Occupational Training Visa — Structured Workplace Training in Australia
Subclass 407 Visa – Training Visa Australia
Come to Australia to Train, Develop Skills, and Build Professional Capability — The Visa Designed for Occupational Trainees
Not every reason to come to Australia is about permanent work or full-time study. Sometimes a professional needs to complete a structured workplace training program. Sometimes an overseas employee needs to develop skills that are only available in an Australian setting. Sometimes a government or industry body has a formal training arrangement that brings people to Australia specifically to build capability and take it back home.
The Subclass 407 Training Visa exists for exactly these situations. It is a temporary visa that allows people to come to Australia to participate in occupational training activities — structured, supervised, workplace-based training that builds genuine professional skills.
It is not a backdoor work visa. The Department of Home Affairs looks very carefully at Subclass 407 applications to make sure the training is genuine, structured, and genuinely necessary for the applicant's professional development. At Migration Republic, our MARA-registered migration agents understand the Subclass 407 in detail and help sponsors and applicants get this right from the start.
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Primary applicant 2026
Occupational, Registration, Government
Subject to training duration
Visa Overview
What is the Subclass 407 Training Visa?
The Subclass 407 Training Visa is a temporary visa that allows people to come to Australia to participate in occupational training. It replaced the former Subclass 402 Training and Research Visa in 2016 and is now the primary visa for workplace-based training arrangements in Australia.
The visa is employer-sponsored — meaning an approved Australian business or organisation must sponsor the applicant and provide or arrange the training. The training must be structured, supervised, and genuinely aimed at developing the applicant's occupational skills. It cannot simply be regular employment dressed up as training.
The Subclass 407 is granted for up to two years, depending on the nature and duration of the training program. It is a temporary visa — there is no expectation of permanence, and applicants must demonstrate that the training serves a genuine purpose tied to their professional development.
Key Features of the Subclass 407 Visa
- Temporary visa for structured, supervised occupational training in Australia
- Employer-sponsored — requires an approved sponsoring business or organisation
- Training must be genuine, structured, and formally documented in a training plan
- Stay period of up to two years depending on the training program
- Work rights exist but only within the scope of the approved training
- Available for three training categories — workplace-based, professional registration, and government-endorsed programs
- No direct pathway to permanent residency
- Replaced the former Subclass 402 Training and Research Visa in 2016
- Trainees must be paid at market salary rates — remuneration requirements apply
- Secondary applicants — spouse, partner, and dependent children — can generally accompany the primary holder
Training Categories
Who Can Apply — The Three Training Categories
The Subclass 407 is available to applicants across three distinct training categories. Your eligibility depends on which category your training falls into.
Occupational Training to Enhance Skills
The most common category. For people who need to undertake structured workplace training in Australia to develop skills in their nominated occupation. The training must be something the applicant genuinely needs and cannot reasonably access in their home country at the required level.
Training for Registration or Licensing
Covers applicants who need to complete a period of workplace-based training in Australia as a formal requirement for professional registration, licensing, or membership of a professional body — for example, an overseas-trained professional meeting Australian registration requirements.
Government-Endorsed Training Program
For applicants participating in a training program formally endorsed by an Australian or foreign government. The program must be genuinely government-endorsed and clearly defined, often aligned with bilateral or multilateral government agreements.
Visa Benefits
Key Benefits of the Subclass 407 Visa
Access to World-Class Australian Workplaces
For many applicants, the Subclass 407 provides access to Australian working environments, professional practices, and industry standards that are genuinely difficult to replicate elsewhere. This is particularly valuable in sectors like healthcare, engineering, finance, and professional services where Australian practice may differ from or lead the applicant's home country.
Skills Development With Professional Purpose
The Subclass 407 is built around genuine professional development. Applicants leave Australia with real, documented, workplace-validated skills — not just a certificate. For professionals pursuing registration, licensing, or career advancement, this is a meaningful and often essential step.
Sponsor Support and Structure
Because the Subclass 407 requires a sponsoring organisation, trainees operate within a structured environment. The sponsor is responsible for providing the training, supervising the trainee, and meeting their obligations under the sponsorship framework. This gives trainees a clear support structure during their time in Australia.
Flexibility Across Industries and Occupations
The Subclass 407 is available across a broad range of occupations and industries. It is not restricted to specific sectors — any occupation where genuine structured training can be demonstrated and a willing approved sponsor exists may be eligible.
Family Inclusion
Secondary applicants — your spouse or de facto partner and dependent children — can generally accompany you to Australia as part of your Subclass 407 application. Your partner may be entitled to work in Australia, and dependent children can study at Australian schools.
