Subclass 407 – Training Visa
Structured Workplace Training, Professional Development, and Skill Building in Australia
The Subclass 407 visa enables individuals to undertake structured occupational training or professional development with an approved sponsor in Australia. It is designed for those seeking to enhance skills, complete regulatory or licensing requirements, or gain supervised work experience.
Key Features
Visa Validity
Generally up to 2 years (depending on the training plan and sponsor agreement).
Work Rights
Limited strictly to the approved training activity — full-time work outside training scope is generally not permitted.
Sponsorship
Sponsorship by an approved “Temporary Activities” sponsor required; employer/sponsor must provide a training plan.
Purpose and Suitability
- Occupational training required for registration or licensing (for regulated professions).
- Professional development or capacity building in areas such as healthcare, technical trades, research, or corporate upskilling.
- Short-term supervised workplace-based training placements or official training programs.
Eligibility Criteria
Sponsor Requirements
- Must hold an approved sponsor license for Temporary Activities/training sponsorship.
- Must provide a comprehensive Training Plan (e.g. Form 1402 or equivalent) detailing training content, duration, supervision, and the relevance to applicant’s career or regulatory requirements.
Applicant Requirements
- Must be 18 years or older
- Must have functional English (or meet minimum English requirement where applicable)
- Must have prior education/work credentials if relevant to training program
- Must demonstrate the training activity is genuine, relevant, structured, and temporary
- Must meet health and character requirements
Application Process
Step 1
Sponsor obtains sponsorship approval (if not already approved).
Step 2
Sponsor submits the nomination/training plan for the candidate.
Step 3
Candidate lodges visa application with required documents (training plan, identity, qualifications, health/character, English).
Step 4
Immigration assessment of training plan validity and applicant eligibility.
Step 5
Visa grant for the specified training period.
Conditions
- Training must align strictly with approved training plan.
- Work outside training is restricted or not permitted (except as allowed under conditions).
- Any change in sponsor or training program requires fresh nomination/approval.
- Overseas-trained professionals requiring supervised Australian work experience or training for licensing.
- Students needing workplace-based training as part of their curriculum.
- Professionals undergoing short-term upskilling, regulatory compliance training, or corporate training placements.
Common Questions (FAQ — 407 Visa)
Can family members be included?
Yes — spouses/partners and dependent children may be included as secondary applicants, subject to health/character checks.
Can I convert 407 to a permanent visa?
407 is strictly temporary. Conversion to a longer-term or permanent visa would require meeting the eligibility criteria of a suitable visa category (e.g. employer-sponsored, skilled, or other pathways).
Is English language test mandatory?
Functional English is mandatory; where the occupation or profession is regulated, specific English or credential standards may apply.
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