and professionals employed overseas.

Main Streams and Purposes

The 407 visa is flexible and covers several training purposes, but all under the same visa subclass. For each case, your Australian sponsor must design and nominate a suitable training program.

Occupational Training for Registration – Training you must complete to obtain or maintain professional registration, membership, or a licence.
Occupational Training to Enhance Skills – For people with recent experience or study in an occupation listed for the 407 visa, who need advanced, structured training.
Professional Development Training – For overseas employers sending managers and professionals to Australia for high-level skill development.

Key Features, Work Rights, and Family

The Training Visa is designed for training, not general employment, so your work must relate directly to the approved program. However, it still gives valuable access to Australian workplaces and lifestyle.

You can live in Australia for up to 2 years (sometimes slightly less or more, depending on the approved training length).
You may work only in relation to your training; condition 8102 prohibits unrelated work.
Eligible family members (partner and dependent children) can be included; they generally can work up to 40 hours per fortnight while in Australia.

Eligibility and Sponsorship

To apply, you need both personal eligibility and a committed Australian sponsor who can provide genuine structured training. A poorly prepared nomination or training plan is one of the most common reasons for refusal.

Be at least 18 years old, with functional English and appropriate qualifications/experience for the proposed training.
Have an approved sponsor (not an individual or sole trader) who nominates you and outlines a detailed training plan.
Show you genuinely intend to stay temporarily for training, and meet health, character, and private health insurance requirements.
Provide evidence that your skills and background align with the occupation and training objectives

How We Can Help

The Subclass 407 Training Visa may appear straightforward, but it is highly technical and documentation-intensive. The training plan, nomination details, and supporting evidence must clearly demonstrate that the program is genuine, structured, and compliant with immigration requirements. We help both employers and applicants get it right the first time.

Training Program Design Support

We work closely with sponsors to structure compliant training plans, timelines, and duties that meet Department of Home Affairs expectations- avoiding the risk of the role being viewed as disguised employment.

End-to-End Application Preparation

We assist with sponsorship and nomination requirements, personal documentation, GTE-style explanations, and evidence of prior experience and genuine training need—ensuring a complete, decision-ready application.

Strategic Career & Migration Planning

We position your 407 training as part of a broader career or migration pathway, with forward planning toward potential employer-sponsored options such as the Subclass 482, where appropriate.