Government Program Pathway
For applicants participating in formally endorsed government training programs, the Subclass 407 provides a clear and recognised pathway into Australia that aligns with bilateral and multilateral agreements between governments.
Eligibility Requirements
Understanding the Subclass 407 Requirements in Detail
The Subclass 407 has requirements that apply both to the sponsoring organisation and to the individual applicant. Understanding both sides of the equation is essential — a strong applicant with a weak sponsor, or a strong sponsor with a poorly documented training plan, can both lead to problems.
Sponsorship Requirements
The sponsoring organisation must be an approved Subclass 407 sponsor. Approval is granted by the Department of Home Affairs and requires the organisation to demonstrate that it is a lawfully operating business in Australia, that it has a genuine need to sponsor a trainee, and that it can provide or arrange the structured training described in the training plan.
Sponsors take on legal obligations when they approve a Subclass 407 nomination. These include ensuring the training is provided as agreed, cooperating with Department inspections, and meeting certain record-keeping requirements. Organisations that are not already approved sponsors need to apply for approval before they can nominate a trainee.
Applicant Eligibility Requirements
- Relevant skills, qualifications, or work experience in the nominated occupation — the training is meant to develop existing professional capability
- Satisfy health requirements — medical examination with an approved panel physician where required
- Satisfy character requirements — police clearance certificates for all relevant countries
- Genuine temporary entrant — genuinely intending to complete the training and depart, with strong ties to the home country
Nomination Requirements
Once sponsor approval is in place, the sponsor must nominate the specific trainee and the specific training program. The nomination must include a detailed training plan that sets out the structured nature of the training — what will be taught, how it will be supervised, how long each component will take, and what occupational skills will be developed.
The training plan is one of the most scrutinised parts of the Subclass 407 process. A vague or generic training plan that reads like a job description rather than a genuine training curriculum will not satisfy the Department. The plan needs to be genuinely structured, clearly supervised, and clearly different from simply employing someone to do a job.
Remuneration Requirements
Subclass 407 trainees must be paid at least the market salary rate for the training activities they are undertaking. This is an important protection against the visa being used to bring in underpaid workers under the cover of training. The sponsor must demonstrate that the remuneration offered is consistent with what an Australian in an equivalent role would receive.
The Training Plan — The Most Scrutinised Part of the Application
The training plan is the centrepiece of the Subclass 407 nomination. A good training plan is structured, detailed, and genuinely occupational in focus — it sets out what will be taught, how each component will be supervised, how long each stage will take, and what specific skills the trainee will develop. It must read like a genuine professional development curriculum, not a job description. The Department rejects training plans that appear to be a cover for regular employment. Our team works directly with sponsoring organisations to develop training plans that meet the Department's expectations from the outset.
Document Checklist
What Documents Do You Need for the Subclass 407?
Documentation for the Subclass 407 needs to cover both the sponsor's nomination and the individual applicant's circumstances. Missing or weak documentation on either side creates problems.
For the Sponsoring Organisation
- Evidence of business registration and lawful operation in Australia — ABN, ASIC registration, business financials
- Details of the training premises and training environment
- Detailed training plan covering all components of the proposed training program — structured, supervised, and clearly occupational in nature
- Evidence of the organisation's capacity to provide the training described
- Evidence of remuneration to be paid to the trainee consistent with market salary rates
- Any relevant industry accreditation, licensing, or professional body membership relevant to the training
For the Individual Applicant
- Valid passport and identity documents
- Academic qualifications and transcripts relevant to the nominated occupation
- Employment history and professional experience evidence — employment letters, reference letters, payslips, or contracts
- Evidence of any professional registrations, licences, or memberships relevant to the training category
- Personal statement explaining why the training is needed, why Australia is appropriate, and what the applicant intends to do after completing the training
- Health examination results from an approved panel physician where required
- Police clearance certificates for all relevant countries
- Evidence of ties to home country — employment, family, property, or other obligations demonstrating genuine intention to return
For Secondary Applicants
- Passport and identity documents for spouse or de facto partner and dependent children
- Relationship evidence — marriage certificate or de facto relationship evidence
- Birth certificates for dependent children
- Health and character documents for all secondary applicants
Visa Fees and Costs
Subclass 407 Visa Cost Australia
The Subclass 407 visa application charge is set by the Department of Home Affairs. As of 2026, the base visa application charge for the primary applicant is AUD 310. Secondary applicants aged 18 or over pay an additional AUD 310 each, and secondary applicants under 18 pay AUD 80 each.
