The Australia Training visa subclass 407 is a temporary visa for foreign nationals who wish to undertake workplace-based training or a professional development program in Australia.
This visa is not a general work visa and should not be used as a substitute for skilled work visas or employer-sponsored work visas. Its primary purpose is to help applicants improve their skills, develop professional capacity or meet training requirements related to a specific occupation, profession or structured professional development program.
According to the Australian Department of Home Affairs, the Training visa subclass 407 may allow the holder to stay in Australia for up to 2 years, depending on the training program, nomination, applicant’s circumstances and the decision of the Department.
What is the Australia Training visa subclass 407?
The Australia Training visa subclass 407 is a temporary training visa that allows a foreign national to come to Australia to participate in a structured training program. The training may take place in a workplace or as part of a professional development program sponsored by an approved Australian organization or business.
The subclass 407 visa may be suitable for applicants who need to:
- Undertake workplace-based training to meet occupational registration, licensing or professional membership requirements;
- Improve skills in their current occupation;
- Participate in a structured professional development program;
- Gain practical training experience in Australia for an approved purpose.
A subclass 407 visa holder may stay in Australia for the period granted and participate in the nominated training program. However, the applicant must comply with the approved purpose of the visa and must not use the subclass 407 visa as a pathway for unrestricted employment or work outside the approved training arrangement.
Is the subclass 407 visa a permanent residence visa?
No. The subclass 407 visa is not a permanent residence visa.
It is a temporary visa for training purposes. Holding a subclass 407 visa does not automatically lead to Australian permanent residence. After completing the training program, the applicant may consider other visa options if they meet the relevant criteria at the time of application, such as skilled visas, employer-sponsored visas or other suitable visa pathways.
Therefore, the primary purpose of a subclass 407 application should be training, skills enhancement or professional development. It should not be treated as a shortcut to permanent residence in Australia.
Key features of the subclass 407 visa
The subclass 407 visa has the following key features:
- It is a temporary visa for training purposes;
- The stay period may be up to 2 years;
- The applicant must have an approved sponsor in Australia;
- From 11 March 2026, the sponsor and training nomination must be approved before the visa applicant lodges the visa application;
- The training program must be structured, genuine and suitable for the applicant;
- The applicant must meet health, character, health insurance, financial and temporary stay requirements;
- The subclass 407 visa is not an independent work visa and does not replace the subclass 482 visa or other skilled work visa categories.
Types of occupational training under the subclass 407 visa
According to the Australian Department of Home Affairs, the subclass 407 visa covers three main types of occupational training.
Workplace-based training for occupational registration
This type of training is for applicants who need workplace-based training in Australia to meet occupational registration, licensing or professional membership requirements in Australia or in their home country.
For example, certain occupations may require practical training before the applicant can obtain registration or meet specific professional requirements.
Workplace-based training to enhance skills in an eligible occupation
This type of training is for applicants nominated to undertake workplace-based training to improve their skills in their current occupation.
The training should generally be directly related to the applicant’s occupation, and the applicant should have relevant experience or background in the nominated field. The training program must have clear objectives, structure and relevance to the applicant’s skill development needs.
Professional development training
This type is for applicants participating in a structured professional development program in Australia. Depending on the case, the program may relate to professional training, government-supported training or professional development for skilled personnel.
Each training type has different nomination and supporting document requirements. The applicant and sponsor should identify the correct training type before preparing the application.
Who may be suitable for the subclass 407 visa?
The subclass 407 visa may be suitable for:
- Workers who need to improve skills in their current occupation;
- Applicants who need training to meet registration, licensing or professional requirements;
- Individuals nominated by an Australian business, organization or agency for a structured training program;
- Participants in a professional development program;
- Applicants with education, experience or professional background relevant to the proposed training in Australia.
The subclass 407 visa is not suitable for applicants whose main purpose is to look for work in Australia, work long-term for an Australian employer or use the training program as a substitute for employment. If the primary goal is employment in Australia, another visa category may be more appropriate.
Requirements for the subclass 407 visa
To be considered for a subclass 407 visa, the application generally needs to meet the following requirements:
- The applicant has an approved sponsor in Australia that is a Temporary Activities Sponsor;
- The training nomination has been approved before the visa application is lodged, unless an exemption applies;
- The training program is appropriate, structured and relevant to the visa purpose;
- The applicant has skills, experience or background relevant to the training program;
- The applicant meets health requirements;
- The applicant meets character requirements;
- The applicant has adequate health insurance for the stay in Australia;
- The applicant has sufficient financial capacity for the stay in Australia;
- The applicant has a genuine temporary stay purpose consistent with the visa subclass;
- The applicant has no outstanding debt to the Australian Government, where relevant;
- The applicant agrees to comply with visa conditions and participate only in the approved training program.
