The Subclass 407 Training Visa is a temporary visa that allows people to come to Australia to participate in workplace-based occupational training or professional development programs.
The 407 Training Visa is designed for applicants seeking to improve their skills in a specific occupation, field of tertiary study, or area of expertise, and provides a focused and practical pathway to professional development through hands-on training opportunities within Australian workplaces
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The Training Visa (Subclass 407) is a temporary visa that allows skilled workers, graduates, and students to undertake workplace-based occupational training in Australia. It is designed for individuals who want to improve their skills in their current occupation, area of tertiary study, or professional field through structured training programs with an approved Australian organisation. The visa allows holders to live, work, and participate in training activities in Australia for up to 2 years.
The Subclass 407 visa also allows eligible family members to be included in the application or join later as subsequent entrants. While the visa is not a direct pathway to permanent residency and cannot be extended, it can help applicants gain valuable Australian workplace exposure and professional experience that may support future visa opportunities in Australia.
Complete occupational training required for professional or trade registration in Australia
Improve and enhance your skills in an eligible occupation under an approved sponsor
Access professional development, overseas qualifications and government-supported capacity building programs
Include partners and dependent children in your Training visa application
Secure structured occupational training backed by an approved temporary activities sponsor
Travel in and out of Australia for the duration of your visa stay
| Feature | Occupational Training Required for Registration | Occupational Training to Improve Skills in an Eligible Occupation | Occupational Training for Capacity Building Overseas |
|---|---|---|---|
| Purpose | Obtain registration, licence, or membership in a profession or trade. | Develop or enhance existing skills in an eligible occupation. | Build professional capacity for use in the applicant’s home country. |
| Who is it for | Individuals who need mandatory training to meet registration or licensing requirements. | Applicants looking to upskill in a recognised occupation through structured workplace training. | Applicants seeking overseas qualifications, government-supported training, or professional development. |
| Training Type | Mandatory or regulatory occupational training. | Workplace-based or structured occupational skills training. | Overseas qualification program, government-supported training, or professional development program. |
| Outcome | Professional or trade registration in Australia. | Improved skills, competency, and workplace exposure in an eligible occupation. | Enhanced professional capacity and qualifications transferable overseas. |
| Sponsor Requirement | Approved Temporary Activities Sponsor required. | Approved Temporary Activities Sponsor required. | Approved Temporary Activities Sponsor or Australian Commonwealth Government agency required. |
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Navigating the SC407 process can be complex, but the right guidance makes it simple.
Skilled workers, students, or professionals who want to undertake workplace-based occupational training in Australia, sponsored by an approved temporary activities sponsor, and meet health and character requirements.
You need an approved sponsor who submits a nomination on your behalf. Once the nomination is approved, you can lodge your visa application through ImmiAccount from inside or outside Australia.
Training to gain registration in an occupation, training to improve skills in an eligible occupation, and capacity building training including overseas qualifications, government-supported programs, or professional development programs.
The 407 visa is not for ongoing work. Any work performed must be directly part of the approved structured training program only.
No, the 407 visa does not directly lead to permanent residency. However, you may explore other visa pathways after completing your training.
There is no mandatory IELTS requirement, but sponsors or nomination requirements may request proof of English proficiency depending on the training type.
The visa starts from AUD 430 for the main applicant, with additional charges for family members, health checks, police certificates, and biometrics.
Yes, sponsorship is mandatory. Your sponsor must be approved as a temporary activities sponsor and must submit a nomination before you can apply, unless your sponsor is an Australian Commonwealth Government Agency.
You can stay in Australia for up to 2 years. The visa cannot be extended, but you may apply for another visa.
You may explore other suitable Australian visa options, address the reasons for refusal, and reapply if eligible. Consult a registered migration agent like Immigration Hotspot for expert guidance and support throughout your visa journey.
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