Visa for Training (Subclass 407)

The Training Visa (Subclass 407) allows individuals to travel to Australia for structured workplace based training or professional development.
This visa is designed to help applicants improve skills, gain registration, or enhance expertise in their current occupation.

This visa does not lead to permanent residency and is strictly limited to approved training activities.

What This Visa Allows

With a Subclass 407 visa, you may:

• Undertake structured occupational training in Australia

• Participate in professional development programs

• Complete training required for registration, licensing, or skills enhancement

• Bring eligible family members

• Stay in Australia for up to 2 years, depending on the approved training plan

You must remain medically insured for the entire stay.

Who This Visa Is For

This visa is suitable for:

• Professionals needing training to meet Australian registration or licensing requirements

• Employees nominated by overseas or Australian organisations for skills development

• Government supported trainees

• Professionals undertaking workplace based learning rather than classroom study

It is not a general work visa.

Common Visa Requirements

All applicants must:

• Be 18 years or older

• Have functional English

• Hold adequate health insurance

• Meet health and character requirements

• Demonstrate a genuine intention to stay temporarily

• Be sponsored by an approved Temporary Activities sponsor

Training Streams Under Subclass 407

Occupational Training

Training required to:

• Obtain registration or licensing

• Improve skills in an eligible occupation

• Meet overseas employer requirements

Training must:

• Be closely related to your current occupation

• Include recent relevant experience

• Occur primarily in the workplace

Professional Development

For professionals employed overseas who require structured training to enhance skills applicable to their role.

This stream is usually shorter and classroom based.

Sponsorship Requirement

You must be nominated by an approved sponsor.
Sponsors cannot be individuals or sole traders.

Your sponsor is responsible for:

• Nominating the training program

• Ensuring training conditions are met

• Supporting compliance during your stay

Work Conditions

• You may only work in activities directly related to the approved training

• Condition 8102 applies

• Secondary applicants may work up to 40 hours per fortnight

Any work outside approved training is a visa breach.

Visa Duration

The visa is granted for 6 months up to 2 years, depending on:

• Training type

• Training objectives

• Sponsor justification

The length is decided by the Department, not the applicant.

Processing Time

Typical processing times range from:

• 7 days to 4 months

Bridging visas may be available if applying onshore and eligible.

Important Notes

• This visa cannot be used for paid employment

• It does not provide a PR pathway

• Training must be genuine, structured, and documented

• Non compliance leads to cancellation

How Visa Aid Can Help

Visa Aid assists with:

• Assessing eligibility for Subclass 407

• Sponsor approval and nomination

• Training plan preparation

• Compliance risk reduction

• Onshore and offshore applications

If the Training Visa is not suitable, we will advise a better alternative.