Training visa 407
Workplace training or professional development. Sponsor and nomination must be approved before you apply.
In force
Who it is for
People doing occupational training in Australia for registration, to improve skills in an eligible occupation, or for capacity building.
Main requirements
- An approved temporary activities sponsor and an approved nomination before you apply (from 11 March 2026).
- Usually 18 or over; functional English.
- Skills-improvement training: at least 12 months of recent experience or study in the occupation.
- Genuine temporary stay, health insurance, health and character.
Where you apply from
In or outside Australia. Holders of a 407 cannot apply for a Student visa in Australia.
Your journey, step by step
From the first enquiry to the decision and after, with how a registered migration agent helps at each step. No step promises an outcome.
- Sponsor and training plan
The sponsor is approved and prepares a structured training plan.
How a registered migration agent helpsA registered migration agent checks the training is genuine and compliant. - Nomination
The nomination must be approved first.
How a registered migration agent helpsA registered migration agent sequences sponsor and nomination before lodgement. - Service agreement
Before any personal advice or preparation, you receive a written service agreement and the OMARA Consumer Guide.
How a registered migration agent helpsA registered migration agent sets out the work, the fee and the refund policy in writing. No money is taken for visa work before the agreement is signed. - Visa application
Lodge with evidence and pay the charge.
How a registered migration agent helpsA registered migration agent advises on lawful status while waiting. - Training
Train only as nominated, then leave at the end. Not a permanent pathway.
How a registered migration agent helpsA registered migration agent plans later options honestly.
Government charges from 1 July 2026
Paid to the Department of Home Affairs, not to us.
| Applicant or item | Charge (A$) |
|---|---|
| Main applicant | A$535 |
| Family member 18 or over | A$535 |
| Family member under 18 | A$135 |
| Subsequent temporary application charge, in Australia | A$700 |
Employer or sponsor costs
| Temporary activities sponsorship | A$420 |
|---|---|
| Nomination | A$170 |
Check every charge in the Home Affairs Visa Pricing Estimator.
Processing times
Home Affairs Global visa processing times. Read 22 October 2026. A guide only, not a promise.
| Training | 50% in 12 months, 90% in 20 months |
|---|
Common refusal reasons
- Training not genuine or used as a work arrangement.
- Training plan not structured.
- No recent experience.
- Genuine temporary stay concerns.
Document checklist
Tick items as you gather them. Your ticks stay on this device only.
- Application
Recent and upcoming changes
- 11 March 2026
Applications can only be lodged after sponsor and nomination approval.
Talk it through before you apply.
The first 15 minutes are free and general. Personal advice starts after a written service agreement.
Information checked 22 October 2026. General information only, not advice for your situation. Rules and charges change; check the official sources before you act.