Specific requirements may vary depending on the case, training type, sponsor and Department of Home Affairs requirements at the time of application.
Important update from 11 March 2026
From 11 March 2026, the subclass 407 visa application process changed significantly.
Applicants can no longer lodge a subclass 407 visa application while the sponsorship or training nomination application is still pending. To lodge a valid subclass 407 visa application, the following must be in place:
- The Australian organization must already be approved as a Temporary Activities Sponsor;
- The training nomination for the applicant must already be approved;
- The applicant must meet all other visa application requirements.
If a visa application is lodged before the sponsorship and nomination are approved, the application may be considered invalid. This is particularly important for applicants already in Australia, because a bridging visa may only be considered after a valid visa application has been lodged.
Applicants and sponsors should therefore plan the application timeline carefully and avoid allowing the applicant’s current visa to expire while sponsorship or nomination approval is still pending.
Benefits of holding a subclass 407 visa
Depending on the visa conditions granted, a subclass 407 visa holder may be able to:
- Stay in Australia for the granted visa period, up to 2 years;
- Participate in the nominated and approved training program;
- Work within the scope of the approved training arrangement;
- Study in Australia if consistent with visa conditions;
- Travel in and out of Australia multiple times while the visa remains valid;
- Include eligible family members in the application, where requirements are met.
Visa holders should carefully review their visa conditions after grant to understand the permitted scope of work, study, travel and obligations in Australia.
Obligations of subclass 407 visa holders
After the subclass 407 visa is granted, the visa holder must comply with relevant obligations, including:
- Participating only in the approved training program;
- Not working outside the permitted scope or purpose of the training;
- Maintaining adequate health insurance during the stay in Australia;
- Complying with Australian laws;
- Maintaining lawful visa status;
- Updating information where required;
- Complying with visa conditions relating to stay, study, work and travel;
- Leaving Australia or applying for another suitable visa before expiry, where continued stay is intended.
Failure to comply with visa conditions may affect the applicant’s current status and future Australian visa applications.
Required documents for the subclass 407 visa
The document checklist for a subclass 407 visa may vary depending on the training type, applicant’s circumstances, sponsor and Department of Home Affairs requirements. In general, the application may include the following groups of documents.
Identity documents of the applicant
- Valid passport;
- Birth certificate;
- National identity card or equivalent identity document;
- Marital status document, if applicable;
- Photo, if required;
- Evidence of name change, if applicable.
Sponsorship and nomination documents
- Details of the Australian sponsor;
- Temporary Activities Sponsor approval;
- Approved training nomination;
- Detailed training plan;
- Description of the training position;
- Objectives, duration, structure and training content;
- Documents showing that the training program is suitable for the applicant.
Education, experience and professional documents
- Qualifications, certificates or training records;
- Employment references or work experience confirmation;
- Employment contract or employment confirmation;
- Resume or CV;
- Professional certificates, licences or registration documents, if applicable;
- Documents showing the relevance between the applicant’s background and the proposed training.
Financial, health and insurance documents
- Evidence of financial capacity;
- Adequate health insurance;
- Health examination documents, if requested;
- Police clearance or character documents, if requested;
- Other documents as required by the Department of Home Affairs.
Documents for accompanying family members
If family members are included in the application, additional documents may be required, such as:
- Passport of each family member;
- Marriage certificate;
- Birth certificate of children;
- Documents proving family relationship;
- Financial and health insurance documents for accompanying family members;
- Health and character documents, where required.
Documents that are not in English generally need to be translated into English in accordance with the Department’s requirements.
Application process for the subclass 407 visa
After the update from 11 March 2026, the subclass 407 application must follow the correct sequence. The basic process includes the following steps.
Step 1: Check eligibility and identify the suitable training program
The applicant and sponsor should determine the training purpose, training type, relevant occupation and whether the applicant can meet the subclass 407 requirements.
Step 2: The Australian organization obtains Temporary Activities Sponsor approval
Before nominating the applicant, the Australian organization must be approved as a Temporary Activities Sponsor if it does not already hold the appropriate sponsorship status.
