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Work Experience on 407 visa towards 482 and 190 visa requirements

A common question relating to skilled visas is whether work experience acquired on a 407 Training Visa can contribute towards the work experience requirement for Skills in Demand (formerly Temporary Skill Shortage) Visa Subclass 482 or the Australian skilled employment requirement for Visa Subclass 190.

Subclass 482 Skills in Demand visa (formerly TSS)

According to the Department of Home Affairs (DOHA), eligible work experience for SC 482 must:

  • Have occurred for 1 year (in the last 5 years) for applications lodged from 7 December 2024 under the Skills in Demand visa (2 years under the former TSS rules)
  • Have occurred in the nominated occupation or at the same skill level in a related field
  • Be full-time or part-time equivalent
Work Experience in a Related Field

Applicants who have not worked in the nominated field but can demonstrate relevant work experience may be able to satisfy the work experience requirement of Visa Subclass 482. DOHA directs decision makers to consider the following factors when assessing the relevancy of the work experience:

  • Whether the experience is the same or closely related to the nominated occupation in ANZSCO
  • Whether the experience is performed at the same skill level as work experience must be gained at the appropriate skill level.
    • Example: Kitchen Hands and Cooks are a lower ANZSCO skill level than a Chef
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Conclusion

It should be noted that the intention of work experience and Australian skilled employment in the context of visa subclasses 190 and 482 is to ensure that visa applicants are highly skilled, and their skills can quickly transition and contribute to the Australian economy and workforce.

It is very probable that work experience obtained on a 407 Training Visa will be considered eligible by DOHA for Visa Subclass 482 given the work experience requirement is broad in nature.

Work experience gained on a 407 Training Visa is unlikely to be considered eligible for Visa Subclass 190 due to the higher threshold of skilled employment. This could also depend on the type of 407 Training Visa that the applicant holds. For example, if you hold a 407 Training Visa required for registration, this type of work experience is likely considered to be at a higher skill level than an applicant performing work on a 407 Training Visa to improve skills in an eligible occupation.

Exception

Please note there is an exception for Medical Practitioners. Medical Practitioners can claim experience as an Intern or Registrar can be considered as skilled employment for the purposes of points-tested skilled visa applications.

All Subclass 407 visa applications lodged on or after from 11 March 2026, will now require:

  • An approved temporary activities sponsor, and
  • If the sponsor is not a Commonwealth agency, the applicant must also have a current, approved nomination for a program of occupational training.

Using 407 experience for a skilled visa in 2026

The table below compares how work experience is treated for the main employer sponsored and skilled visas. Requirements are set out in the migration regulations and Department of Home Affairs policy, and they change from time to time, so check the current rules before you lodge.

Requirement 482 Skills in Demand visa 190 / 491 skilled visas
Minimum experience At least 1 year of relevant work experience (full-time or equivalent) in the last 5 years No set minimum for eligibility, but points for skilled employment start at 1 year in Australia or 3 years overseas (last 10 years)
Skill level Must be in the nominated occupation or a closely related occupation at the same skill level Must be “skilled employment” in the nominated or a closely related occupation, usually as assessed by the skills assessing authority
Hours Full-time, or part-time adding up to the full-time equivalent At least 20 hours a week to count as employed
Visa while working Any lawful work counts Australian work must be done while holding a substantive visa with work rights (the 407 is a substantive visa)
Other key criteria Approved sponsor, approved nomination, salary at or above the relevant income threshold (Core Skills Income Threshold $79,423 from 1 July 2026) Skills assessment, EOI with at least 65 points, invitation, and state or territory nomination

Points for skilled employment (190 and 491)

Skilled employment in the last 10 years Australia Overseas
Less than 1 year 0 0
1 to less than 3 years 5 0
3 to less than 5 years 10 5
5 to less than 8 years 15 10
8 years or more 20 15

Combined points for Australian and overseas employment are capped at 20. Any period the skills assessing authority does not count as skilled employment cannot be claimed for points.

Steps to make your 407 experience count

  1. Keep detailed records. Payslips, a training plan, a duties statement and a reference letter showing hours, dates and tasks.
  2. Compare your duties with the occupation. Check the tasks against the ANZSCO (or OSCA) description for the occupation you plan to nominate.
  3. Get a skills assessment. For 190 and 491 points, the assessing authority decides when your employment became skilled. Ask them to assess the 407 period.
  4. Choose the right pathway. If the 407 experience is unlikely to count as skilled employment, a 482 visa with an employer, followed by the 186 visa, may be a more realistic route than a points tested visa.

Often it can, if the training involved working in the nominated occupation (or a closely related one at the same skill level) on a full-time or equivalent basis. The case officer looks at the actual duties, so evidence matters more than the visa type.

Only if the work counts as skilled employment of at least 20 hours a week and the skills assessing authority accepts it. Many 407 programs are training rather than skilled work, so points are often not available for that period.

For 407 applications lodged on or after 11 March 2026, you need an approved temporary activities sponsor and, unless the sponsor is a Commonwealth agency, an approved nomination for the training program.

The 482 Core Skills stream uses the Core Skills Occupation List (CSOL), and the 190 and 491 visas use the state and territory lists. Check the CSOL and skilled occupation list before you plan your pathway.

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