| Fee Item | Amount (AUD) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Primary applicant visa charge | $310 | Base fee as of 2026 |
| Secondary applicant aged 18+ | $310 each | Per secondary applicant |
| Secondary applicant under 18 | $80 each | Per dependent child |
| Sponsorship application fee | $420 | Standard business sponsor approval |
| Nomination application fee | $330 | Per nomination lodged |
| Health examination | $300–$450 | Approx. depending on physician and tests required |
| Police clearances | $50–$150 per country | Varies by country of clearance |
| Migration agent professional fees | Variable | Covering sponsorship and visa application stages |
Processing Times
Subclass 407 Visa Processing Time Australia
Processing times for the Subclass 407 vary depending on the completeness of both the sponsorship and visa applications, the Department's current workload, and individual applicant circumstances. As a general guide based on Department data in 2026:
Processing Benchmarks
- 75% of applications are processed within 3 to 6 weeks once the sponsorship and nomination are in place
- 90% of applications are processed within 8 to 12 weeks
- The overall timeline includes three sequential stages: sponsor approval, nomination, and the visa application itself
Factors That Affect Processing
- Whether the sponsor is already approved or requires new approval
- Completeness and quality of the training plan submitted with the nomination
- Completeness of the individual applicant's documentation
- Health examination and police clearance status at time of lodgement
- Country of passport and associated processing considerations
How We Help
Our Visa Process
Sponsor Assessment and Approval
For organisations that are not already approved Subclass 407 sponsors, we begin with the sponsorship application. We work with the organisation to understand its operations, confirm its eligibility, and prepare a complete and accurate sponsorship application. Getting the sponsorship right sets the foundation for everything that follows.
Training Plan Development
The training plan is the centrepiece of the nomination. We work with the sponsoring organisation to develop a training plan that is genuinely structured, clearly supervised, and clearly oriented around occupational skill development rather than general employment. A well-prepared training plan significantly reduces the risk of nomination refusal and Department queries.
Nomination Preparation and Lodgement
Once the training plan is finalised and the sponsor approval is in place, we prepare and lodge the nomination with the Department of Home Affairs. We manage the technical requirements of the nomination process and ensure remuneration evidence and all supporting materials are properly included.
Applicant Eligibility Assessment and Document Preparation
In parallel with the nomination process, we assess the individual applicant's eligibility, identify any potential issues, and prepare a personalised document checklist. We review every document before the visa application is lodged to make sure the application is complete and well-presented.
Visa Application Lodgement and Follow-Up
We prepare and lodge the Subclass 407 visa application, handle all communication with the Department, and monitor the application actively through to decision. If the Department requests additional information at any stage — for the nomination or the visa application — we respond promptly and thoroughly.
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Why Migration Republic
Why Choose Migration Republic?
The Subclass 407 is one of the more technically demanding visa subclasses in the Australian migration system — not because the visa charge is high, but because the quality of the training plan and the strength of the sponsorship arrangement are everything. A weak training plan gets rejected. A sponsor who has not properly understood their obligations creates compliance problems down the track. An applicant who cannot demonstrate genuine need for the training faces a difficult genuine temporary entrant assessment.
These are not theoretical risks — they are the most common reasons Subclass 407 applications run into trouble. Our MARA-registered agents bring real experience with the Subclass 407 process across a range of industries and training arrangements. We know how to structure a training plan that meets the Department's expectations, how to prepare a nomination that is complete and credible, and how to present an individual applicant's case clearly.
Training Plan Development Expertise
We know how to structure a training plan that meets the Department's expectations — genuinely occupational, clearly supervised, and distinctly different from regular employment. This is the single most common failure point in Subclass 407 applications, and we prevent it from the outset.
End-to-End Sponsor and Applicant Support
We manage the entire process — from sponsor approval through training plan development, nomination lodgement, and visa application — for both the sponsoring organisation and the individual trainee. One point of contact, one coordinated process.
Industry-Specific Experience Across Sectors
Transparent process with regular updates. High success rate with personalised service. Dedicated support from eligibility assessment to visa grant. We have experience with Subclass 407 applications across healthcare, engineering, professional services, and government-endorsed programs.
Ready to Apply for Your Subclass 407 Training Visa?
The Subclass 407 Training Visa is the right pathway for professionals who need structured, workplace-based occupational training in Australia — whether that is to develop skills in their field, meet registration or licensing requirements, or participate in a formally endorsed government training program. But the visa only works when the sponsorship is solid, the training plan is genuine and well-structured, and the individual applicant's case is clearly and accurately presented. At Migration Republic, our MARA-registered agents manage the entire Subclass 407 process — from sponsor approval and training plan development through to nomination lodgement and visa grant — carefully and thoroughly.
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