Step 3: The sponsor lodges the training nomination
After sponsorship approval is in place, the sponsor lodges the training nomination for the applicant. The nomination should clearly set out the training content, objectives, duration, structure and suitability of the program.
Step 4: The applicant prepares and lodges the subclass 407 visa application
Only after the sponsorship and nomination are approved can the applicant lodge the subclass 407 visa application through ImmiAccount. The application should include identity, education, experience, financial, insurance and supporting documents.
Step 5: Monitor the application and respond to requests
The Department of Home Affairs may request additional information, health examinations, character documents or further evidence. The applicant should regularly monitor email and ImmiAccount messages and respond in a timely manner.
Step 6: Receive the visa outcome
If the application is approved, the applicant will receive the visa grant notice in writing. After grant, the applicant should carefully check the visa validity, conditions and obligations during the stay in Australia.
Subclass 407 visa cost
According to current information from the Australian Department of Home Affairs, the subclass 407 visa application charge starts from AUD 430 for the main applicant. The fee may vary depending on the time of application, number of accompanying applicants and other applicable charges.
In addition to the visa application charge payable to the Department, the applicant and sponsor may incur other costs, including:
- Sponsorship application fees;
- Nomination application fees;
- Translation costs;
- Notarization or certification costs;
- Health examination costs;
- Police clearance costs;
- Health insurance costs;
- Professional consulting fees if a service provider is engaged.
Applicants should check the official fee schedule at the time of application for the most accurate information.
Processing time for the subclass 407 visa
Processing time for the subclass 407 visa is not fixed and may vary depending on the period, application volume, completeness of documents, supplementation requests and complexity of the training arrangement.
The Australian Department of Home Affairs provides a global visa processing times tool for reference. The timeframe shown in the tool is indicative only, based on recently decided applications, and does not guarantee that every application will be decided within the same timeframe.
The actual service timeline may differ from the Department’s processing time because it also includes consultation, eligibility review, document checking, preparation, translation, submission, result monitoring and handling of any further requests.
Common issues in subclass 407 visa applications
A subclass 407 visa application may face difficulties if:
- The training program does not clearly show objectives and structure;
- The training content is not aligned with the applicant’s education or work experience;
- The sponsor has not obtained the correct approval;
- The training nomination has not been approved before the visa application is lodged;
- The application does not demonstrate a genuine training purpose;
- The subclass 407 visa is being used as a work arrangement rather than a training pathway;
- Financial, insurance, health or character documents are incomplete;
- Non-English documents are not translated properly;
- ImmiAccount or email messages are not monitored, causing delays in responding to requests.
Reviewing the application before lodgement helps reduce the risk of an incomplete, inconsistent or purpose-inappropriate application.
Can the subclass 407 visa replace the subclass 482 visa?
No. The subclass 407 visa cannot replace the subclass 482 visa.
The subclass 407 visa is a training visa for applicants who need to participate in a structured training program in Australia. The subclass 482 visa is a temporary skilled work visa for skilled workers sponsored by an employer to work in a nominated position.
These two visas have different purposes, requirements, sponsor obligations and work rights. If the applicant’s primary purpose is to work for an Australian employer, a suitable work visa should be considered instead of the subclass 407 visa.
Nhi Gia’s consulting service for Australia subclass 407 visa
The subclass 407 visa has strict requirements regarding training purpose, approved sponsorship, training nomination and documents proving the applicant’s suitability. In particular, from 11 March 2026, a subclass 407 visa application can only be validly lodged after sponsorship and training nomination approvals are in place.
With experience in Australian visa and international mobility documentation, Nhi Gia assists clients in reviewing eligibility, preparing documents and identifying suitable options based on each specific case.
Nhi Gia supports clients with:
- Advising on subclass 407 visa requirements;
- Identifying the suitable training type for the applicant;
- Reviewing sponsorship, nomination and training program documents;
- Guiding preparation of identity, education, experience and professional documents;
- Advising on financial, insurance, health and character documents;
- Supporting translation, certification and document organization;
- Monitoring the application and advising on next steps if further information is requested;
- Advising on other suitable Australian visa options if subclass 407 is not the appropriate pathway.
Nhi Gia does not replace the decision-making authority of the Australian Government and does not guarantee visa approval. The actual service timeline will be advised after reviewing the applicant’s documents, training program, sponsor and specific case requirements.
For consultation on the Australia Training visa subclass 407 or other Australian visa categories, please contact Nhi Gia for detailed support.
