Training Visa (Subclass 407)

Types of Training Permitted Under Subclass 407

Applicants may participate in one of the following approved training types, sponsored by an Australian organisation approved by the Department of Home Affairs.

1. Occupational Training for Registration or Licensing

This stream is for applicants who need to complete mandatory workplace-based training to obtain:

• Registration
• Membership
• Licensing

This may be required to:

• Practice an occupation in Australia, or
• Meet professional requirements in the applicant’s home country

2. Structured Workplace-Based Training to Improve Skills

This stream applies to applicants who:

• Are nominated by an approved Temporary Activities Sponsor
• Have recent experience or qualifications in the nominated occupation
• Require structured training to enhance skills relevant to their role

The training must:

• Be occupation-specific
• Follow a clearly documented training plan
• Be supervised and time-limited

Note: There is no requirement for the occupation to appear on any skilled occupation list.

3. Professional Development Training

This category is for overseas professionals and employees undertaking tailored training programs that support organisational or career development.

It includes:

a) Training Linked to an Overseas Qualification 

For applicants who:

• Are enrolled in or have completed a foreign qualification
• Require practical training, observation, or research
• Need workplace exposure to complete their qualification requirements

b) Government-Supported Training 

For applicants supported by:

• A government agency (Australian or overseas)
• An international organisation

Training must align with government-endorsed objectives.

c) Professional Development Programs 

For employees of overseas organisations who are:

• Undertaking customised professional development
• Participating in structured training programs designed to enhance skills, leadership, or industry expertise

Important Notes

• SOL, STSOL, MLTSSL, or CSOL do NOT apply to Subclass 407
• Eligibility depends on:
  • The training purpose
  • A genuine training plan
  • An approved sponsor
• Training must be structured, supervised, and time-bound
• This visa is not a direct PR pathway

Benefits of the Training Visa (Subclass 407)

The Training visa (Subclass 407) allows you to:

• Apply from inside or outside Australia
• Stay in Australia temporarily to complete an approved occupational training or professional development program
• Hold the visa for up to the duration approved for your training (generally up to 2 years)
• Travel to and from Australia multiple times while the visa is valid
• Bring eligible family members to accompany you during your stay

Eligibility Criteria

For Applicants, Sponsors & Nominators (Updated – December 2025) 

Applicant Requirements 

To be eligible for the Subclass 407 visa, applicants must:

• Be at least 18 years of age (unless an exemption applies)
• Be sponsored by an approved Temporary Activities Sponsor
• Be nominated for an approved training program (if the sponsor is not a Commonwealth agency)
• Have a genuine intention to stay temporarily in Australia
• Have sufficient English ability to:
  • Participate effectively in training
  • Meet occupational health and safety requirements
• Meet health and character requirements
• Have adequate financial capacity
• Hold appropriate health insurance for themselves and accompanying family members
• Undertake only the training activity specified in the approved nomination
• Comply with all visa conditions

Sponsor & Nomination Requirements 

• The sponsor must be an approved Temporary Activities Sponsor
• The training must:
  • Be structured
  • Be supervised
  • Clearly outline objectives, tasks, and duration
• The nomination must align with one of the approved Subclass 407 training purposes
• The sponsor must demonstrate that the training is genuine and beneficial, not regular employment

Eligible Family Members to Include in the Visa Application

You may include the following eligible family members in your Subclass 407 visa application:

• Partner or spouse, including:
  • Married partners
  • De facto partners (including same-sex partners)
• Dependent children, including:
  • Your children
  • Your partner’s children
  • Stepchildren

Dependency is assessed based on age, financial reliance, and circumstances, in line with Australian migration law.

Applicants must provide:

• Evidence of the claimed family relationship
• Written confirmation that the sponsor agrees to support accompanying family members

Financial Requirements

Applicants must demonstrate sufficient financial capacity to support:

for the entire duration of stay in Australia.

Evidence may include:

• Personal savings
• Income support
• Sponsor support arrangements

Health & Character Requirements

All applicants and accompanying family members must meet Australia’s health and character requirements.

Health 

• Medical examinations must be completed when requested by the Department of Home Affairs
• Health results are generally valid for 12 months

Character 

Applicants aged 16 years or older must provide:

• Police clearance certificates from every country lived in for 12 months or more in the last 10 years

Health Insurance (Very Important)

Subclass 407 visa holders are NOT automatically eligible for Medicare.

Applicants must:

• Hold adequate Overseas Visitor Health Cover (OVHC) for themselves and accompanying family members
• Maintain health insurance for the full duration of their stay

Only limited exceptions apply where a reciprocal health care agreement exists.

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Debts to the Australian Government

Before visa grant, applicants must:

• Declare any outstanding debts to the Australian Government
• Either repay the debt or have an approved repayment arrangement

Unresolved debts may result in visa refusal.