Training Visa (subclass 407)

Sponsorship and Nomination Must Come First

Since 11 March 2026, the order in which a 407 application is put together matters. Sponsorship, nomination and visa applications used to be lodged together, which meant a trainee in Australia could often stay on a bridging visa while everything was decided. That is no longer possible. A 407 visa application lodged on or after 11 March 2026 is only valid if the approvals are already in place on the day you lodge.

In practice, this means:

• Step one belongs to the organisation. It must be approved as a temporary activities sponsor before the visa is lodged.
• Step two is the nomination. Unless the sponsor is a Commonwealth Government agency, the organisation must also hold a current, approved nomination for your program of occupational training.
• Step three is your visa application. Only once both approvals exist can you lodge, and you must refer to the approved nomination.

If your application is lodged too early, it may be treated as invalid and not processed at all. Organisations should therefore start the sponsorship and nomination well before the planned training start date. If you are already in Australia on another visa, check how long it has left to run, because you may need to leave Australia or arrange another visa while the approvals are decided.

What a Strong 407 Training Program Looks Like

The 407 visa is for genuine skills development, not for filling a vacancy. Home Affairs looks closely at the nominated training program, and applications that look like ongoing employment with a “training” label are a common reason for refusal. A well prepared program usually shows:

• clear learning outcomes and how they will be measured
• a structured timetable that explains what you will be doing each week or month
• who will supervise and assess you, and their qualifications and experience
• how the training relates to your current occupation, your qualifications or your career plans
• a length that matches the skills being taught, rather than the longest stay available
• for the occupational trainee stream, that most of the training is delivered in the workplace (generally at least 70%)

Our guide to eligible training for the 407 visa explains the different types of training in more detail.

Sponsor Obligations for 407 Sponsors

Becoming a temporary activities sponsor brings legal obligations that continue while the trainee is in Australia and for a period afterwards. Sponsor obligations include:

• making sure the trainee takes part in the approved training program and not in other work
• keeping records and providing them to Home Affairs when asked
• telling Home Affairs about certain events, such as the trainee stopping the program early
• cooperating with inspectors who monitor compliance
• paying reasonable return travel costs for the trainee if asked to do so in writing
• paying costs Home Affairs incurs to locate and remove a sponsored person who becomes unlawful

Where the trainee is also an employee of the sponsor, Australian workplace laws apply, including minimum wages and conditions. Sponsors that breach their obligations can face penalties and may be barred from sponsoring in the future.

How to Apply for the 407 Visa: Step by Step

1. Check eligibility. Confirm the stream, your English level and that your qualifications or experience suit the training. Our 407 visa assessment can help.
2. Design the training program. The sponsor prepares the program, supervision arrangements and timetable.
3. Sponsorship approval. The organisation applies to become a temporary activities sponsor, if it is not one already.
4. Nomination approval. The sponsor nominates the training program and you as the trainee (not needed for Commonwealth Government agencies).
5. Lodge the visa application. Once both approvals are in place, you lodge online, pay the visa application charge and upload your documents. Family members can be included.
6. Health and character checks. Complete any health examinations and provide police certificates if requested.
7. Decision. If granted, check the conditions and the stay period on your grant notice before you travel or start training.

Document Checklist

For the trainee (applicant):

• passport and any change of name documents
• evidence of qualifications and work experience, such as certificates, transcripts, a detailed CV and employer references
• evidence of functional English
• evidence of private health insurance for your whole stay
• a statement or other evidence showing you intend to stay temporarily and why the training suits your career
• for health practitioners, the letter or evidence of conditional registration
• police certificates and health examinations, when requested
• relationship and identity documents for any family members included

For the sponsor:

• the sponsorship approval and the approved nomination details
• the training program, including outcomes, timetable and supervision
• details of the supervisor’s qualifications and experience
• any letter from the relevant registration or licensing body, where the training leads to registration

Documents that are not in English must be translated into English by an accredited translator.

Cost Example: A Trainee With a Partner and Child

Using the government charges from 1 July 2026, a trainee applying with a partner and one child under 18 would pay:

Charge	Paid by	Amount (AUD)
Temporary activities sponsorship	Sponsor	$420
Nomination	Sponsor	$170
Visa application, main applicant	Applicant	$535
Visa application, partner	Applicant	$535
Visa application, child under 18	Applicant	$135
Total government charges		$1,795

If the subsequent temporary application charge applies, $700 is added for each person it applies to. Health insurance, health examinations, police certificates, translations and professional fees are extra. See our employer sponsored visa fees page for more detail.

407 vs 400, 408, 482 and 500: Which Visa Fits?

Visa	Best suited to	Sponsor needed?
407 Training	Structured workplace training or professional development, for up to two years	Yes, a temporary activities sponsor, plus a nomination in most cases
400 Short Stay Specialist	Short, highly specialised work, usually up to three months	No, but you need support from an Australian organisation
408 Temporary Activity	Specific activities such as research, sport, entertainment, religious work or staff exchange	Depends on the stream and length of stay
482 Skills in Demand	Working in a skilled role for an Australian employer, with possible pathways to permanent residence	Yes, an approved standard business sponsor
500 Student	Full-time study in a registered course with an education provider	No, but you need a confirmed enrolment

If the real goal is to fill a skilled position, a 482 visa is usually the right path, not a 407. Using a 407 for what is really a job is a common reason for refusal.

After Your 407 Visa Is Granted

• Stick to the approved training. Condition 8102 means you can only do work that is part of the training program.
• Keep your health insurance. You need adequate health insurance for the whole of your stay.
• Tell your sponsor about changes. If the training changes, ends early or you want to stop, speak with your sponsor, as it has reporting obligations.
• Check for a “no further stay” condition. If your visa has one, you generally cannot apply for most other visas while in Australia.
• Plan your next step early. The 407 is temporary and does not lead directly to permanent residence. The skills you gain may help with a future employer sponsored or skilled visa, but you must meet that visa’s own requirements.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

• Lodging the visa before the sponsorship and nomination are approved.
• A training program that reads like a job description, with little real learning, supervision or assessment.
• Asking for the full two years when the training clearly needs less time.
• Training that has no clear link to your background or career.
• Working outside the training program, or a sponsor that treats the trainee as ordinary staff.
• Not leaving enough time on a current visa to wait for the sponsorship and nomination decisions.

Training Visa 407: Frequently Asked Questions

Can I lodge my 407 visa while the nomination is still being processed?

No. For applications lodged on or after 11 March 2026, the sponsorship and the nomination (unless the sponsor is a Commonwealth Government agency) must already be approved when you lodge. Otherwise the application may be invalid.

Can I be paid during my 407 training?

Yes, training can be paid. Where you are employed by your sponsor, Australian workplace laws, including minimum wages and conditions, apply to you in the same way as other workers.

Can I change to a different sponsor or training program?

Your visa is linked to the approved sponsor and training program. Moving to different training generally requires a new sponsorship and nomination, and usually a new visa application. Get advice before you make any changes.

Can I apply for another 407 visa when mine ends?

It may be possible if there is genuine further training to complete and you continue to meet the requirements, including the genuine temporary stay requirement. Repeated or very long periods on training visas are looked at closely.

Does the 407 visa lead to permanent residence?

No, not directly. It is a temporary visa for training. Some trainees later qualify for an employer sponsored or skilled visa, but that is a separate application with its own requirements.